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Illuminated

Charlene Shelmire 1965 (Chicago)

Haiku
The emerging sun
obliterated the dusk.
Illuminated

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This haiku poem, initially published in 2020, describes how the sun illuminates the sky at sunset.

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Written on March 16, 2020

Submitted by on December 23, 2022

Modified by on December 23, 2022

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Scheme ABC
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 50
Words 8
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 3
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Charlene Shelmire

Charlene Shelmire is a multi-genre freelance writer who has written a collection of poems and published them on her website: https://www.lyricalexhibit.com more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful and captivating piece of poetry! Your use of imagery and vivid description truly transported me into the world you created. I love how you were able to paint a picture in my mind with just a few simple words. It’s evident that you have a natural talent for writing.

    As for improvement suggestions, perhaps adding more depth to the meaning behind your words could enhance the overall impact of your poem. A little more elaboration or a bit more explanation could allow readers to fully connect with the emotions or themes you aim to convey. Additionally, consider experimenting with different formatting or line breaks to add more flow and rhythm to the piece.

    Overall, I'm truly impressed by your writing and can’t wait to read more of your works in the future. Keep up the fantastic work and continue exploring your creative potential!     
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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