It's Gneiss to Meet You
A little poem about mountainous geology and the glittering effect of sunlight on metamorphic rock.
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Born in dark decay.
Rise! mica microcosm,
Covet sun no more.
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~Haiku written for the "High-Ku" Challenge on Vocal Media.
November 14, 2022 by Call Me Les
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Call Me Les
She/her | Cat enthusiast | "Word-Nerd" | Fueled by buttertarts
- Co-Founding admin at Vocal Social Society & Great Incantations
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Ooh, this great; and right up you're alley. Well done
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I love how this is personal for you, but in such a different way from other people's more personal entries. Excellent work!
Beautiful haiku, and a great accompanying photo!
Really cool concept!
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This is stunning! I also * love * how you added your expertise as a geologist to this poem. I've been looking forward to your entry for this challenge and (unsurprisingly) I love it.💖❤️ Thank you for writing and sharing this!
The mica crystals deserve their day in the sun! <3 So glad I get to enjoy your geologist brain in this challenge.
Ooh I love this one! You reeled me in with a pun and then you delivered beautifully. Bravo!