Humans, make amends.
Surprise us all, make amends.
Put everything right.
... and occasional Tanka. Started after a competition on the unbound.co.uk blog (see #1 and #2). Mostly actually senryu , I think. This year attempting to publish a Haiku every day - 365 Haiku a Day.
Jays will talk, listen,
Investigate, adapt, will
Bring you courage, too.
Jackdaw brings you death.
Also rebirth in the rain.
Rejoice and be glad.
#198-#200 were inspired by an Instagram post by Kae Tempest, in which they announced a change to using gender neutral pronouns and their name, from Kate to Kae. In particular, for me, the meanings of their new name, and learning about Jackdaw and Jay folklore struck a chord and got me writing (this will continue in #201, and possibly elsewhere). Apologies, though, for just editing down your words in places.
Losing a letter
Can add meaning and beauty,
Can bring forth your self.