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Kindred Soul

Small Heat challenge entry #2

By Caitlin CharltonPublished about a month ago β€’ 1 min read
Kindred Soul
Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash

I look with cold eyes:

Kindred souls offer a smile,

Heart begins to glow.

FriendshipHaikuinspirationalGratitude

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Caitlin Charlton

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  • Mother Combs25 days ago

    It's always nice to have a friend like this <3 Great haiku, Caitlin <3

  • Aspen Marie about a month ago

    Cozy and lovely, just like you!

  • Tim Carmichaelabout a month ago

    This is such a sweet and hopeful moment, and I love how you captured that shift from coldness to warmth through a simple connection.

  • Imola TΓ³thabout a month ago

    Smiles so powerful, they melt the most icy hearts.

  • Lamar Wigginsabout a month ago

    Nicely done, Caitlin! πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a month ago

    Beautiful work! So heartwarming Caitlin! Happy Happy 2026 my friend!🫢🏾πŸ₯³

  • John Coxabout a month ago

    Heat as metaphor! Great take on the challenge, Caitlin!

  • Tanya Leiabout a month ago

    This little poem perfectly captures how one soft warm look can spark your inner fire πŸ’› Love it Caitlin πŸ’›

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a month ago

    So true! I have a resting bitch face but when someone smiles at me, my heart melts and I immediately smile hehehe

  • Lana V Lynxabout a month ago

    Great haiku, Caitlin!

  • Harper Lewisabout a month ago

    Wow. You packed a universe into seventeen syllables.

  • Paul Stewartabout a month ago

    Love that initial coldness. Far too familiar with that but the turn is also relatable. With the warm look of a friend or someone close. Well done lassie

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