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Haiku on the Dark Side

January 14, 2024May 29, 2025 | Danna Smith

Mostly, I read and write uplifting or humorous haiku. But haiku isn’t
always frog ponds and cherry blossoms. There are sad, dark, and macabre
haiku (and senryu) that are less frequently shared.

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