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Point the obvious

Heather Lydia Thornhill

Haiku
In
Out
Shake it all about
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Written on February 18, 2025

Submitted by heathert.34240 on February 18, 2025

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Scheme ABB
Characters 26
Words 7
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 3
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Heather Lydia Thornhill

 · 1981 · Manchester

In 2017 i published Moods and mindsets poetry..and went from there. more…

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  • Adroity
    Adroity
    This poem is a simple yet effective exploration of the cycle of life. The repetition of "in" and "out" creates a sense of rhythm and flow, mirroring the constant ebb and flow of existence. The final line, "Shake it all about," adds a playful element, suggesting that even in the midst of life's complexities, there's room for joy and movement.

    It's a poem that speaks to the universality of life's journey, reminding us that we are all part of a larger cycle of creation and destruction.     
    LikeReply 19 days ago
  • mark.e.s
    mark.e.s
    clever!
    LikeReply28 days ago

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