Trickle Them Down, But Not Out
The thing about smart people is that they should know better, but alas, intelligence is not the same as wisdom. Not only do the mistakes of experts too short on vision—when they are not corrected—have the potential to do great and far-reaching damage, but they also undermine public confidence in the very notion of expertise. This is particularly so when expertise is wielded in defence of the rich and powerful as a cudgel against those laid low. As an academic, this lack of faith in “so-called experts” is painful to see as it plays out in the spread of dis-/misinformation, conspiracy theories, and anti-intellectualism writ large. But it is also an understandable impulse given the catastrophic failure of an economic ideology pushed by certain economic experts. Supply-side economics has shaped a broken system for the last half-century and has arguably done more to undermine the fabric of the American Dream than any policy framework of the past century.
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love this short descriptive Haiku!! Keep them coming!
This haiku captures a beautiful and evocative scene in its conciseness, the coexistence of "unusual darkness" and "dense small forest" creates a feeling of mystery and conspiracy, when the forest "despite deer" still exists, the resilience of nature is emphasized, the haiku gives people the impression of the eternal spirit of nature and the delicate balance between light and shadow, it invites meditation and stimulates imagination. When we read this poem again, we were still very impressed and had many feelings and memories, when studying in Oxford and Cambridge, we often met squirrels, deer and even foxes in the woods of the century-old garden where we lived, we even greeted each other, these scenes are still repeated in our dreams, thank you very much again for sharing, and have a nice weekend! Nature's Persistence in the Forest Among shadows deep, Deer find solace in the woods, Nature's harmony.
In just a few short lines, you've managed to create a vivid and thought-provoking haiku. The juxtaposition of the unusual darkness and the presence of a dense little forest evokes a sense of intrigue and mystery. The phrase "in spite of the deer" adds an unexpected twist, leaving room for interpretation. It hints at a contrast between the peacefulness of nature and the eerie atmosphere of the forest.
LOVED IT
GOOD HAIKU
Loved the flow of this! Fantastic Haiku!
Beautiful Haiku!