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@gettingthereclare.bsky.social

Amateur writer in-training. Creative output here: https://hitrecord.org/users/ClareNicol/records

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#vss365 #stellar

Earth-bound #stellar light
Traverses vast distances
To twinkle for us

#haiku

24.02.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#dailyhaikuprompt #seed

I planted my #seeds
Soon, they grew taller than me
And now I'm rooted

#haiku

22.02.2026 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#vss365 #blatant

The crow approaches
Blatant in her bravery
To take the last crumb

#haiku

22.02.2026 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you 😊

22.02.2026 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Original post on mastodon.world

Our haiku prompts for 21-28 February

I'm inspired by your contributions every day.

The prompts are only suggestions. Do with them as you will.

North South
02/21 Late Grasshopper
02/22 Seed Clear Air
02/23 Robin Mist
02/24 Blackbird Buzz
02/25 Yellow Humid
02/26 Frog Fall Colors
02/27 Buds […]

21.02.2026 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

#dailyhaikuprompt #late

This haiku is #late
So sorry! Didn't have time
.... let's end with a rhyme

#haiku

22.02.2026 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#vss365 #beastly

The #beastly north wind
Blows rain and ice and sadness
At frost bit seedlings

#haiku

20.02.2026 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#dailyhaikuprompt #sail

The heron statue
takes flight, both wings spread #sail-wide
bound for fresh waters

#haiku

20.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#vss365 #mystified

Starry-eyed, she stares
terrified, yet #mystified
her fears, pacified

#haiku

19.02.2026 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, so lucky!

19.02.2026 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#dailyhaikuprompt #clover

No four-leaf #clovers
In my little patch of earth
Still, I feel lucky

#haiku

19.02.2026 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

19.02.2026 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#vss365 #bouncy

Sunrise and sunset
A #bouncy ball of plasma
Marking time with light

#haiku

19.02.2026 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anecdata Preferred

Why let data vex the show?
When a polished tale will do,
Spare the mess of what is true.

The β€˜anecdata’ approach,
Swifter, louder, with less cost,
To persuade the voting host.

#poem #poemoftheday #poetry #poems #bluesky #blueskypoetry #blueskyart #art #politics #data

18.02.2026 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 194    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

First time I've seen this word "anecdata", very apt!

18.02.2026 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ha ha!

17.02.2026 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#dailyhaikuprompt #egg

A blue speckled #egg
Lies broken on my doorstep
New life lost, or flown?

#haiku

17.02.2026 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love it!

17.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#vss365 #mountainous

The rocky landscape
Of this #mountainous psyche
Needs a seasoned guide

#haiku

17.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#dailyhaikuprompt #high

It's time to get #high
On sunlight, on warmth, on growth
And give thanks to Spring

#haiku

16.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#vss365 #enchanted

Each day, #enchanted
By the sun, the sky, the Earth
And the life she breeds

#haiku

16.02.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#dailyhaikuprompt #note

Take #note" whispers Dawn
Though this new day may be short
It is yours to win

#haiku

15.02.2026 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Original post on mastodon.world

Our haiku prompts for 14-21 Feb

Thanks for your contributions.

Feel free to abuse these prompts any way you like.

North South
02/14 Pilgrimage Grapes
02/15 Note Morning Glory
02/16 High Peaches
02/17 Egg Quail
02/18 Friend Joy
02/19 Fresh Water Clover
02/20 Day Sail
02/21 Late Grasshopper […]

14.02.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 9

#theweeklyword #prompt #growth

New #growth pushes through
The winter ice-hardened ground
In search of Spring light
#haiku

15.02.2026 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome writers, to the eve of Autumn.

Let's all share for the world to see.

21 September 2025 #vss365 #prompt word, is #perhaps

21.09.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5
21.09.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#LuaViEr #acrostic

MERGE
My soul
Entered his
Ribboning outward
Gathering in
Entangled

21.09.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
21.09.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Original post on mastodon.world

Our daily haiku prompts for Sep 20-27

Welcome to the new participants and thank you to those who've been here all along.

As always, use the prompts (or not) as you see fit.

North South
09/20 Cascade Cooling
09/21 Somber Crocus
09/22 Chilly Touch
09/23 Salmon Geese
09/24 Footsteps Rock
09/25 […]

20.09.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 11

#dailyhaikuprompt #crocus

Crocus bulbs awake
Once winter has retreated
As do I, in turn

21.09.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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