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A Haiku a Day

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-23 18:48:58


Yay! This thread made the front page of the forums! ^^

One Minute

Park bench. Break from work.
For one minute I have all
the time in the world.

;)


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-24 01:46:27


At 6/23/14 06:48 PM, TheDoor6 wrote: Yay! This thread made the front page of the forums! ^^

Awesome! Official writing forum hot topic! I'm glad I got it started.

This one is called A Time Once Taken For Granted...

Mem'ries slip and skew.
However it was back then,
wish we could return.


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-24 02:09:34


At 6/24/14 01:46 AM, Elephly wrote:
Awesome! Official writing forum hot topic! I'm glad I got it started.

We're all glad, too! :D

Insomnia

Sitting by the lamp,
a somber book's my only
company tonight.

Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-24 17:00:51


Bagging Groceries

Eight hours: the store
in my hands. Skin stretches tight
over my fingers.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-25 03:26:30


Take Advantage of Opportunity

Motivation fuels
the spirit, but it’s not so
easy to come by...


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-25 12:07:17


As you probably figured out from my recent haikus, I had long shifts at work the past two days. Today's my day off, so how 'bout a more uplifting poem, eh?

Darkness

If you stay in the
dark for long enough, you'll see
that there is still light.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-26 01:12:37


About Instagram

Check out my breakfast.
I hope this one gets more likes
than the last one did...


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-26 12:08:42


^ lol.

Masturbation

I saw a future
in the land of lies: I made
a promise to her.

0_O Maybe that one was a little too personal...oh well.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-26 12:35:05


At 6/26/14 12:08 PM, TheDoor6 wrote: Masturbation

Oh wow that one was too deep for me.. tryin to analyse it but I can't tell if I'm interpreting it properly. Beautiful haiku my friend.

Here's making up for one of my missed days...especially since my haiku yesterday was lazy.

Facing Fears

When I arrive here,
I can't tell if my legs are
just weak or broken.


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-26 16:04:10


"Heart Beat 2 Heart Beat" by JMBTTT

Heart Thumps,
Cortext Frozen,
Lungs Breath,
Heart Pumps,
Cortext Lite,
Heart Thumps,
Cortext Fire,
Lungs Breath,
Cortext Bumps,
Heart Thumps,


-=eXpectWaves=-

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-26 16:48:27


At 6/26/14 04:04 PM, Aeropostal33 wrote:

Ummm...you're expelled.


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-26 17:27:44


Tonight I made steak.
It was tender and juicy,
Not unlike your mom.

*sip*

Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-27 13:22:43


Quiet Power

The greatest of strengths
is to take an ass-whooping,
get up, and smile.

Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-27 13:39:16


At 6/26/14 12:35 PM, Elephly wrote:
Oh wow that one was too deep for me.. tryin to analyse it but I can't tell if I'm interpreting it properly. Beautiful haiku my friend.

Thanks! :D I don't think there's really any proper way to interpret anything, especially a short poem written by a high school-age kid in 90 seconds. XD I was sort of thinking about how sex requires some sort of devotion, whereas masturbation is solely for selfish personal pleasure. Masturbation simply creates false expectations of a fantasized partner, especially when pornography is involved. That's why I mention the "land of lies." The goal of masturbatory fantasies is, in a way, to create a feigned sense of mutual devotion. Anyway, interpret it however you want, though. XD


my haiku yesterday was lazy.

I didn't think it was that lazy...just clever and amusing! ;)

Idol

Frozen in a past
cracked with burden; honored
with time and dust mites.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-27 19:03:41


We're all mad here..

an empty tea cup
now imagine it half full
as I pour the tea

*sips from an empty tea cup*


Thanks to Green-Chicken for the sig graphics, ur awesome.

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-28 18:32:44


Summary of the Past Two Hours of my Life

The book sinks into
a withered bench. The tree leans
over to read too.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-28 20:19:08


Cockiness

With achievements won,
overconfidence makes it
easier to fail.


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-29 23:30:28


I Almost Forgot

Time slides away from
me like the sound of footsteps.
I almost forgot.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-30 12:31:38


Lemme try...

Did you ever know
that the blind man on the street
is looking for hope?

Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-06-30 20:14:48


Zombies

This return to life
unshackles one from burning
guilt in mortal blood.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-01 11:25:28


My Expired Pork Experience...

The sweet, hot flavour
led us to trust the inte-
grity of the meat.

(I normally think using hyphens is cheating... but whatever)


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-01 13:12:00


^ Ya I kinda agree...hyphens are a little too laissez-faire, haha. XD

The Fourth Dimension

The flesh drips off as
you walk through time. Know that you
will not live again.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-01 13:44:52


Fancy seeing lots of Omega signatures here..... huh. ^_^

An Execution

At the stroke of noon
To the scaffold they will go
As the church bells toll

Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-01 23:40:20


Too close...

I was scared for you
when I heard you had a wreck.
Bro, I'm glad you're safe.

Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-02 08:44:09


Coffee-maker

The machine whirs with
an insectile protest. It
then spits liquid joy.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-03 17:28:57


At 7/1/14 01:44 PM, Troisnyx wrote: Fancy seeing lots of Omega signatures here..... huh. ^_^

Hai!

Elegant Descent

My hands gently kiss
rails of marble and descend
the spiral staircase.


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-03 21:34:59


Sign in Blood

For the world had grown
to neglect what He would save.
Forgiveness remains.

I'm not really religious...but religion sure is worth writing plenty of haikus about, eh? :)


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-04 10:12:57


At 7/3/14 09:34 PM, TheDoor6 wrote: Sign in Blood

For the world had grown
to neglect what He would save.
Forgiveness remains.

I'm not really religious...but religion sure is worth writing plenty of haikus about, eh? :)

I don't know why you would think that, because in my mind, such a thought like your last sentence needs explanation for me. Not that I'm condemning you or anything, I respect you -- it just strikes me as strange.

Anyway, being religious myself:

When alone in bed,
I hear His distinct voice -- "Child,
Sleep in peace and light."

Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-04 11:24:14


At 7/3/14 09:34 PM, TheDoor6 wrote: religion sure is worth writing plenty of haikus about, eh? :)

I agree. I can say the same for myself; I'm not religious, however I know of the impact it has on many lives and I think something as ancient and influential as it is deserves to be written about, drawn, sung about, etcetera. With that being said, I suppose it's Religion Day here in the Haiku a Day thread, so let's go :p

Being the Bigger Person May Come Off a Tad Egotistical (hoorray for titles that are also haikus!! controversial though they may be...)

A fierce slap, met with,
“Thanks, may I have another?”
The other cheek turned…


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Response to A Haiku a Day 2014-07-04 21:09:07


At 7/4/14 11:24 AM, Elephly wrote: Being the Bigger Person May Come Off a Tad Egotistical (hoorray for titles that are also haikus!! controversial though they may be...)

A fierce slap, met with,
“Thanks, may I have another?”
The other cheek turned…

Haha! That one was good! :D

Interesting how the religious people here find it strange that I find value in writing about religion (given that I'm not religious), while the non-religious people perfectly understand! XD I definitely WAS NOT trying to disrespect anyone, btw. I just think religion is really interesting, and it's definitely worth telling a story about. After all, The Bible is easily the best-selling book of all time.

Anyway, haiku incoming:

Morning Jog

I suddenly stop,
body leaping ahead of
itself. Finish line.


"Time's fun when you're having flies." ~Kermit the Frog

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