Soon It Fades Away

Feb 8

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Self, be true, not false,
for false is desert snowfall—
soon it fades away.

 
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
Photo: Northern Arizona
 
More The Haiku Challenge 2012 with the theme “This Above All, to Thine Own Self Be True” here
 
More Watery Wednesday photos here

Posted on February 8, 2012, in Arizona, haiku, Northern Arizona, snow, The Haiku Challenge 2012, Watery Wednesday. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.

  1. Henreitta Katie Choplin | February 8, 2012 at 3:54 am

    Yes!

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  2. Amber | February 8, 2012 at 3:58 am

    Ah! I love the comparison! “False is desert snowfall”. WOW!

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  3. meethimirchi | February 8, 2012 at 6:47 am

    true, love this.. its indeed snow it may look beautiful for a moment but it will fade away 🙂

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  4. Blank verses and Invisible lines | February 8, 2012 at 6:56 am

    Lovely simile used. 🙂
    Brings life to this Haiku.

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  5. Grace | February 8, 2012 at 7:36 am

    Very true…I like the metaphor of desert snowfall ~

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  7. Jaisree | February 8, 2012 at 8:56 am

    False is easily noticed and condemned .. That is a great comparison..

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  9. Someone is Special | February 8, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Yes MMT they are… Loved your take..

    Someone is Special

    Reply

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