Haiku: The Old MO

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The age old MO
Kings’ and courtiers’ playbooks
Divide and conquer

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Haiku: Still Lake

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Conflict has parents
Peace is a natural state
Still lake of the mind

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Haiku: Exposition

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There’s nowhere to hide
The light of truth shines on all
Is your conscience clear?

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Tanka: Lockdown Silver Lining

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Not a cloud in sight
Small mercies worth waiting for
We need so little
The treasures endlessly sought
We have found them here at home

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Tanka: Debate

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Debate was once good
Taking sides, we argued points
Then we would shake hands
Now it’s vicious and puerile
From our digital bunkers

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