Jerry Brotherton Poet Haibun

Writing Poetry

I have my dictionary, a thesaurus and a laptop filled with billions of pieces of information at my fingertips. There’s a staggering amount of words and combinations of words hidden in my keyboard. Like scrabble pieces spread out on the table, all I need to do is pull them out in the right order, at the right time, and with the right flow to create the right image. Aah, this should be easy.

writing is easy
getting your words to make sense 
is the hardest part

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Gershon Wolf February 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM Thanks for putting a smile on my face this evening with this one. Jerry Brotherton February 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM Thanks, glad you liked it, my friend.

Deb M February 21, 2026 at 11:15 PM Hehe how right you are Brother Jerry….its complicated business hehe!! Love it….Debx Jerry Brotherton February 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM Thanks Deb. Happy and creative writing to you, my friend.

Victor Buhagiar February 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM I completely agree with you. My muse seems to be on vacation. Loved your haiku.

sara Etgen-Baker February 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM I agree....writing poetry should be easy...yet often it's not....I, too, have scattered pieces of paper and notes strewn over my desk and even taped to the closet door.

Yann Rolland February 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM i always privilege the sense, and words come more easily, always waiting the muse, or not come, your poem is quite inspiring and thoughtful, enjoyed

Chetta Achara February 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM Nicely written. I like it very much.

John Lawless February 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM Well, Jerry, there could be an investigation, followed by a hearing(why not a listening), with the possibility of an indictment

Jerry Brotherton February 7, 2026 at 1:42 PM I know it's not a true haibun because the haiku is more of a senryu. But I hope you won't hold it against me.