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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Haiku: Birthday

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Born a war baby
Reputations will be smeared
Legacies remain

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Haiku: The Return

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I would bring you back
Resurrect your legacy
The kingdom regained

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Haiku: Hurt Inside

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I saw you today
I could not make myself known
It still hurts inside

copyright Francis Barker 2020