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Behind Closed Doors

For The Haiku of Now Challenge

By Ajan Lori AbeiPublished about 9 hours ago 1 min read
On a moment suspended between sound and silence...

Plate shatters on tile

breath stops in the narrow hall

lock clicks once, then twice

Haiku

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Ajan Lori Abei

Writer exploring identity, human behavior, and life between cultures. Sharing reflective essays and observations from an African living in Japan.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout 9 hours ago

    It's so sad and scary the things that happen behind closed doors. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

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