House of Haiku Recap for May 2025

More human brain muscle flexing

May 30, 2025

Once again, Chris J. Franklin has presented us haiku-ers with prompts to tease our brains into action. No AI here. All human endeavors. What I have noticed is that each prompt, consisting of one word, can be approached from different directions, English being such a flexible language. And the responders seem to have done just that. Very creative! So, fill your cup with your fave hot beverage (I like black tea with milk and sweetener), sit back, and enjoy.

Prompts in May and some responses

In this recap, I am daring to select a few of the haikus submitted. This is not to say they are better, but more to whet your appetite to read the rest. Unfortunately, some people use these prompts to steer into political discussions. I tend to refrain. This is meant to be fun.

HOUSE OF HAIKU PROMPT: POWER

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-power/comment/115286438

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-power/comment/115243674

HOUSE OF HAIKU PROMPT: FLIGHT

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-flight/comment/117121883

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-flight/comment/117140465

HOUSE OF HAIKU PROMPT: CIRCUS

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-circus/comment/119313465

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-circus/comment/119017341

HOUSE OF HAIKU PROMPT: BRIDGE

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-bridge/comment/120903602

https://chrisjfranklin.substack.com/p/house-of-haiku-prompt-bridge/comment/120991561

Never too late to add your own to each of these prompts, and “like” any that really appeal to you.

Final Note

A great thing on Substack is NOT earning money from it but the camaraderie that grows here. These haiku prompts are an example. People come together, post their three-line poems, read other contributions, and generally have a bit of fun. Hope you’ll join in.

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