Nature Of A Story
Elements Of A Journey
a seed is planted,
nurtured by soil's caress
until stories grow.
.
water's soft healing
can cut through steel at high speeds.
kind words are currents.
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ideas move like clouds:
some drift away in fragments,
while others find shape.
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stories can ignite
from pages or sparks between
friends and bonfires.
About the Creator
sleepy drafts
a sleepy writer named em :)
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Comments (26)
Some wonderful words in these nature driven Senryū and a well deserved Top Story that I missed
Brilliant metaphors. The third verse particularly resonated with me- that early stage of developing a story idea when you're not sure if it will dissipate or form into something definite. Well done.
Congratulations to your Story
Lovely - the one about clouds is quite special.
I really liked this one…there was a playful yet soulful vibe.
Congratulations on your top story!! Lovely
Inspiring and beautiful.
Kind words are currents. Love that line
Oh Congrats on Top Story! I just saw on vocal's post in my blog feed. SHARING on my blog now! Cool. Have a nice day
Wow ...very elegant. Love the gentle vibe it stirs. Also. NICE to see an example of how it looks with all 4 in one piece. I did all mine separate pieces. Wondered how it'd look as 1... (Thought it would feel cluttered) Wasn't sure Enjoyed your work!
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Such a creative premise! Love it and Congrats on Top Story!
Congrats on the top story
Nice quadra-haiku
Simply gorgeous and inspirational. Amazing work, and congrats on Top Story!! 😍😍
Simply gorgeous! Very nice! :)
Lovely x
Yes!!!! This so deserved a Top Story, congratulations!!
Loving this concept! Great haikuing!
i adored this <3 so beautiful!
Your choice of words were so beautiful! Loved this gorgeous Haiku!
You have such a beautiful way of weaving words, my friend 🥰
Wow, I am in love with the way you tied all those ideas together. So amazing!!!
Loved this!
I really luv this, it's excellent