Haiku: No Time Outs

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This goes to the wire
Fourth down and inches to go
No time outs are left

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Haiku: Primeval

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This one’s primeval
Gardens can be dangerous
Sticks may become snakes

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Haiku: Recall

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Smooth jazz reminds me
You’re a soothing minor ninth
Memory’s sweet pain

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Haiku: X Rated

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About to kick off
Will be a roller coaster
Now choose your popcorn

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Haiku: Ghost of Time

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Did I choose this time?
The zeitgeist is haunting me
A subtle rebirth

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