Carl Setzer

A Good Night Haiku

Tonight’s Good Night Haiku

As the night moves on
And my wakefulness ending
Slumber’s beauty calls

Good night, my internet friends

Slow integration
As we become a hive mind
Will we lose ourselves?

Happy Wednesday everyone!

*Updated to correct grammar and spelling

Taught risk avoidance
Always so vigorously
Hence why fear haunts me

Starting a new week
The demands of life rise anew
A silent morning

At times
It is hard to remember
All the good in the world
Despair is a cruel teacher

Grapple with thankfulness
And accept the grace of love
That comes, truly, it comes
Often unexpectedly

Quantum mechanics
With its weird magnificence
Lewis Carroll’s dream

Eyelids drooping down
My weariness at day’s end
Preparing for bed

Darkness comforts me
Slumber’s demands overwhelm
Sleep now command me

I seek out beauty
The glories of Washington
My ancestors speak

Look at these children
So tall, kind and wonderful
I’m filled with rich pride