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So Many Broken Things: Revolutionary IMprov Haiku

A friend was talking about all the broken bones and ripped tendons she’d had. These were the result:

She complained about/
ripped tendons and busted bones,/
but no broken heart.
Her: Oh I have had a broken heart a couple of times in the last few years

She complained about/
ripped tendons and busted bones,/
and her broken heart.
(Is that better?)

Then:
Her broken heart shows/
that she is capable of/
giving – getting love.

Prayers For A Friend’s Surgery: Revolutionary IMprov Haiku

A friend had surgery … and many told her she was their prayers. These are the result
She may not know it,/
But hundreds of knees have bent/
For her to be blessed.

She said: Ok now don’t you make me cry !!
Tears are mere symbols /
that our emotional cups /
are overflowing.