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Paper Wasps

The Now Challenge

By Stacey Mataxis Whitlow (SMW)Published about 16 hours ago 1 min read
Paper Wasps
Photo by Robin Jonathan Deutsch on Unsplash

paper wasps hover

beneath the porch light at dusk

wings stirring still air

Haiku

About the Creator

Stacey Mataxis Whitlow (SMW)

Welcome to my brain. My daydreams are filled with an unquenchable wanderlust, and an unrequited love affair with words haunts my sleepless nights. I do some of my best work here, my messiest work for sure. Want more? https://a.co/d/iBToOK8

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  • Angelina_Johnsonabout 14 hours ago

    Hey, I just came across your story and I really enjoyed it. Your writing style is very visual and immersive, which made the scenes easy to picture while reading. It honestly feels like the kind of story that could look amazing as a comic. I’m a commissioned comic artist, and I thought it could be really interesting to create visual scenes inspired by your story if you’d ever like to explore that idea. No pressure at all, I just wanted to share the thought because your story really stood out to me. If you're ever interested in discussing it, feel free to reach me on Discord (lunapuresoul) or Instagram (lunaartsoul). Best regards, Luna

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