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Haiku

Resilient blooms

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil"
Blooms the lily strong

Bidding farewell

I hate to see you go
Good friends never say goodbye—fireflies
When will I see you again?

Bareback riding

Riding without a saddle
Careful!
Do you hear me, oxpecker?

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu

Swarm of bees
Gushed into the carcass
To build honeycomb

A mother is always a mother no matter what

Couldn't serve
Baby's inarticulate desires
Desperate wet nurse

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

"Let there be light," and light dawned.
Yet, in the dark I wrestle
Cry of the blind echoes

Flow like a river

Meandering, eroding, denuding, vitalizing...
From small beginnings to a glorious end
River merging into the ocean

...I am old and gray, do not forsake me...

Musical trills and chatters
Sweet scent of spring
"I find no pleasure in them!" groaned the withered old man

But ask....the birds in the sky, and they will tell you

Who taught you to build,
Weaverbird?
I'm homeless and destitute

Toilsome duty, yet delighting

Climbing up and down
Do you count your steps,
Li'l squirrel?

Ephemeral life

On a rainy day
Passing clouds remind me
Fleeting time

A frisson of surprise

"Touch me not!"
Cringed
Touch-me-not

Daredevil

Funambulist
Walks barefoot
Crow on a live wire

Femme fatale

Amazing deals and discounts
Twinkled
Semi-clad mannequin

Run out of steam

Neophyte's fervor
Evaporated in no time
Dissipating flash flood

Slaving away every waking hour

Sleep deprived
Yearned for day-break
Street lamp

It is more blessed to give than to receive...

Charity begins
In the womb's cradle
Siamese twins giggle

Siamese twins giggle
In shared joy, entwined laughter
Two hearts, one rhythm

Bonding in spirit and truth

Secrets whispered
Emotions shared
Old man and the park bench

Shimmer and shine

Flickering lanterns
Lit up the night sky
Luminous fireflies

By leaps and bounds

Scouting around
Effortlessly leapt
Troop of monkeys

Be wise as serpents...

Sighting the preening peacock
Slithered into the bush
Wily snake

Blind faith

Blinded by familiarity
Veer through the darkness
Nocturnal bat

Joyous celebration

Momentous occasion of new arrivals
Signaled an eruption of joyous celebration
Cacophonous rookery

My soul longs for you!

"My brave knight!"
Blushed the scarlet gourd
Hugging a pecking green parrot

May all your dreams come true!

Bubble-blowing kid
Bubbles soar skyward
Lifting dreams

Dance without music

You're a fluid dancer
Hissed and kissed her partner
Hooded Cobra

Akin to Prometheus

Fire in the belly
Giggle
Flintstones

Humane bully!

Arms akimbo
Intimidates
Scarecrow

Unwelcome visitor

Odd man out
At the lion's funeral
Laughing hyena

Bewitching splendor

Kaleidoscope of colors
Mesmerizing, yet deceptive
Arboreal chameleon

Alone but not lonely!

Basking in the sun
Savoring bliss of solitude
Heron on one leg

Swinging with the stars!

Trapeze artists
Swinging on a denuded branch
Colony of bats

Anchor of my soul

Mystical unfolding of blossoms
Rejuvenate in times of gloom and despair
Cherubic smile of my daughter!

...but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life

Harbinger of good tidings
Rejoiced, sun-scorched land
Influx of dragonflies

Thriving in the midst of adversity

Blinding flashes of lightning
Deafening claps of thunder
Unflinching, mushrooms sprout in my backyard

Beehive raider

In the dark quiet woods
Grizzly bear climbs a tall tree
To harvest honey

Endure everything with patience

Tossed and upended
Yet endured, still reflecting—
Calligraphic ambigram

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted!

