Somelodies (or, 3 Haikus)

Three–drown crying minds.

Seek screaming, famed raves, but crave

Lonely melody.

Two–externalize.

Carve howls into an ice wind,

freeze winter and sweat.

One–on tongues, snow flies.

Tell silent, nameless graves: burn,

wreath your peace in ash.

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5 thoughts on “Somelodies (or, 3 Haikus)”

ben Alexander says:

November 16, 2022 at 5:00 am

Excellent, Jordyn!

❤
David

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1. jordynsaelor says:
  
  November 16, 2022 at 7:17 am
  
  thanks! ❤
  
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Pooja G says:

November 17, 2022 at 12:07 pm

Wow, each line is as powerful as the last. Wonderful.

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1. jordynsaelor says:
  
  November 17, 2022 at 1:05 pm
  
  thank you so much!
  
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  1. Pooja G says:
    
    November 17, 2022 at 2:58 pm
    
    You’re so welcome!
    
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