Haiku Collection Poem by Bill Dureen

We all drink water
So being hydrophobic
Is nonsensical

Finding perfect words
How difficult, how futile
Why do poets try?

Too much alcohol
Dulls the creative spirit
Just enough sparks it

Claustrophobians
Participating in hugs
Hypocritical

Drive your phobias
Up the proverbial wall
Look them in the eye

Strange noises happen
Do not hide beneath the bed
Stand up and listen

Release those feelings
Untold thought within the heart
Begets frustration

The cooking is fun
But eating a meal alone
Leaves the chef hungry

Suspend your beliefs
So others may have a chance
To influence you

Religions are cruel
All preach love and forgiveness
But only breed hate

Imitate Babe Ruth
Point to where the ball will land
And run the bases

Creativity
Ebbs and flows like ocean tides
On its own schedule