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"The quiet bayou" (first line),
Haiku by Dean Monaghan

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January 15th, 2026

Haiku by Dean Monaghan





The quiet bayou,
Toad leaps into the lagoon,
Dash! Silence, again.




About the Poet
Dean Monaghan resides in Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland.
Read the poet's biography and Haiku Imperium publications on Dean Monaghan's Artist Page.

Haiku Imperium Collection
This haiku is also featured in Haiku Imperium Collection #1, published in the Haiku Imperium Library.

Keywords: frogs, waterholes, quietness

Previously published in Haiku Europe:
This is the first haiku published.

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