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Rob Swinney's avatar

Accompaniment 😊

Hello, I write crazy, zany, wacky, weird poetry that will make you laugh, cry, smile, and have you wonder why did he illustrate it that way.

https://open.substack.com/pub/robswinney/p/be-my-friend?r=5c1p7k&utm_medium=iosp

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nancyaruegg.com's avatar

Love these haiku, Jody--each one a delight. I'm hard-pressed to choose a favorite, but perhaps the one about wisteria. That middle line is absolutely sublime!

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Oh dear Nancy... 'sublime' is high praise. Thank you friend.

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By Sarah Steele's avatar

Ooo my favorite was the drops of rain haiku!

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Rachael Denny's avatar

Mud, water and frogs

By the creek, the blackbirds sing.

Fruit trees are in bloom.

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Rachael I love it!

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Rachael I love it!

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Zane Paxton's avatar

Wow! These are amazing. I’m so bad at writing haiku but these make me want to try!

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Zane there is something rather freeing and having to limit yourself to just write words and a limited amount of syllables. You should totally try it.

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Claire Adderholt's avatar

So playful and lovely!!

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Cathy's avatar

I haven’t played with haikus in a while—thanks for this reminder! ✨ their simplicity is a gift and inspiration.

“Devoted songbirds…” 💭

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Cathy, the simplicity is indeed a gift :-) and yay for songbirds, eh?

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Laura B.'s avatar

I’m glad you broke from the plan and shared these bits of delight! I dk if you follow @emilypfreeman but I’ve been listening to her Lenten series (I love it so much) and she ends each one with a haiku. It is really special. I have found it to be true what you say about writing with borders. Sometimes it’s surprising what shows up within the confines! Happy spring, Jody.

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Jody L. Collins's avatar

Thank you Laura for the confirmation... and I'm not currently following Emily but I probably need to check out her work, especially for the season. Appreciate you so much friend.

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Mel Bjorgen's avatar

Beautiful. I love writing haiku 🧡.

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