Haiku of the Day Theme for April 2026: Peace
It is not the best of times when peace means the absence of war. With that warless state of peace looking more and more improbable for us to see in this lifetime, the least we can do for ourselves, and for the world, is look for peace within ourselves. In an uprising of sorts, let’s go on a journey inward, touching upon only that which is real and everlasting, letting every illusion fall by the wayside, and find with gratitude, a destination at every pause. Perhaps, then, over time, the earth will again be inhabited by human beings.
These haiku mark every pause that we might indulge in while on our way. As you read each poem, you may be alone on that path at that moment, but in the larger journey, know that there are others, too, who will one day hold in their hearts the only conquest that matters.
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– Anju Kishore
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it’s raining –
reatless children
and migraines
ending a difficult day …
the feng shui
of a peace lily
peace talks come not from
egos threats, bully’s malice
but from wisdom’s depth
prayer flags flutter
in the gentle breeze
beseeching… peace
white poppies
the rise and sway
of peace stalks
dialogue –
the ability
that world leaders lack
Entry on PEACE topic, response to first Ku
crows squall questions
ask whether
what’s done promotes peace
––Steve Jones, Corvallis, Oregon
a tug of war-
to be or not to be
gyrating hawk
prayer suspended
in the night air
sirens
I’ve forgotten peace
carelessly lost — trod upon
Again — sound it’s name
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morning
between every still breath
news of war
war weary
the sacred heart
of humanity
We need as much ‘peace’ poetry as possible. Thank you. May it help in our collective hope for peace . . . inshallah.