Thirteen Haiku and Tanka (#vss365 Prompts from Twitter/X
A collection of haiku and tanka using word prompts from "#vss365" om Twitter/X. Prompt words are marked with a #.
I.
A majestic bird
she unfurls her wings in flight
#proud and without fear.
II.
I don't have #remorse
over what I can't control
and no misplaced guilt
loaded onto my shoulders
I'm not my sister's keeper.
III.
A cheeky response
brings smiles and rueful laughter
or a stony glare
depends on the audience
and on their lack of humour.
IV.
#suspicious actions
deflections are #successful
all thanks to privilege.
V.
They are #astonished
that not everyone believes
the same as they do.
VI.
#Motivated by
the pure goodness of your heart?
Is there such a thing?
VII.
Hasty solution
completely #rushed and bodged up
and yet it still works!
VIII.
I am #overwhelmed
by my body's odd workings
and I wonder why
it won't just work normally
just like everyone else's?
IX.
I love the Islands
they're warm and hospitable
saying "#aloha"
as long
as you respect the
sanctity of the people.
X.
Pact with a demon:
grant your servant just one #boon
smite my enemies.
XI.
A good party is
#enlivened with such good talk
and with good cuisine
soft music in the background
and much genuine laughter.
XII.
Original sin:
and everybody has it
from the beginning
a #connate trait from mankind
any hope for redemption?
XIII.
#Boffo performance
critics rave about pathos
it touches their hearts
and brings the tears to their eyes
stellar interpretation.
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