Haiku – BREAKING

A beautiful day
BREAKING–SUN IS BRIGHT–HIDE NOW
Ruined by drama

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In this haiku, turn it off

Haiku – The Change

Fundamental change
Allows ruthless men to rule
Cowards on the dole

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In this haiku, man changes from warrior to coward in a generation.

The sun warms my skin
White sands cradle the body
Peace finds me at last

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In this haiku, a terminally ill woman dies at the beach.

How can I go on
Clueless of the seas I sail
Listless is my mind

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In this haiku, a man is unprepared for life without….

Her hair is a mess
Torn black dress and missing shoes
No, could not stop him

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In this haiku, a girl is raped.

It drives me crazy
Eyes closed to the obvious
Wolves prowl from within

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In this haiku, sheep are oblivious to the wolves among them.

Back against the wall
He finally saw the light
Our flag was still there

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In this haiku, a 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet witnesses the bombardment of Fort McHenry.

Tears from Lilly’s eyes
Splash in a tub of water
A mothers love lost

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In this haiku, a girl longs for her mother.

Cold on the pavement
Prisoner in his body
Nothing moves but eyes

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In this haiku, a biker loses his freedom.

He left her standing
White dress, in tears, all alone
Black dress now, happy

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In this haiku, a bride’s revenge.