Wiped the snow-dusted grave
The epitaph read, "Everlasting flower!"
I wept

In pursuit of spirituality

Gyrating top
In tune with cosmic rhythm
Whirling dervish

What can't be cured must be endured

Incorrigible!
Screamed the stray
Twist in the tail

Out on the prowl

Deafening silence cloaked pitch-dark night
A flawless stage set
For clandestine thievery

Elusive thoughts

Appear out of the blue
Fade into oblivion
Meandering thoughts

A walk in the rain

Seasonal fragrance
Can't be bottled; neither branded
Petrichor

Shadows

Impersonator
Melted into the dark
My ghostly shadow

Walk in the manner of the ant

Nothing happens by serendipity
Dutifully marched
Indefatigable ants

Enlightened heart

Joyfully flutters a butterfly
Relinquishing mundane desires
Enlightened heart

Feel the joy of quietness

On a swaying blade of grass
Unperturbed, contemplate
Red Dragonfly

Pretty-faced coward

Quivering the forked tongue
Spews venom merrily
Shyster politician

Psithurism

Mimicking wolf's cry
Wishpers through the wintry woods
Icy wind

Immutable laws of nature

Inexplicable vicissitudes of life
Cheerfully grinned
Waxing and waning moon

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor. - Proverbs 22:9

Beginner's mind is an empty cup
So is our tummy
Cry of the destitute

Resonance of destiny

Wedding chimes and death knell blend
Hope swings, despair tolls
Church bell echoes life's cadence

Yearning for someone

On a rainy day
A queen conch shell washed ashore
Longing to be picked

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall...

Sparrows peck each other vehemently
Neither yields
Mirror stands firm in between

Altruist

Open to work, all seasons
Tirelessly tilling the soil
Slimy earthworm

Mindful at mealtime

Chameleon prowls
Unaware, buzzing bees gather nectar
Moment lived, embraced

Asstatic equilibrium

Thriving throng, waves weave joy
I zone out
On a sandy beach

Craving for a sheltered life

Heavens weep above
Thunder cracks, lightning frightens
Giraffe seeks refuge

Heavens weep above
Thunder roars, lightning startles
Hawker longs for shelter

Whispers of vines

Unharmed and poised
Draped over the weathered fence
Creepers tell their tale

Chaotic cosmos

Allegiances shift
Chaos breeds pandemonium
Stars birthed in tumult

Serene nature

Serene summer breeze
Flitting among branches, crow plucks drupe
What a blissful life!

Master of camouflage

Perched on a branch secure
Shaking, wobbling, rocking forth
Chameleon's hide-and-seek allure

Seize the opportunity

Dog naps
In summer's warmth
Clever crow eyes chew bone

Itinerant purpose

On a windy day, drifted
Yet thrived
Winged seeds

Sewing dreams in sunlight

Basking in the sun
Grandma falls asleep
Threading the needle

Rhythmic carving

Drumming and drilling
With glee, hopping and dancing
Woodpeckers sculpt spring woods

Web of life

Fleas and bees hover
Springtime blossoms enchant
Lurking spider readies its harvest

Sigh of relief

Eagle soars above
Wings flapping in the blue sky
Fishes breathe, relieved

Sleeping serenity

Caressing the bosom
Slipped into serene slumber
Suckling baby

Faded elegance

Unblemished portrait
Torn and tattered
Forlorn Geisha

Transient blossoms

Blossoms at the sunset
Shrivels by the day
Solitary sex worker

Whispers of neglect

Dilapidated tenement
Pensively reminiscing storied past
Neglected parents

Beaked billboard

Wanted whetstone
Billboard beckons
In woodpecker's beak

Zeus's misfire

Zeus's thunderbolt
Went amiss
Shooting stars sparkle

Twirling mastery

Juggling deftly
Enraptured crowd's gaze
Spinmeister's spell spun

Tranquil, yet spooky

Still and unassuming
Eerie feeling of déjà vu
Elicits, placid lake

Rippling intrigue

Who caused the ripples?
Jumping frog
Or, a slithering snake?

