The U. of Iew

The reminders really hurt. They really force me to look at my own reflection; in doing so, I feel helpless and ugly before my own scrutiny. I’m nowhere close to my reflection; it’s like gazing through a telescope at some celestial body, perfect and mesmerizing… and always out of reach.
…Hm.
I’m not trying to be a [...]

I told you I would
Write thirty haikus this month-
And now I am done!
Short, sweet, and to the point! I meant what I said and I said what I meant… an elephant’s faithful, 100%! Not that I’m an elephant or anything… you get the point.
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The Butterfly Girl:
She is always evolving,
A sight to behold.
Sad confession: my first thought related to “butterfly” is that song by CrazyTown. Yeah, they were pretty much a one-hit wonder… that music video was pretty trippy, too. Very shoujo-ai, in a way. Damn, I’m old.
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Gently, the leaves fall
As the trees share their remorse
Let’s begin anew
…Hey, guess what? Only two more haikus to go! Wow, I actually stuck with this… I’m pretty proud of myself. This was a great way to test my dedication. I know that haikus are simple, it’s more or less the act of accomplishing a “repetitive” [...]

He stays by her side
A pillar amidst chaos
Her cherished haven
…Believe it or not, this one is about ducks. Seriously! These ducks have been coming here each Spring. Cute couple; must have been together for awhile. Wherever the lady goes, her mate is always right behind her. He’s always keeping watch, protecting her… it’s pretty sweet, [...]