Morning folks,
out of the depths and into the heavens with some haiku this morning…
Shriek
Whitecaps whipped up
By shrieking, salt-laden wind.
Grey waves beating in.
Space
Sky festooned with stars –
Lonely white light travelling
Through echoless space.
Things I’ve read this week…
I found a fantastic little piece of flash fiction called ‘The Guy That’s Made of Ghost‘ written by Chimeraglix. It is such a simple little piece which does so much in so few words. I found it very evocative and the language was beautiful.
If you haven’t been across to Lynn Love’s blog yet, you’ve been missing out on some fantastic fiction. Her piece ‘Goodbye Dolly‘ is certainly no exception. As with all flash fiction, what is left out is as important as what is included in this story. There is so much understated emotion here – a great read.
*Thanks for reading, folks. Images courtesy of Piqsels and Pixabay.*
Matthew Richardson is a writer of short stories. His work has featured in Gold Dust magazine, Literally Stories, Near to the Knuckle, McStorytellers, Penny Shorts, Soft Cartel, Whatever Keeps the Lights On, and Shooter magazine. He is a doctoral student at the University of Dundee, a lucky husband, and a proud father.
Not necessarily in that order.
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Are you a mind-reader? I was looking for you yesterday… wishing for your haikus. These are so so beautiful. The recommends sound great too. ❤︎
Thanks Nadine. Hope you and the clan are doing OK during Covid! Missing your writing too!
We are all fine. :)) Thank you 😊🙏
Two beautifully penned haikus. Love the contrast in moods. I have re-blogged. Have a great day.
Thanks for the feedback and for the reblog Goff. Much appreciated!
My pleasure. Happy Friday.
Once again, super pairings. Loved the shriek of one and the echoless space of the other. Such spare grandeur!
Thanks so much Annie. Thought they went together in a strange way!