surrender!
carcinogenic
exposure

(inspired by Tall Pockets' Haiku) :)

That's very, very good Margana! (clapping hands) It doesn't stink and it's bravely tried! And you're right- it's extremely difficult. The 5-7-5 one seems virtually impossible when constrained by a theme.

I think it might be good to keep this flexible and keep the creativity going, so if anyone can take up the gauntlets as and when thrown, it would be great, but if not, let's keep the normal Haiku going. How do you guys feel about it? Or would you like to let the thread taper off at this point? No problem on my end; I'm flexible. I think the thread has been great with all your really wonderful Haiku. :)