Hello sir, @dbooster. An awesome contest you've got here. I particularly like the fact that you do not wish to make us adhere strictly to whole syllable thing.. I think haikus are better expressed as they come..

CARAPACE

There is a smooth, black carapace;

Crawling against the cold white earth;

Pain and beauty in its arms...

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Here's the link to the post;
https://steemit.com/poetry/@divineinyang/carapace