Lighting a Candle
For "The Haiku of Now" challenge.
By Madison "Maddy" NewtonPublished about a month ago • 1 min read
The strike of the match,
the crisp sizzle birthing flame,
the rush of smoke scent.
About the Creator
Madison "Maddy" Newton
I'm a Stony Brook University graduate and production services manager for the NYS Assembly. Writing is one of my passions, and Vocal has been a great creative outlet for me.
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Comments (11)
gorgeous! Congratulations on your win!
Congratulations, Maddy!
Congrats to you, Maddy! Great imagery! 🤩
Congratulations, Maddy❣
Congratulations… vivid haiku.
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Elegant and precise. Congratulations!!
Beautiful piece, Maddy! Congratulations!! ✨🩷
Congratulations!
I thought I left a comment here when I read it first. Congratulations on your placement, Maddy!
nice