My entry, written just now, recalling that this is the anniversary of the Sylmar/Newhall earthquake:

In Los Angeles
the dark before the dawn
suddenly: EARTHQUAKE!

I've been writing haiku since childhood, and have been mostly a purist regarding syllables, which came largely from having a lot of Japanese neighbors and friends.

Lately I've playing with the syllable count more, so I welcomed this contest. Liked and resteemed.