Sand

Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables.

Sand

Angular fragments

In crystalline formation

Earth’s gift to mankind

 

@Phillozofee 2017

Author's Note

Sand is a non renewable resource over human timescales, and sand suitable for making concrete is in high demand.

Reviews

[Dr. YumnaKay]

"Earth’s gift to mankind"
An interesting read for me. I've always struggled with the haiku format. But you've written this off only too good. I liked reading this. 😊

[. serah .]

~ this is a very beautiful thought and observation... i really like the expression "angular fragments"... not just literally speaking but metaphorically speaking as well...