Dawn frog

A haiku

Public domain image created by ChatGPT

dawn frog — the moment when nothing happens

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The first light of dawn often promises movement, yet this moment lingers in perfect suspension. The frog, the water, and the waking world seem to share a quiet agreement to remain exactly as they are, reminding us that stillness can be every bit as complete as action.

First published on NaHaiWriMo.

Curious how these small moments become haiku? I’ve written a short guide called *The Three-Minute Haiku System*, which shows a simple way to turn an observation into a draft haiku in just a few minutes.