A couple of Sunday haiku…
Clink
Clink and jangle of
loose jars – melodious chime.
It’s recycling day.
Carapace
Thin, crisp carapace
of ice atop the canal –
first freeze of winter.
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Matthew J. Richardson’s fiction has appeared in publications including Golddust Magazine, Flashback Fiction, Close to the Bone, Shooter, and Idle Ink. His work often explores psychological tension, place, and the quiet edges of human behaviour. He lives in Scotland and holds a Professional Doctorate in Education.
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Nice poems, Matthew. ‘Cling and jangle’ – clearly you have some respectful refuse workers up your way 🤣
I can hear the clinks and jangles, and feel the crisp air of a first freeze. Good job, Matthew.
Yep we’re not far away from autumn proper here. Thanks David.
Two excellent haiku, Matthew – especially the first one. All those empty bottles, I’m thinking! 😉
Thanks Chris!