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Seven Servings of Tasty Thanksgiving Haiku Poems
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it’s not all gravy. Here is a sampling of the many moods it inspires.
By Denise Shelton3 years ago in Poets
Twitter, Musk, and Trump
I was inspired by the High-Ku challenge to write about one of the most important developments in the social media world, i.e. Musk's takeover of Twitter and his desperate attempts to attract more eyeballs to the platform and stop exodus of advertisers and reputable news organizations. So here are my haiku verses on Twitter's demise and impending death:
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Poets
After the Black
After the Black There are few things that are obvious from a first glance at me The most obvious is that I am black
By Rhea Carmon3 years ago in Poets
Please Come Back Summer
Please come back summer, I miss the gentle touch of sunshine and mist on my arms and hands. I want you back summer,
By Talia Devora3 years ago in Poets
Marshmallow Blizzard
Poem - 017, Marshmallow Blizzard We stood in the blizzard together, Our half lanterns beaten by the weather. Your ember was just a flicker,
By Kaliyah Myers3 years ago in Poets
Little Cottonwood
Last night, in a high canyon, I watched the sun set. This mouth of the earth opened wide, jaws distended, As though it wished to swallow the sky’s amber hues whole.
By Abram Kimball3 years ago in Poets
To Whom it may Concern
You there. Yes. You. Stop. Come here. Are you okay? Are you okay? Did you have a good day? Was it nice? You are strong for getting through the day.
By Dylan S3 years ago in Poets
Thank You For Your Heroism
You look at him now He may seem frail and weak Sitting there is his chair Wrinkled skin and thin cheeks His hands may be scarred
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Poets
Sisyphus Rising
Falling fast into the claws and Ravenous jaws of the looming, Ever-present machine feels all but inevitable. Each of our steps is a backslide
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist3 years ago in Poets
I'm A Writer Of Make Believe
I write for the release - the flow gives to me, now I want to stir something in you. Vast emotions created, as you delve in to see,
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Poets
Sleepless In Tacoma...
Sleep eludes me once again... It is as if, Insomnia has become my best friend… 😴 The Young & The Restless is currently my favorite Daytime Soap…
By Tiffany Gordon3 years ago in Poets
Mashed Bananas
The following is my response to a prompt by Rick Henry of the Vocal Assist Facebook group. The prompt involved writing a short poem of 60 - 80 words which includes bananas.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Poets