Tag: Haiku

Folly

 

Brexit marches on

dressed-up as patriotism

self-destructive act.

 

by Scooj

Short break

 

Tying up loose ends

just a bit demob-happy

sing so long suckers.

 

by Scooj

Bus stop treat

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Magnolia buds

magnificent, glorious

colour to the drab.

.

by Scooj

Red letter day

 

Set out with purpose

found what I was looking for

and much more besides.

 

by Scooj

The sixth age

 

The wisdom of age

does not compensate for lost

capabilities.

 

by Scooj

Forgetful

 

Wrote a nice haiku

in my head this morning but…

can I recall it?

not even a single word

this tanka will have to do.

 

by Scooj

Sad dad

 

Teenage girls laughing

at my Spotify playlist;

mostly musicals.

 

by Scooj

 

Window seat

.

I’m facing backwards

watching the world pass me by

metaphor for life.

.

by Scooj

Sanctimony?

.

There’s much to be said

for rising with the new day

and not fighting it.

.

by Scooj

UK not OK

 

These uncertain times

create chaos and despair

divided nation.

 

by Scooj