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Andrei Atanasov's avatar

Push, the women said.

But there was no need-the thing

Had clawed its way out.

Honeygloom's avatar

Ow. Getting Alien vibes, which I love! Very nice!

The Chronicler's avatar

Upon crested hill

Enrobe’d by crypt shadows black

Claw marks within stone

Honeygloom's avatar

Well that is terrifying 😬 Really great image!

erniet's avatar

Naked trees, dark skies

Asleep, fasting and dreaming

Spring! Waking hungry...

Honeygloom's avatar

Nice! You used kireji! I never manage to make it work. Well done.

erniet's avatar

I was inspired by your post! I went through a daily haiku phase about twenty years ago trying to do kireji and all...it's fun when you pull it off!😁

C. Elyse's avatar

Rake neatly across

The trapezius sinks deep

Extends a claw, SCREAM

Honeygloom's avatar

Ok I felt that one😅 Nicely done!

C. Elyse's avatar

I am enjoying your prompts, thanks!