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Online dating, wholly in haiku

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A desk with an abstract laptop profile, microphone, music, and blank haiku slips.
Illustration generated with ChatGPT by OpenAI, prompted and selected by Greg Conrad Smith, 2026.
HER: Would anyone mind if I composed this profile wholly in haiku? As you may suspect, I’m a little different from most girls you meet. Gifted in music. If you want to fall in love, make me sing to you. Are you self-assured, thoughtful, witty, chivalrous? We might get along. HIM: I don’t mind. In fact, haiku is liberating. Your beautiful voice chooses syllables that any perceptive man would find intriguing. Already I hear an echo of your love song. I am listening. I would be honored To learn how to make you sing. I promise respect. \ HER isn’t interested right now She just met someone recently and wants to see where it goes. Don’t be discouraged. Magic happens when you least expect it. With millions of singles on Match.com, you could be just a click away from finding someone who’s right for you. Stop waiting. Start searching!

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