Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted September 17, 2015

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sunset haiku 4-9-4

A chapter in the book Short Form Poetry

haiku (toxic colors)

by michaelcahill

toxic colors glow as blurred sun ignites horizon                        stinging eyes close

Writing Prompt Write a haiku on the subject of a sunset Basic rules: 17 syllables OR LESS (Does NOT have to be 5-7-5 syllables) 3 lines (short/long/short) Present tense Two grammatically interconnected lines of concrete imagery in lines 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 and a satori in lines 3 or 1 No caps (except proper names, etc.) Minimal punctuation NO personification (attributing human qualities to animal or object) Artwork allowed Title like this: haiku (first line)

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