humpback whale!
for a split-second
the sky steps back

 

 

(Originally published in Presence Haiku Journal #76, July 2023)

 

 

 

 

 

3 Responses

  1. Mike Says:

    Impressive verse! Entirely evokes the moment.

    🙇🏻‍♂️

  2. Mary Jo Balistreri Says:

    Kala.
    the transformation of the viewer, sky, whale–all one. A vivid description of Zoka, and your response by writing the haiku.

    Jo

  3. Debbie Says:

    So so wonderful! I could see it!

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