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Poem 690 – Check In Haiku

Nov 4, 2025Jan 5, 2026 / BenDQ / Leave a comment

At security
Bring patted down, of course
Clearly suspicious

It’s always me…
(04.11.25)

© Ben Quant 2025

Inspired by a combination of Paul Cookson’s Daily Poems on Twitter, my father’s own writing, and National Poetry Day, I decided in 2021 to try writing a poem everyday for thirty days. Having reached my target, I've kept on writing...

My poems are inspired by day to day experiences or encounters, or occasionally the news if it grabs me and I feel the need to try and articulate a response. Someone suggested to me that it is my version of journaling - there's a lot to that. I live next to the River Lea and its regional park, and many reflect the joy I have in the wildlife and beauty of the area.

They're written for myself, although I'd be lying if I said it doesn't please me when someone else enjoys them. Feel free to leave comments and feedback!

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