engorged buds of red
the scent sweet for a moment
masking the decay
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red decay
Writer. Feminist. Historian. Person.
Tina Stewart Brakebill 
That’s a great contrast to draw – the scent of flowers, the stench of decay. Very striking.
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Thanks. I immediately thought of that image when I saw the red theme. I think the current state of the world is weighing heavy on my mind.
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Yes red can also be that decay… the red of rot.
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Exactly.
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Well done. Your words capture the feel of that Dali painting.
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Thanks! 🙏
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Dali seems more relevant than ever during our chaos and plague. Will our death numbers exceed the flu of 1918? Again, lone pithy haiku captures so much.
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Thanks. And I hope not but we’re making some of the same stupid mistakes even though we know better!
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I like the description of underlying decay to the sweet scent.
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Thank you!
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Much like the world…. until a tragedy exposes all manner of things
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Yep. 🙏
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The contrast is startling, especially during these trying times.
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Without a doubt. (Thanks.)
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Your bud of a haiku reminds me of Blake’s ‘Sick Rose’, Tina. I love the contrast of scents, sweet and decay.
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Thanks. 😊
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This took me more to the sensual side, reminiscent of a one night stand. Well done, Tina!
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Thanks! 😎
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🙂
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