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Saturday, July 1, 2017

Puzzle Box (haiku) - POEM of the MONTH!

Puzzle Box (haiku)
A Japanese Puzzle Box

Four or seven moves
Face all the steps together
Unity expands

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Traditionally, a haiku is read twice.

haiku (HI-COO): A Japanese poem. A verse comprised of three lines, 5-7-5 in meter, ending with an epiphany. The numbers "four" and seven" are traditionally symbolic in Japanese culture for "unlucky" and "lucky", respectively -- "seven" also represents "togetherness".

Looking at this puzzle box a poem about facing opposing odds, along with the challenge of the box, came to mind. The increased intrigue and message is the result when facing the challenge together.




(If using a phone to read this poem, turn your phone sideways for the best view of this post.)