2 Haiku

"Resolution"

The scale and mirror
Tell her she's not thin enough
Strengthens her resolve

"Cake"

Cake on the table

Just one bite? But I cannot,

For I could not stop.

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These are haiku. Haiku are a Japanese poetry form containing 3 lines. the first and last lines have 5 syllables, and the middle line has 7. They usually have one-word titles, and need not contain complete sentences. Writing a good haiku is harder than it looks. Trust me. You can write one fairly quickly, but due to the few lines and syllables, getting the best words possible into the poem can be a bit of a challenge.