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Author: Carl Setzer

Haiku

A Monday Haiku 

January 16, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

​Monday brings so much 

For some, opportunity 

For others, challenge

 

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A Sunday Walk

January 15, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

​Upon a brisk walk 

Air is arming quite nicely 

Sunlight is my friend 

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, Sunday

Birth and Rebirth

January 14, 2017 Carl Setzer2 Comments

World’s constant changing

Light shifting from night to dawn 

Life, then death: reborn 

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, life, zen

Your Friday Haiku

January 13, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

​Finding light in life 

Challenges of compassion 

Love is the focus 

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku

Facing Fears

January 13, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

​I shall face my fears 

I won’t allow them to win 

My life? Triumphant!

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, fears, life

Resisting Hate’s Demands 

January 11, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Resist hate’s demands

The corrosion of your soul

Oblivion’s pain   

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, hate, love

Fiery Evening Sky

January 10, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

The end of the day 

Challenged by the bright sunlight 

Daylight seeping free 

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, evening

Exploring the Known 

January 9, 2017 Carl Setzer2 Comments

Exploring this place 

Though I know it very well 

Always new learnings 

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku

The Poison Of Anger 

January 8, 2017January 9, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

Anger within hearts 

Poison flowing so deeply

Roots reaching your stone

Come check me out on Instagram!

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Posted in PoetryTagged anger, Daily Haiku

Ways of Life 

January 7, 2017 Carl SetzerLeave a comment

​A world based on waste

Easy profit based on junk 

Can we find our way?

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Posted in PoetryTagged Daily Haiku, justice

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