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Uniform
Encased in talent like a uniform,/The rank of every poet is well known;/They can amaze us like a thunderstorm,/Or die so young, or live for years alone. ~-W. H. Auden, 'The Novelist'.
Hearts worn like a badge,
we pour them onto the page
uniformly worn.
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And while I'm on the subject, if you can, please send some good thoughts - that those who wear the uniforms in far away places come home safe and very soon.
I like this; I like the images that arrive~ So much to think about in such small prose!
ReplyDeletebrillant, I love the quote too, I have not heard it before - one to add to a collection...on a page uniformly worn....Nice RJ...bkm
ReplyDeletemakes me think we each wear a uniform, whether we know it or not
ReplyDeleteOh I so love this profound truth stated so simply and perfectly. Especially the "uniformly worn". Show me a heart without somewhat dented and worn edges and I'll tell you that person hasnt really lived:) Good one, I love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, RJ. So much said in so few words!
ReplyDeletevery clear and intense
ReplyDeleteNice short brief haiku. All of it falls wonderfully together. Especially the quote and the uniform simile.
ReplyDeleteWell chosen
I will remember them and thanks for the reminder. I love it all beginning with the quote from W. H. Auden and ending with "uniformly woven". What a creative use of this prompt.
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