Believe in the dream
When winning seems beyond hope
~ keep on trying with all you’ve got.
Double down. Don’t give up!
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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other., encouraging, hope, uplifting,
Form: Other
Breaking free from reality
Tipsy when under the influence
world closes in for a private party
~ the illusion of escape brief
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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other., drug, fantasy,
Form: Other
Gardener by default
Nothing short of a gift
time is the source of life itself
~ the seeds to your garden
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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other., appreciation, future, garden, life,
Form: Other
In the grand scheme of meaning
We dare believe in afterlife
lest there’s no justice in this universe
~ revoking freepass for moral lawlessness
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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other., faith, life, universe,
Form: Other
Winning Outlook
Joy comes in bitesize moments
hearts overflowing with gratitude are a blessing
~ the simplest recipe for happiness
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
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other., appreciation, happiness, joy, time,
Form: Other
The Seed of Fear
Within a person, there are planted by the Creator, seeds. Some of Goodness and others may be not by choice, Bad. Then, there are feelings to go along with these planted seeds. Gravation towards, and distance to avoid. Fear is distance to avoid.
It is important to have two sides of emotions. For there is
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other., anxiety, confidence, conflict, confusion,
Form: Other
Guilty by Omission
Hang your head in shame:
kept quiet in the face of injustice
~ the lingering taste of cowardice
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: 1st place 2025
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other., integrity,
Form: Other
The Silent Kiss
A silent kiss, forgotten song,
Are the moments I've strung along
A necklace of days I once knew,
that became broken without you
Summer's breeze carried us in clouds, impossibly high
We flew so far away, we were but a whispered sigh
lilac meadows remind us to hear,
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other., kiss, longing, love,
Form: Other
trees as blest gifts
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(aids for life delights:)
(food, crib, ladder, cross, coffin…)
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August 22, 2025
Contest Name- Illusku : Illustrated Haiku Challenge
Sponsor- JCB Brul
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Categories:
other., appreciation, blessing, christian, creation,
Form: Other
Categories:
other., blessing, celebration, change, dream,
Form: Other
Categories:
other., appreciation, art, beauty, rose,
Form: Other
Melodic harmony
Georgia gentle on my mind
Willie took us on the journey home
~ ever so sweet nostalgic feeling
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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Categories:
other., appreciation, home, journey, music,
Form: Other
Listen to your conscience
Freedom is not carte blanche
knowing right from wrong comes with responsibility
~ karma will be ever watchful
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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Categories:
other., freedom, judgement,
Form: Other
Expand Your Mind
Each day holds countless possibilities
only imagination sets boundaries and barriers
~ break free from your cage
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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Categories:
other., confidence, dream,
Form: Other
Follow my lead
Dominoes in a sequenced pattern
branching out randomly askew across long table
~ mix-and-matching dainty dots
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
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Categories:
other., fun, games, silly,
Form: Other
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