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Richard Hauken
@richardhauken.bsky.social
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Richard is a writer shaped by resilience and reflection. Living with schizoaffective disorder, he began writing in hospitalization. His poetry and prose explore spirit, memory, and imagination, becoming a practice of transformation and meaning.
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 15d
You may also pick up my book, Petals of Haiku: Family, Lovers, & the Spirit Within from Amazon or Barnes & Noble's website.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/petals-of-...

www.amazon.com/Petals-Haiku...
Petals of Haiku: Family, Lovers, & the Spirit Within|Paperback
In this collection Three foundations of my life Family, home, friends My support network People who have touched my heart Shoulders to cry on Those who have passed on And loved ones that still remain ...
www.barnesandnoble.com
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 3d
"A Smile Worth Protecting" - Acrylic on Canvas 10/24/25
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 5d
Petals of Haiku, Page 53, Kiss & Tell, Stanza 10

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #kissandtell #romance #love #photooftheday #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 5d
Petals of Haiku, Page 107, On Special Creation & Evolution, Stanza 7

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #specialcreation #evolution #god #spirituality #religion #science #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 6d
Petals of Haiku, Page 69, Brave, Stanza 3

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #brave #love #romance #fakelove #faketears #readhead #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 6d
Petals of Haiku, Page 20, Tribute to My Step Father, Stanza 20

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #tributetomystepfather #blackfathers #cancerawareness #cancersucks #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc #photooftheday
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 7d
Petals of Haiku, Page 47, First Love, Stanza 1 - 5

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #firstlove #younglove #nationalmall #dc #love #romance #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 7d
Petals of Haiku, Page 33, Charles, Stanza 1
#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #charles #bestfriends #friendshipgoals #friendship #gamingcommunity #gamers #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 8d
Petals of Haiku Page 66, Muse, Stanza 10

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #muse #writer #mymuse #fairygarden #photooftheday #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 8d
Petals of Haiku Page 66, Muse, Stanza 5

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #muse #writer #mymuse #fairygarden #photooftheday #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 9d
Petals of Haiku Page 68, Beautiful Stream, Stanza 10

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #beautifulsteam #love #god #religion #spirituality #salvation #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 9d
Petals of Haiku Page 87, Dancing With You, Stanza 2

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #dancingwithyou #dance #dancing #waltz #love #romance #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 10d
Petals of Haiku Page 77, Amaryllis, Stanza 3
#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #amaryllis #love #romance #womenofcolor #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 10d
Petals of Haiku, Page 19, Tribute to My Father, Stanza 10
#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #tributetomyfather #fathersday2025❤️ #blackfathers #family #love #paternal #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 11d
Petals of Haiku, Lamentation, Stanza 15

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #lamentation #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 11d
Petals of Haiku, I Love You Most, Stanza 6

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #iloveyoumost #love #romance #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 12d
Petals of Haiku, God Revealed Through Nature, Stanza 9

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #godrevealedthroughnature #god #heavenlyfather #art #creator #religion #spirituality #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 12d
Petals of Haiku, 2013, Stanza 4

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #2013 #twentythirteen #love #romance #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 13d
Petals of Haiku, Dream House, Stanza 1

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #dreamhouse #wolf #snow #mountains #hiking #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 13d
Petals of Haiku, Born From Tears of Stars, Stanza 1

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #bornfromtearsofstars #love #romance #religion #spirituality #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 14d
Thank you. Likewise your comment is very beautiful.
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 14d
Petals of Haiku, Signal, Stanza 3

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #signal #love #soulmate #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 14d
Petals of Haiku, Created in His Image, Stanza 4

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #createdinhisimage #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc #religion #genesis
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 15d
You may also pick up my book, Petals of Haiku: Family, Lovers, & the Spirit Within from Amazon or Barnes & Noble's website.

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/petals-of-...

www.amazon.com/Petals-Haiku...
Petals of Haiku: Family, Lovers, & the Spirit Within|Paperback
In this collection Three foundations of my life Family, home, friends My support network People who have touched my heart Shoulders to cry on Those who have passed on And loved ones that still remain ...
www.barnesandnoble.com
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 15d
Petals of Haiku, Camaraderie of Heaven and Earth, Stanza 5

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #camaraderieofheavenandearth #Heaven #earth #religion #spirit #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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Richard Hauken @richardhauken.bsky.social · 15d
Petals of Haiku, Letter to My Younger Self, Stanza 15

#Haiku #petalsofhaiku #lettertomyyoungerself #poetry #poetrylovers #poetrycommunity #richardhauken #dmv #maryland #creativewriting #writing #black #blackauthor #blackpoets #poc
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