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Why the hell did I agree to this

School swimming lesson

The hell of nineteen wet kids

To get dried and dressed

 

Swimmingchildrenhaiku

◄ Message from a 7-year-old

Class warfare ►

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<Deleted User> (19836)

Wed 3rd Oct 2018 08:20

PERFECT!??

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Becky Who

Wed 3rd Oct 2018 06:22

Thanks guys. This is my first attempt at a haiku. I think I could find them fun to do, but this one doesn't quite do it for me. I guess there's more to it than counting syllables. Any advice? Should we start a "how to haiku happily" thread?

Bx

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Don Matthews

Wed 3rd Oct 2018 00:42

You know what Liverpool poet Roger McGough says about haiku Becky:

"The only problem
with haiku is that you just
get started and then..."

I can understand you having a problem with slamming haiku. ?

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raypool

Tue 2nd Oct 2018 22:50

Just imagine that mayhem Becky. Best got off your chest, and especially in this format.

Ray

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Taylor Crowshaw

Tue 2nd Oct 2018 16:30

Been there Becky tough.....love the poem..thanks Taylor?

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Becky Who

Tue 2nd Oct 2018 14:57

I think they're all safe and sound now back at school. I posted this sat outside wait for the end of the school day. Never again!

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Becky Who

Tue 2nd Oct 2018 14:56

Gosh that was split-second reactions Big Sal! ?
I guess haiku don't take long to read...I think my style needs work though.

Big Sal

Tue 2nd Oct 2018 14:55

I think this was written in desperation. .?

It's all good Becky, throw in the towel, crack open a fresh tea, and remember that you might have forgotten one of those kids running around.
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