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Bertie

Small Heat challenge

By Martina Franklin Poole Published 25 days ago 1 min read
Honorable Mention in Small Heat Challenge
photo by Martina Franklin Poole

my blood, my bones, chilled

sized like one piece of firewood

dog warms the whole bed

Haiku

About the Creator

Martina Franklin Poole

I was born a poet and artist, a descendant of men and women whose journals and sketchbooks mapped out the foundations of my being. This is my voice.

www.martinafranklinpoole.com

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  • Niall James Bradley6 days ago

    Congratulations! Love the final line.

  • Marilyn Glover11 days ago

    Such a sweet haiku, Martina. Our furry friends are the best. Congratulations on your win❣🥰

  • Harper Lewis11 days ago

    Congratulations!

  • Gerry Thibeault12 days ago

    Congrats Martina!

  • Wooohooooo congratulations on your honourable mention! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

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