Writing: Haiku

First: five syllables
Next line: seven syllables
Last: five syllables

There are some other rules too, but I’m ignoring them.

Haiku: IWWD

iwwd

Reclaim its real name It is International Working Women’s Day

Haiku: Sylvia

sylvia

Sylvia Pankhurst  Organised and believed in Working-class women

Haiku Series: Weapons and War

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A weapon that can Destroy humanity is Not a deterrent Going to battle Without means of defence is Mindless non-violence While people still march  Against nuclear weapons  Hope springs eternal    

Haiku Series: From a London Bus

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This is what happens When I spend my bus journey Composing haiku ​You don’t often see A bull in a china shop Ordering spring rolls Eavesdrop on buses Poetry manuals suggest But no-one’s talking ​Hands-free mobile plus: You can now … Read more

Haiku: Morning and Evening Peak

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[a.m.] Bank to Waterloo They’re swimming against the tide I know how they feel [p.m.] Waterloo to Bank Head-to-head with the mainstream It is quite draining

Haiku: Blood

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When mopping up blood We might also ask ourselves Who is spilling it

Haiku: Tina

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Mantras come and go There Is No Alternative Until we make one