Haiku #11 – An Illogical Choice

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In this modern age,

Where science explains life itself;

Religion still rules.

Note: This Haiku is written in the Indian context where political leaders and pseudo-experts claim that cures to dreaded diseases are contained within religious texts without any proof.

Haiku #10 – Self-Destruct

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The world conspires,

Brings you knowledge and power;

To destroy yourself.

Haiku #9 – The Cost of Life

A haiku, a small contribution towards the awareness of an evil that thrives on sucking out the life of our society: our children. 

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In poverty born,

Bred without bread, books, abode;

At a brothel sold.

Haiku #8 – On Uttarayan…

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The Kite soared above,

And then down she came crashing;

Killer? Homonym.

Haiku #7 – Ready Redemption

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Sins galore have I,

In acceptance lies the key;

Repentance absolves.

Haiku #6 – Knocking on Heaven’s Door

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With empty bellies,

Standing under heaven’s door;

The Lord will provide.

Haiku #5 – Despair

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Far off lights I see,

But just darkness here prevails;

Too close for comfort.

Haiku #4 – Blight

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Down with infection,

A viral contagion;

Common cold it is.

Haiku #3 – The Visitor

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Gulmohar’s carpet,

Laid to welcome it back home;

Summer’s here again.

Haiku #2 – The Miracle Worker

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On burning coals can Man walk,

But on the ocean’s

Living surface, only God.

Haiku #1 – An Act of God

Zeus pierces the clouds,

And the nectar gushes forth;

Impregnating Earth.