Haiku – Pariah

A human cancer

Through the crowd you move, snake-like

Bombs explode – carnage

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Inspired by the theme at

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18 responses to “Haiku – Pariah”

  1. The Running Son Avatar

    been that tasmanian devil… 😉 love it.

    1. atothewr Avatar

      Thanks. Boston is still heavy on my mind. Such a tragedy.

      1. The Running Son Avatar

        Mmmm yes. It is.

  2. Nanka Avatar

    Slimey and slithering!! Yes, and he will live a pariah…

    1. atothewr Avatar

      Always and forever. Hard to believe people can be so evil.

  3. Maggie Avatar

    Our writing is a good way to express that evil. Well done!

  4. heavenhappens Avatar

    Fantastic and so sadly true x brilliant

    1. atothewr Avatar

      Yep. Thanks for the comment.

  5. ramblingsfromamum Avatar

    Powerful Haiku interpretation of the recent tragedy.

    1. atothewr Avatar

      Thank you. As a runner Boston has been heavy on my mind.

  6. Pranita Avatar

    Wow.. powerful indeed! Human cancer… nice!!!

    1. atothewr Avatar

      That opening line popped into my head and the rest just flowed. Such a tragedy this week in Boston.

  7. kislayagopal Avatar

    An immensely powerful Haiku and has a lot to convey about the cancer gripping humanity! Good take

    1. atothewr Avatar

      Thank you. This one flowed rather easily once it started. With all that is going on in Boston right now.