Category: haikai
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Luciferian Conceit
We were princes before the fall. The heights of glory were ours to behold. The splendor of the real, vibrant in a sublime light so radiant it cannot be seen with ordinary eyes. All before the fall… time to tempt humanity toward its own We’re taking the fall over at dVerse for this week’s Quadrille…
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#Haiku (10/30/23)
10/30/23: fangs wolf moon saliva dripping off gleaming fangs #haiku #micropoetry #poetry
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Simple Intimacies
Even 23+ years later, the joy of waking up in each other’s arms, my love. Whatever heights and depths we experience this side of the veil, may we have that. May we have that for as long as we can. even in this summer-like heat Autumn wind
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#Haiku (10/28/23)
10/28/23: exit peak foliage… I miss my exit #haiku #micropoetry #poetry
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Dinner Party Aftermath
The quiet of backfiring mufflers, droning Interstate traffic, and resurgent crickets. All after the company leaves. A still night, with light pollution blotting out the stars. All after a long week’s work. Autumn chill after a return of summer heat echoes of pitter-patter from our great niecces
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“cold night…” a #tanka (10/26/23)
10/26/23: clouds cold night the stars covered by clouds the dashed hopes of the day #tanka#micropoetry#poetry
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Unexpected Inconveniences
The email from my co-teacher came at 1:30. A writing assignment for our 11th grade ELA class, with a request for scaffolded organizers. An email I didn’t read until just before my 1:57 class. what are the odds? another last minute request It’s 2:40, and instead of going home, I’m crafting organizers. Simple enough to…
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#Haiku (10/26/23)
10/26/23: inward lost stars… the journey inward #haiku #micropoetry #poetry
Frank J. Tassone 