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A Fadin' Away Friday Afternoon at the Haikulodeon

 

 

Here's this week's heap of haikus:

 


I'm fading away,
Slowly, inexorably ...
I can't help but laugh.

 

 

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A Semi-Theatrical Friday Afternoon at the Haikulodeon

 

 

Here's this week's heap of haikus:


I would strain to hit
high notes, she would patiently
get me to relax.

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A Happy, Humid Friday Afternoon at the Haikulodeon

 

 Here's this week's heap of haikus:

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double haiku:

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Another Getaway Friday Afternoon at the Haikulodeon

 

Here's this week's heap of haikus:

 


With hands o’er hearts and
eyes on the flag, a bugle
plays a mournful “Taps”.

 


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A Friendly Friday Afternoon at the Haikulodeon


Here's this week's heap of haikus:

 

 


double haiku:

 

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A Friday Afternoon in Bloom at the Haikulodeon


Here's this week's heap of haikus:

 

 

When you have a lot
that's on your mind, let your day
begin quietly.

 


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A Surrealistic Friday Afternoon at the Haikulodeon

 

 

 

Here's this week's heap of haikus:

 

White House State Dinner
Obama recites haiku ...
Where was my invite?

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A Late Blooming Friday Afternoon at the Haikulodeon

 


 

Here's this week's heap of haikus:

 


Desire often hides
behind the structures of our lives
seeking permission.

 

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