Delicate brutality

Crafted with finesse
Solemn rite or vicious art
FGM and bonsai

Fleeced freedom

Scampered away
Naked
Sheared sheep

Eternal merriment

Merrily ever after
Warmly invites
Graveyard

Whispered fury

Kindling smoldering cinder
Gaily walkaround
Gossipmonger

Intrusive and relentless

Busy chasing
Naked truth
Brazen paparazzi

Embers of desire

Consumed by fire
Survives unscathed
Desire burns, unquenched

Emotional eruption

Pent up emotions
Need a breather
Geyser squirts, at last

Unbridled spirit

Amidst bustling road
Prances carefree
Vacuous jaywalker

Platonic love

Lotus and water
Hobnob in a dance serene
Koi in awe, a witness

Autumn's gratitude

Bade farewell
Smiling her thanks
Crimson leaf descends

Architects of earth

Intricate blueprint
Unceasing efforts
Anthill's bustling realm

Lexical twists

Dyslexia
Or, Freudian slip
Bar misspelled

Verbal proclamation

Scatological language
Now official!
Declared aloud, scavengers

Serpent's mischief

I scared the bejesus outta the ophtho
Sniggered
Spectacled cobra

Nature's craftsman

Rolling stones
Intricately carved
Dung beetle's artistry

Graceful encounter

Gratitude's whisper
Or, seeking divine intervention
Unassuming praying mantis

Crocodile's Lament

Bleary eyes
Cold and remorseless
Tears welled in crocodile's gaze

Eternal torment

Fire in fennel stalk
Condemned to eternal damnation
Pitiable Prometheus

Chilling reception

Wanted: Mentors
Evoked a frigid response
School of sharks circle, hungry

Flesh peddler

Ekes out a living
Selling flesh
Dexterous butcher thrives

Pests in plenty

Pest control
Bore no fruit
Bustling "flea" market

Mystic enigma

Who can solve?
Puzzled
Unsolved puzzle

Polished grin

Repeated scrubbings
Glistening luster achieved
Grandpa flaunts denture

Irreparable discord

Internecine feud
Plagued
Clan of hyenas

Echoed conversations

It’s echolalia
Vet concludes
Studying the parrot

Culinary ritual

Stripped naked
Drawn and quartered
Dressed chicken

Comforter in the depths

Neck deep in crap?
You’re not alone!
Comforted, sewage cleaner

Yearning for family

Honor thy parents!
How good it would be?
Wondered, orphaned kid

Mother's love in pouch

Tiny pearl cradled
Pampered and protected
Joyful joey snug

Timeless beauty

Unceasing waves
Mesmerizing moments
I lost count

Craftsman's alchemy

Clay in grasp, hands entwined
Memory's dance, soiled and refined
Bingo! exquisite clayware

Rural routine

Cacophony of cackling and clucking
Weathered old man wakes up
Another day to slog

Arachnid ambush

Silken mansion sprawls
Silent trap unfurls
Spider's deadly weave

Scented legacy

Trailblazer
Left an indelible impression
Stealthy skunk

Farewell dance of autumn

Twigs gracefully bow
Bidding adieu to leaves
Morning dew cascades

Seasons of emotion

Sprightly and gay summer
Winter so gloomy and doomy
Mother's tears of joy and sorrow

Burdensome questions

"I bear many burdens!"
"Who will bear mine?"
Worried undertaker

Essence of life

Unseen and untouched
Since my birth
My breath

Fiery temptation

Hot and spicy
Drooled over
Red chillies

Awakening meadow

Mountain mist ascends
Thawing stiffened grass blades
Insects find respite

Celestial embrace

Tiny little pond
Shrink-wrapped
Star-spangled firmament

Trash curious

Cautiously
Rummage through trash
Inquisitive rodents

Nighttime charm

Dazzling smile
And, occasional winks
Moon and stars in the night sky

Jungle secrets

Don't give a hoot about it
Warned
Sagely owl

Awakening wings

Splendid sunrise
Hope unfurls with morning light
Caged parrot spreads its wings

Floral symphony

Gentle breeze's play
Spreading fragrance on their way
Petals and sepals sway

Nature's wardrobe shift

It's spring!
Time to change winter coat
Declared, molting cat

Ocean's applause

Blue and blood moon's sight
Waves, applaud the dark night
Evoke a soft fright

Furtive rodent's night

In a stormy night's fray
Wriggled into the crack
Squeaky little mouse

Shattered reflections

Dignified countenance
Verdict shattered, fractured
Reflection in broken glass

Beak and tail banter

With beak agape
Tail pops apart in banter
Which way the crow caws?

Flown away far

Moonlit emptiness
Echoes of memories cling
Thriving nest now still

Peace is precious

Human faces appear silent
No whisper of peace in them
War clouds weave, pareidolia

Subtle heist

Covertly laying claim
Steadfastly they grow
Weeds in the paddy field

Silent sentry

On a hilltop
Solitary tree stands tall
Squirrel guards its trove

Bragging bough

On a hilltop
Solitary tree stands tall
Bragging a honeycomb

Farewell waters

Here ends your journey
Oceans wave their goodbye
To the meandering river

Time-traveling shadows

Shifting directions
Shapes morph and resize
Transient daylight shadows

Tempest's promise

Wreaking havoc
Hurricane made a covenant
Rainbow in the teardrop

Unexpected encounter

Savoring leftovers
Slinks away, cunning fox
Hyenas on the horizon

Primal rituals

Solemnly devoted
Lost in time, monkeys pick lice
Nature's ancient art

Seaside traces

Loitering on the beach
Wondering, which among them is mine
Footprints in the sand

