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Hubris, a Haiku
by Eileen Clemens Granfors → (All Poetry by Eileen Clemens Granfors)
Friday, June 8, 2018 Rated "G" by the Author.

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The world seems daunting today. Maybe I should devote time to smaller goals?

Man’s colossal dreams Now merely submerged rubble Nature’s noiseless mirth.

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Reviews of "Hubris, a Haiku"

Reviewed by Alexander Goldstein

Reviewed on June 10, 2018

a very nice piece about what has happened with mankind not once before and is going to occur in the future. . . As for Mother Nature, she is impartial to what is going on, as all the responsibility is on us. Cheers, alex

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on June 8, 2018

A nice Haiku poem that is written according to the rule. Thank you!

Sandie

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on June 8, 2018

Even through the ruble one can find expressions of the person's high expectations, soon to be cast aside for whatever reasons. It is a shame.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on June 8, 2018

I don't like haiku, but I love the message you have conveyed in this one.

Ron

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on June 8, 2018

Haikus can be tricky and they require discipline. Your haiku is true to form and enigmatically expressive. Well done, Eileen. PS: I have an entire book of haiku and tanka poems published called "Earthrise". It is posted on AD under my books.

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on June 8, 2018

Indeed!

Well stated.

Cheers,
Dan

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