When the going gets tough, I write haiku. Personal haiku, political haiku, random haiku - I find it soothing to take something overwhelming and pack up all its punch in only 17 syllables. This week, I’ve been seeing the effects of fear everywhere I look, including the mirror. These 6 haiku are as much for me as for my clients and friends. Hope you enjoy them.

#1
Can’t do this, Can’t do
that. Start, stop, start, stop. Afraid.
That’s no way to lead.

#2
Start strong, keep going.
Shadows follow, never lead.
They cannot catch you.

#3
Do too little, do
too much, gossip, distance, blame.
Anxiety sucks.

#4
Tired? Stuck? Fear has
you. Get up! Energy comes
from movement, not thought.

#5
Wanting to rush through
I slow down. Key points I miss
now bite me later.

#6
Natural to push,
threaten, shout in times like these.
Counterproductive.

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