Play of light

Flickering candlelight
Choreographed
Dance of shadows

Unexpected bloom

Forgotten gravesite
Tall grass veils memories
Dainty dandelions thrive, restoring hope

Tranquil serenade

Zephyr in bamboo grove
Rustle leaves, hum flute's melodic tune
Lonely monk meditates, unfazed

Bamboo embers

Bamboo trees sway and rub
Fauna scramble for refuge
Quietly brewing, forest fire

Winter's slumber

Santa on his way
Oblivious to the joy he delivers
Bear in hibernation

Dawn's melody

Morning quietude
Soft echoes from afar
Sparrow's morning song

Wildberry drama

Bunnies feast on wildberries
Wolf in slient gaze
Stage set for the hunt

Desert reverie

Amidst arid expanse
Dust devil twirls in trance
Camels stroll casually

Summer's delight

Summer heat shimmers
Cacti stand resilient
Birds and bees sip nectar

Enjoy them as they are

Amused onlookers spellbound
Hummingbird splashes, bold
Reflections ripple

It's a weird, weird world!

Grassy springtime
Cattle by the side
Dog munching on green

Transcending time and space

Mute witness stands tall
Cradling ancient secrets
Mysterious Stonehenge

Uncanny resemblance

Identical twins born
Separated at life's dawn?
Tadpole and a fry in a pond

Sound illusion?

Gifted ventriloquist
Slipped through the cracks
Elusive cricket

Benevolent hosts

Swaying blades of grass
Tenderly await
Grazing cattle

Unabridged agony

Good Shepherd
Lays down his life
Mutilated guinea pig

Celebrating celibacy!

Celibate in seclusion
Espouses Spartan austerity
Entombed toad

Split personality

Measured and calm
At times, reckless and merciless
Waves lapping on the beach

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever

A sight to behold
You make me stop and stare
Lamb frolicking free

Thunderstruck bloom

Bolt of lightning strikes
Mushrooms bloom, nature's surprise
Zeus's wonder unfolds

Tears unbound

Neither chosen nor gentile
Tears know no creed or color
O! daughters of Jerusalem

Rain's intermission

Awaiting rain's pause
Strays sallied forth, streets deserted
Children join the play

Itchy twilight

Summer twilight
Swatting pesky mosquitoes
I flinch, scratches linger

Night's crimson delight

"Once in a blue moon"
Blood moon appears
Painting the sky red

Societal Neglect

Walls marred by graffiti
Beyond redemption's reach
Lepers of neglect, took refuge

Whiskered quandary

To or not to
In dilemma's embrace
Singed cat

Living in parallel universe

Strangers in the park
They stroll
Lost in silence's depths

Streamside tales

Endless chitter-chatter
Sharing fables unheard
Pebbles rolling in a stream

Linguistic chameleon

Dual and adaptive
Akin to chameleon, shift hues at will
Capricious Janus words

Leafy ride

Uncommon friends
In flight, unhurried
Ladybug on a dry leaf

Song of a nightingale

Do you bemoan or rejoice?
'tis distant and eludes my grasp
I'm not your kind, nightingale

Fragile aspirations

Children, paper boats afloat
Adrift in rainwater's dance
Sinking dreams

Silent pleadings of scrolls

Ancient scripts on dusty shelves
Whispering in their own tongue
Yearning for interpreters

Whims of the wind

Flickering candlelight
Hard to find
Which way the wind blows

Echoes of yesteryears

Gone are the halcyon days
Groans the frail and withered
Clasping her fragile hand, found solace

Station chronicles

Awaiting the train, reading faces
Tales unfold
Each speaks a silent saga

Dreadful echoes

Mountain caves impose dread
Screams pierce the darkness
Bats take flight

Summer rain serenade

Summer rain drizzles
Tapping on window panes
Soft melody on glass

Daybreak

Nocturnal retires
Diurnal awakens
Sunrise paints the sky

Blooms and watchful eyes

Lavender petals unfurl
Fragrance wafts through the air
Watchful lizard scans for bees

