bus stop…
empty promises
carved in a bench

 

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Philip Whitley

Philip Whitley was born in North Carolina and grew up in a small southeastern town with a population the same as it was when he lived there. He is a sculptor who came to haiku late in life and expects he will continue exploring the haiku form, well, forever.

3 thoughts on “”

  1. Young love! Perhaps not so empty at the time.

    carved hearts
    in the old school desk
    where have all those sweethearts gone?

  2. Do you know the song, "There's a tree in the Meadow" –an oldie by Billy Reid I think.
    Your haiku is so poignant.

    1. Yep…Billy Reid Orch, voc Dorothy Squires…..heck! 1954, Mary Jo!!
      The gentleness of a bygone age.

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