Category Archives: Haiku

Mirage

Posted on February 16, 2016 by vb guenther

(A haibun inspired by the quote: “At every moment of our lives, we all have one foot in a fairy tale and the other in the abyss.” Paulo Coelho.)   A sea of sand as far as I can see. … Continue reading →

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“Boston Marathon Massacre”

Posted on April 19, 2013 by vb guenther

try to imagine the thoughts of the two bombers you can? I cannot. (Written for dVersePoets, Meeting the Bar: The Unfathonable, April 18, 2013.)

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“Spring”

Posted on April 2, 2013 by vb guenther

spring is everywhere two boys ten and eleven murder on their minds (Haiku inspired by “2 boys face murder conspiracy charges“. UPI.com. March 31, 2013.

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“Dear Diary: Waiting”

Posted on August 2, 2012 by vb guenther

Tuscany, August 3. I fear for my sanity. I have come to the vineyard To escape my demons. But they are here. Hiding. Waiting to reveal themselves. My golden-haired beauty Lies under a tangle of vines Waiting for me To … Continue reading →

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“The Monastery”

Posted on July 14, 2012 by vb guenther

Strolling cool walkways Adorned with nature’s jewels I discover peace. (Inspired by “Paint the Picture”, June 9, 2012.)

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“Olympic Duds”

Posted on July 13, 2012 by vb guenther

United States stars Compete with pride for country Clad in Chinese garb. Shame on USOC. (Based on “U.S. Olympics uniforms made in China; Congress sees red“), AP, June 7, 2012.)

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