The Kettle
Three Minutes Past Boiling
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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TUS NUA - ch 53
TUS NUA – ch 53 New Beginnings – Mia and Midnight (*)(*)(*) Finola knew Ali’s brother-in-law needed to put his mind at rest. She fed her arm through his and led him outside. “We’ll sit here. If you like, I can put a block around us so our conversation will be private.”
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Comments (5)
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!