A haiku is typically made up of a fragment and phrase (or phrase and fragment), with the energy of the poem arising in the association between the two. Finding the right fragment is, for me, one of the hardest parts of writing a good haiku. Which fragment do you prefer of the three versions below, and if you can articulate it, why? I appreciate your input!

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rush of wind

before the downpour

blue jays

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rush of wind

before the downpour

oak grove

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rush of wind

before the downpour

drought dreams