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10 Haikus About Office Life (Infographic) Combat workday stress through these funny, artful short poems.

By Emily Conklin

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While there are thousands of memes and Twitter accounts out there that bring humor to the grind of office life, haikus may be the freshest and most elevated addition to the thread.

Related: If Elon Musk Can Have a Sense of Humor About Failure, So Can You

The user-friendly poetic form only requires three lines: five syllables in the first, seven in the second and five again in the third. No rhyme or rhythm required, this method of expression can free the inner creative self from the stress of the subject matter.

From accidental "reply alls" to unfaithful Wi-Fi, check out these 10 office haikus from SavingSpot to add some laughs and some zen to your workday.

Courtesy of: SavingsSpot
Emily Conklin

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Emily Conklin is a reporting intern at Entrepreneur.com. She is currently a sophomore at New York University pursuing a double major in journalism and urban design & architecture studies. 

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