Be Present
Conversations with a Mountain (Haiku)
I called out for help.
The mountains said: “Be present.”
Life is beautiful.
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Fried to perfection golden, crunchy and so sweet ready to be dipped * Thanks for reading! Author's Note: This is a haiku dedicated to the Spanish delicacy of hot cinnamon churros. Yes, predictably, I've chosen a donut-style food for my entry into Vocal Social Society's tantalisingly tasty haiku challenge, organised by Caroline Jane. You can find more about it below:
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