society’s apathy (haiku – tanks)

Haiku, tanka, three word wednesday 1 Minute

Society’s facade
developing countries’ tastes
linger unkindly
survival of the fittest
toxic metallic flavour

seek not with your mind
but mindfully with your heart
let go and be
love offers optimal light
quest of truth and compassion

beware of deceit
polished gems attract the weak
humility shines

© Tournesol ’15

Written for 3Word Wednesday: metallic, optimal, polished

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A little bit about moi: I am a mom, a nana, a sister, a woman, a friend, a human being…a youth counsellor, Family Life Educator. I have been working in the helping profession for over 25 years and volunteered in various capacities from youths to seniors. Tournesol is my nom de plume for haiku and other Japanese form poetry here at Tournesoldansunjardin https://cheryllynnroberts.wordpress.com I hope you enjoy reading through my daily waka. I also have another blog "Stop the Stigma" where I may stand on my soapbox now and then and hope it will become a place to drop in and share or comment on issues important to you. In that vein this could be a great way to learn from each other. http://stigmahursteveryone.wordpress.com

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4 thoughts on “society’s apathy (haiku – tanks)”

  2. When we drop any kind of facade i suppose it makes us more real – vulnerable, exposed but hopefully humility does indeed shine

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