Second Haiku

Emperor

By Wen XiaoshengPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

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A crown coated red,

You dress so beautifully

But it is all blood.

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Wen Xiaosheng

I'm a mad scientist - I mean, film critic and aspiring author who enjoys experimenting with multiple genres. If a vial of villains, a pinch of psychology, and a sprinkle of social commentary sound like your cup of tea, give me a shot.

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T. Lichtabout a year ago
Sharp. Oh so sharp.

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