The Kettle
Three Minutes Past Boiling
By Tim CarmichaelPublished a day ago • Updated a day ago • 1 min read
Photo by Alex Moliski on Unsplash
Water hits the cup
Steam lifts, swirls, and disappears
The cup has not moved
About the Creator
Tim Carmichael
I am an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. I write about rural life, family, and the places I grew up around. My poetry and essays have appeared in Beautiful and Brutal Things, My latest book. Check it out on Amazon
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Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
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Comments (8)
If this is not your favourite form, I can tell that will change. Well done
Cute and profound in a way
For someone who claims to not like writing Haikus, you did well on this one!
Oh no, quick move the cup and have the drink before it gets too cold hehehhe. Loved this!
Nice 👍
Well done!
I love it!♥️♥️♥️🙏
Perfect tea time haiku!