Hello Darkness
Gray Clouds Cover Blue Skies
Sunny sky drawn blue
Gray clouds form to block the sun
Darkness is my friend
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Inspired by Scott Wade and Paul Simon
...and a little help from Thavien Yliaster
Assist = Love
About the Creator
Rick Henry
Writing is a distraction for me. It takes me to places unknown that fulfill my need for intellectual stimulus, emotional release, and a soothing of the breaks and bruises of the day.
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Zero grammar & spelling mistakes
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It was a gorgeous, sunny day in Southern California. Luke and his parents were about to set sail on a long cruise to Hawaii and the surrounding islands. The breeze tousled his short blonde hair in the wind as he stood on the deck, watching the other travelers gather on board.
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Comments (23)
Perfect choices for this beautiful haiku.
A work that shows creativity
That is actually One of my favorite songs. Hello darkness my old friend, i've come to speak with you again. So very beautiful. Wonderfully done.
True, and very much loved!
Omg Rick absolutely amazing!!
I really felt that "Some people are so poor, all they have money".
Awesome Rick !!
Relevant and raw, you pinpointed a simple truth that lurks in all of us. Great work! ❤️
I feel the change in color gradient as your Haiku progresses.
well written. loved it!
Love this 🖤
Oof, that hit me hard! You're just so talented! You packed so much emotion into so few words! I loved it!
I can relate.
yeah, that touches somewhere deep
Very relatable!!
Nice Haiku and love the connection to the song which brings up so many emotions. Well done! 💙
Great haiku! You rule breaker 🤣 🚔👮♀️🚓
So gorgeous, Rick - and I can feel the emotion. 💕
Lovely job, Rick! Especially love the lasy line ❤️
Great entry packed with emotion. Well done
So few words yet so much emotion and thought from them. Excellent work. Really well done :)
Straightforward and real
Excellent words, great competition entry and enhanced by the images