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Thomas Lovett
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Lawyer. Haiku Writer. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.
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Rec League:
Though never victors
Bronze-level softball teammates
Deliver grand slam
#haikuchallenge
August 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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First Day on Light Rail
Inspectors confirming fares
Scan card and move on
#haikuchallenge
August 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Household pets wanted
Denmark zoo advertises
Food for carnivores
#haikuchallenge
August 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Noontime Walkabout
Warby Parker adjustment
Glasses fit again
#haikuchallenge
July 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Cabaret:
Kit Kat Club EMCEE
Warmly welcoming patrons
But evil looming
#haikuchallenge
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July 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Bluebirds united
Males and females together
Tutor their fledglings
#haikuchallenge (unite)
photo by Shawn Lovett
July 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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#CONCACAF:
Two games. Two shootouts.
Twenty six PKs later
The semis are set
#USMNT
#GUATEMALA
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June 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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CONCACAF:
Tie game at halftime
US and Costa Rica
Next goal may win game
#haikuchallenge
June 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Ontario viewpoint
Just across the roaring falls
Our northern neighbor
#haikuchallenge
June 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Two Words:
With long-term contract
#Timberwolves resign Sixth Man
Delighting fan base
#haikuchallenge
#NazReid
June 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Draft Day Ritual:
Hoping for wisdom
Pro basketball team owners
Burn sage and incense
#haikuchallenge (sage)
June 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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In Oak Savanna
Druids perform rituals
With sacred meanings
#haikuchallenge (sacred)
June 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Afternoon cat naps
Plenty of free time to prowl
Once the sun goes down
#haikuchallenge
June 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Bluejays congregate
Gathering around bird bath
Splash and quench their thirst
#haikuchallenge (quench)
June 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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Front yard visitor
Amid catmint and fruit trees
Goldfinch enjoys sun
#haikuchallenge
June 20, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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A pair of Bluejays
Discover water and food
Camp out in lilacs
#haikuchallenge (pair)
June 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Composing paean
Tribute to reading fathers
Character voices
#haikuchallenge (paean)
June 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Watching band concert
The Stars and Stripes forever
Cue the piccolo
#haikuchallenge
June 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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No Kings Saint Paul March
Thousands at State Capitol
Democracy works
#haikuchallenge
June 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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In nascent catmint
Bees circulate plant to plant
Seeking best flower
#haikuchallenge (nascent)
June 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Serendipity:
Como Pavilion
Community Orchestra
The Planets by Holst
#haikuchallenge
June 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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As rain continues
Animals watch the downpour
Filled with wonderment
#haikuchallenge
June 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Girls High School Football
Five on Five in passing game
No tackling. Pull flags.
#haikuchallenge
June 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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#MIA:
Outside museum
Riveting display of art
Turns world on its head
#haikuchallenge
June 9, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Navigating holds
Two-year old reaches summit
In first solo climb
#haikuchallenge
June 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM