as a hammer sparks
on stone his loneliness
signals a god
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #868 Stag Beetle / Flying Deer, another great prompt from Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s Super Furry Animals –
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Oh wow …. one to read several times. Each time it has a slightly different shade of meaning. Very nicely done, Blake! 🙂
I must admit I was at a loss regarding the flying deer(!?), so I was relieved to focus on the person doing the carving 😉
I thought there might be layers here too, though I’m not entirely sure what they all are..
Thanks, Jen!
You’re very welcome 🙂