His eyes were burning
something fierce from either smoke,
pollen or dander.
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Poetry by Wade Kwon
haiku for 3/19/2026
His eyes were burning
something fierce from either smoke,
pollen or dander.
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haiku for 3/14/2026
Five o’clock strikes, and
it’s time to munch on pretzels
and assorted treats.
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haiku for 2/15/2026
Pay no attention
to the wrinkles, the gait or
the snowy white hair.
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haiku for 1/7/2026
I squatted, and the
jeans ripped in the butt. Time to
reduce that booty?
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haiku for 12/2/2025
Drooping eyes, flagging
energy can’t compete with
a warm, cozy bed.
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haiku for 9/4/2025
Weeks go by. Can’t work,
can’t work out. Ready to be
out of this restraint.
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haiku for 6/22/2025
She ruled the gym with
strength (lactose acid, be damned)
poise and protein shakes.
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haiku for 6/20/2025
Put aside pesky
allergies and breathe in the
first day of summer.
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haiku for 6/19/2025
Her body freaks out
from surges, imbalances
and some hot flashes.
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haiku for 5/30/2025
Does it need rest, ice,
compression, elevation?
Hope it heals quickly.
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