within the elements
a quad-haiku
hatchlings hack air, cry
out their blank tears, fire-bellies:
nest well above ground
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Mark Francis
Published translator and original writer of haiku, senryu, lyric, occasional and genre poetry and speculative fiction.
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Beautifully contained. Take my love and subscription and go! ❤️
Awe, I just love the image of the baby birds crying for sustenance and the promise of safety. Well done! Congrats on your win!
Cry out their blank tears...Awesome, and congrats!
Congratulations on your win. Well done