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A haiku is a type of short-form poem that originated in Japan. Haiku poems are typically written in three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third. They are unrhymed, but some poets may choose to rhyme the first and third lines for added challenge. Haiku poems often focus on nature or the seasons, and emphasize simplicity, intensity, and directness of expression.

SIGNALS                                                    MELODY

feet crossed when asleep                        trees whisper love notes

claws flexed to invite for play                    forest carries a murmur

paw signals for me                                       life melody plays

PLACES                                                    LOVE

blue jays hide in pines                            doves mate forever

grackles linger in the shade                    always together in life

favorite places                                            love exhibited

INTENT                                                    AWAKE

squirrel hops fence edge                    cheel cry pierces air

he seeks peanut butter chips                bushes quiver with finches

no bird stops intent                                busy birds awake