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Wondering Allowed

Mark E. S.

Haiku

Wondering Allowed
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::  Maybe my whole life,
has been one long second chance,
and soon I'll be free.
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Written on February 14, 2025

Submitted by mark.e.s on February 14, 2025

Modified by mark.e.s on February 14, 2025

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCD E
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 109
Words 21
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 6
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1 Comment
  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    Yeah. Not being bounded by the flesh, the airborne spirit is forever free.
    LikeReply 119 days ago
    • mark.e.s
      mark.e.s
      Thanks Karl for your comments and your votes of confidence.
      LikeReply19 days ago
    • mark.e.s
      mark.e.s
      I borrowed the title from the Jethro Tull song, retooled it a little.
      LikeReply19 days ago

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