talking done
the dregs of friendship
in our mugs
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Rachel Sutcliffe
Rachel Sutcliffe has suffered from a serious immune disorder since her early twenties. Over the years writing has been a great form of therapy, it?s kept her from going insane. She is an active member of the British Haiku Society and several online writing groups. She has been published in various anthologies and journals, both in print and online, including: Failed Haiku, Prune Juice , Hedgerow, The Heron?s Nest, Cattails and Wild Plum.
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I like your haiku!
coffee
the think
drink
Love the play on mugs!
A powerful mood piece.
reunion –
that old argument
he still remembers
Bill Kenney
Wow – the word 'dregs' says it all, Rach. A really strong ku. I can feel both anger and sadness in this one. Well done. :)
marion
long distance call –
straining to listen
between the lines
Dregs; the kigo Autumn… nifty_!
rain ends
lemonade in our glasses
crickets talk
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Rachel, as always you get it just right.
One more cup of coffee for the road? Em, only joking. This is so good.
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talking done
the dregs of friendship
in our mugs
—RACHEL SUTCLIFFE
Gosh, a short story in its own right. It feels incredibly sad, and potentially a meeting to mend things but ending up finishing things for good.
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pint mug of tea
all my childhood
in bookcovers
Alan Summers
haijinx volume IV, issue 1 (2011)
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