Twilight's reflection

Owl in abandoned nest
Eyes roll in silence
Reflecting dusk's glow

Wild acrobats

Dense jungle sprawls, intimidates
Stillness blankets, darkness cloaks
Ludic monkeys swing on vines

Circumventing the stride

Ants march in rhythm
Took a silent detour
Buddha meditates

Emergence into light

Swung open with a smack
Escaping the darkness
Butterfly's first flight in sunlight

Desert sunset

Pristine sand dunes
Lonely scorpion climbs high
Sun hangs 'twixt day and twilight

Mender's stroll

Proud farrier strides
Swinging paraphernalia
Horseshoes mended well

Morning harvest

Farmer and guard dog
Rush to the coop
To collect eggs

Lament for the lost kite

Kite went astray, unstrung
Birds on high, lend me your wings
Heartbroken child's plea

Arduous ascent

Harsh, unrelenting steeps
Defying gravity
Hilly billy climbs with elan

Quest for a haven

Soaring high
Eagle scans the vast expanse
Seeking a haven to nest

All-embracing motherhood

Genial sow tends
Young hearts, famished
Orphaned pups find warmth

Parched lips

Green parrots on palms above
"Fetch ice apples!" reposing 'neath
Passersby plead, athirst

In monochrome's grasp

Hues thrown from dawn to dusk
Colors blend into the sea
Cimmerian shade prevails

Weaving wishes in the wind

Fluttering palm fronds
Tiny hands at work, kids craft
Kites with care and joy

Eroding knowledge

Palm leaves lay bare
Ancient wisdom etched in veins
Termites dine on them

Midnight harvest

Bathed in moonlight
Wild boars snort in delight
Palm sprouts waft their scent

Dance in the palm grove

Empty palm wine jar swings
Monkey devours, dances wild
Beetles run for cover

Trickster in the field

Harvester and sneaky rabbit
Picking carrots 'neath the sky
Varying hours they ply

Minding their business

Crow, hopping in the barn
Draws straw from haystack's hold
Farmer tends the udder, squatting

Waiting and wanting

Gentle cat purrs soft
Rubbing against farmer's face
Charms him to spill milk

Mornings and memoriam

Sipping morning's brew
Glanced over obituaries
Someday, someone will read mine

Travails of the day

Maid's muffled cough, brew's aroma
Awakens the day
Grinding chores unfold

Tepid farewell

Bidding adieu, reluctant
Cohort retires for the day
Strays, patrolman, and street lamp

Sloppy and industrious tails

Noisy bandicoots forage
Scared sheep huddle in the pen's shade
Lazy dog squints, dozes

Repulsive delicacy

Awful stench wafts from afar
Flinch in repulsion
Durian's custard, I crave

Unveiled reflections

No pretense
Unmasking truth, reflects
Mirror on the wall

History and herstory

Human tales condensed
Laconic in form
Obituary pens chronicles

Echoes of the past

Speak volumes in silence
Frozen in time, enact bygone days
Tableaus on cave walls

Scouting in spring

Winter's stash grows lean
Spring's breath in air
Squirrels recon for fresh stock

Bangles' ballad

Churning curd, farmer's wife hums,
Folk songs of yore
Bangles jingle on her wrists

Dimpled delight

Frothing butter gleams
Daughter's gaze sparks a smile
Her dimple's well brims with joy

Sacred love

Maa screams the calf
Cow and farmerette sway puzzled
Whose name does he call?

Winged connoisseurs

Farmer and ploughshare silhouette
Critters stir, seeking hideout
Cranes await dawn's delight

Tribute to departed souls

Celebrating life, noble or ignoble
Embracing all, sing for them
Requiem mass in the cathedral

Nature's pallette

Stripes and rosettes, black and white
Orange hues, blend in the light
Nature's brand, beasts flaunt

Feast on the flow

Chattering brook shimmers
Swallows dart, frogs leap
Hunger's duel unfolds

Maternal copycats

Hopping, clucking, stomping
Mimic her grace, their mother
Frisky secretary bird chicks

Grandpa's morning ritual

Coffee mug in one hand
Newspaper on the other
Grandpa awaits sunrise

Grandpa's evening ritual

Lounging on the recliner
Grandpa cracks knuckles
Placing dentures where they belong

Vanishing tails

Faking swings and swooshes
Grandpa's walking stick wields magic
Tails between the legs, strays vanish

