Between Keystrokes
Dust, Silence, and the Light That Won’t Go Out
dust on the keyboard
one key slightly out of place
a blinking cursor
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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Lunch, now
My brother’s widow Lunches with her youngest child Today, his birthday My brother died in September of 2024 at the age of 75. 2 massive hurricanes landed in Tampa, Florida. He became ill and was hospitalized at Tampa General Hospital. They released him, with pneumonia, as the city streets were flooding. A few days later, he was admitted to a different hospital, where he died. His birthday is March 9.
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Comments (5)
Isn't that something we all are familiar with.
Brilliantly-crafted!
This was so relatable! Loved it!
Great moment
Perfect haiku for a writer who's a reader. ⚡️💙 Bill⚡️