Haiku: The Middle Way

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We have to breathe in
We can’t hold it forever
Take the middle course

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Tanka: Your Choice

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You see division
Whereas I see unity
In this together
Each of us must make a choice
Love always wins in the end

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Haiku: House of Cards

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Touch this house of cards
Watch the whole charade come down
Who’s left with the prize?

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Haiku: Karmic Deeds

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The eyes of truth watch
We cannot hide forever
Deeds come home to roost

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Haiku: Beating the Clock

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The clock runs faster
Time itself is subjective
Discernment is key

copyright Francis Barker 2020