Up, Up & Away!

Written for Val’s Haiku Scavenger Hunt
#4 where we are to write an American
Sentence. Also for Sadje’s weekly
question “What Do You See”.

^{From below, the blast fills the silk lung; above, a gray sky waits for fire.}

^{Shadows watch from the damp earth; giant lanterns lift toward the cold dawn.}

NAR©2026

Nancy’s Notes: An American Sentence is a form developed by Allen Ginsberg. It has one rule: 17 syllables in one line. There may be multiple lines, as long as each line consists of 17 syllables. Like the Haiku, it should be concise and include a turn or enlightenment.

This is “Hot Air Balloon” by Adam Woods

Looking to Scavenge the Season

What do you see # 361- 5 October, 2026

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