I never asked to be filled with strawTo stand for hours in a barren fieldArms outstretched to the crowsAs they caw laughter I never asked to be remadeWith nothing left insideBut this bleeding heartWrapped in a flannel shirt I only wanted to learnTo talk with those above meAnd gain their wisdomOn what it means to be human But … Continue reading The Scarecrow’s Lament
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The Mighty Haiku
The Haiku is a small but mighty form of poetry that doesn't get enough recognition. The Haiku originated in Japan around 1985 and is the combination of the Japanese words haikai (an informal type of linked verse) and Ku (stanza). It consists of thee verses, with the first verse having five syllables, the … Continue reading The Mighty Haiku
