How Admirable

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Haiku's Compressed Moral Glance

This three-line haiku uses the form's brevity to present a single striking image—lightning—and an unexpected reaction: admiration for someone who sees it without feeling life is fleeting. The haiku's compression turns image into a moral observation, highlighting restraint or steady acceptance in the face of ephemerality. Its compactness leaves interpretive space: readers decide whether the poem praises calm endurance, detachment, or serene refusal to be overwhelmed.