Tenth Haiku

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By Wen XiaoshengPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

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Those of stiff shoulders

Dark eyes baggy, worn, wrinkled

We. Will. Work. No. More.

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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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