A Bothy
A Short Winter Hiking Poem about seeking shelter
By Malachai HoughPublished 3 months ago • Updated 2 months ago • 1 min read
Faint shadow of the storm
The perfect illusion
An unknown embrace...
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Malachai Hough
Hello my name is Malachai Hough, l write to share my personal reflections of Humanitarian topics as I explore the world.
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Hauntingly crafted. The snow adds even more context backdrop with isolation and mystery. I actually looked in your photo for a shadow 🫨 It's not a haiku syllable format, but I'm thankful that you wrote and shared it!