Matsuo Bashō
Bad Haiku
Haiku #11817
I have been caught up in contention
leave this death,
you are capable

Live and live simply
let peace and a bowl of soup
be your guide, not muggers in Central Park
afraid of their own shadow
that they have to kill
Haiku #11817
Posted: July 9, 2001 11:08 am ET
Poet & location: Moxie