In another's realm

Loitering stray
Stumbles on a stone, then sniffs
Discovers, another dog's realm

White canvas turns brunette

Grandpa's hand, fragile and fair
Trembles, swigging brew with care
Brunette spillage stains his beard

Vine swinging adventure

Ululating Tarzan swings with joy
Grabs a vine thin and green
Green snake yells tandem wail

Timber tales: snake, frog, and the flood

Timber drifts in flooded woods
Snake and frog cling in dread
Life or meal? wavers snake

Wine and swine

Ravenous boars dig out
Buried bounty, aged and yummy
Spirits drain, revelry soars

A lone sentinel

In the quiet cemetery
Alone and still
"Aren't you scared, willow tree?"

Veiled sorrows

Lost my parents, weeping within
Grown old, the truth I realize
Orphans' silent pain and agony

Change of guard

Sunset, yields its duty
Lone lighthouse takes the helm
Guiding ships through night

Feathered mischief

Circling crow atop
Hems and haws a moment
Pukes on scarecrow

Willow's mourning

In the quiet cemetery
Alone and still, willow tree
Laments for the dead

Love's last breath

One last time —
Kissing her husband's photo, Grandma
Breathes her last

Innocent grief

Hugging her kitty
Little kid
Kisses mom's tombstone

Soldier's Psalm: Awaiting the unknown

Abide with me, Lord —
Soldiers in bunkers hold breath
Enemies on the horizon

Flight's diversion

In bamboo's hug
Spider spins its web
Flies take a detour

Stalker's around

Silken strands spun around
Diligent spider ascends, and then abseils
Sighting a gecko

Strutting fashionista

Impeccably adorned
Ravishing eyelashes flutter
Secretary bird struts

Bleeding resilience

Cut wounds all over, bleeding
Yet, thriving in resilience
Laticiferous rubber tree

Enduring guardianship

Ancient temple's solemn grace
Elephants guard with filial piety
Silent guardians carved on stones

Monk and monkeys

Monk's footsteps echo
Monkeys gather screeching
Peanuts he offers

Temple chronicles

Ancient temple's silent halls
Testify, nobility and peasantry tales
Now, all rest in peace

Timeless floral gifts

Favorite florist shop
Each year, a bouquet for mother
Wreath this year

Sandalwood siesta

Cool sandalwood canopy
In tranquil repose
A snake rests

Aqua retreat

Marshland buffaloes
Revel in watery baths
Screw pine fragrance swirls

Turtle's rocky itch

Washed ashore, turtle hobbles
Seeks a rock to scrape
Sessile barnacles cling

Gnarled companion

Abandoned temple in the woods
Shines in moonlight's aura
Gnarly banyan, a company

Hornet's haven

Forgotten sanctuary
Beside the rusted bell, it hangs
Hornest's nest

Spring's euphoria

Springtime floral meadow
Vibrant butterflies
Pirouette with joy

Whispers within

Alone, not lonely
Bitter and sweet whispers
Echoes in my head

Mourning playmate

In solitude
Tears on her cheeks
Child mourns her lost toy

Clash of instincts

Cat retreats in fearful steps
Retaliates in a frenzy
Cornered rat

Nest in the nook

Barn's bustling ruckus
Quietly in the corner
Mud dauber builds home

Clytie and Apollo

East to west, sunflowers sway
Chasing sun, spirits so gay
Passing clouds, snatch joy away

Daphne and Apollo

Relentless sun's chase
Quivering 'neath amorous blaze
Vestal nymph, Laurel she turns

Symmetric consistency

Right or left
Conveys symmetric truth
Immutable palindrome

Alphabetic Unity

All-embracing
Epitome of inclusivity—
Gregarious pangram

Patternless perfection

Neither bound by repetition
Nor confined by patterns’ sway
Uniquely crafted isogram

Dyslexic twist

Shuffled helter-skelter
Subject's essence remains
Anagram unveiled

The midnight chase

Stealthy cat tiptoes
Sighting, alert dog growls—
Moonlit chase begins

Shared labor

In the granary
Burdened backs haul heavy sacks
Ants march with spilled grains

The silent watcher

Pride feasts on their catch
Sly fox waits in the shadows—
Slurping to scavenge

Under the sun's fury

Scorching sun beats down
Exhausted logger throws axe
Panting for shade’s relief