Written for Thursday (AI Art) Inspiration
Today on Thursday (AI Art) Inspiration, Fandango asks us to respond to the challenge, perhaps by writing a story or a poem or just offering our raw reaction as inspired by the AI-created image seen below. OK, kids; here goes!

Courtesy Fandango @ Thursday (AIArt) Inspiration
Haiku
cool gray autumn stone
pale green patina glimmers
wisps of curling smoke
Senryu
taking five at last
freedom steps off her perch to
steal a cigarette
Haiku
spikes of copper crown
silent breeze carries away
soft trails through the air
Senryu
torch and robe laid down
even symbolical gods
need a break sometimes
Haiku
look at my people
guns and plastic in the sea
where did we go wrong?
Senryu
i watch as they fight
over things they should not take
will they ever learn?

NAR©2026
This is “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” by Peter, Paul & Mary
Big thanks to Fandango for bringing us another edition of Thursday Inspiration. Be sure to check out Fan’s site for a plethora of posts, prompts, (and the occasional rant) on many different topics.
Thanks to you all for stopping by for a look and a listen.
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Where have all the peaceful flowers gone Nance? Love this and the senryus are very funny too 🙌
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Good question? Gotta love the senryu! Thanks much, Ange 🗽 💙
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Yes, where did we go wrong.
And when will we ever learn. Think I know the answer to both.
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Sadly, so do I.
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Start with a bang; end with a bang. Fantastic words, Nancy.
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Thanks very much, Lois. 😍
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From a cigarette break to an anguished Lady Liberty in six stanzas. Very powerful, Nancy.
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Thanks very much, Fan. You’re doing a great job with TI!
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Thank you, Nancy. Jim left me some pretty big shoes to fill.
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Stealing a cigarette, how naughty! Delightful poems, Nancy, love that song too.
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The Lady is a tramp! Thanks, dear Keith.
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Lovely poems sis
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Thanks, dear sis. 🥰
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My pleasure 🥰🥰🥰
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Amen Nancy
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I hear that, Willow.
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these were cool Nance! ❤ I really enjoyed your poems!
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Thanks so much, CA! 😎
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