Poetry ~ Waka
Walking home from work, she sometimes feels the pain of many weigh on her. Shuffling home with heavy foot, tears run down her cheeks.
melancholy
clinging to her shadow
rain washed it away
rain washed it away
leaving just one
tear on her cheek
©Tournesol’17/02/07
disturbing leader
frightened neighbours
flooded with worry
disturbing leader
filled with to0 much
of himself
frightened neighbours
strategizing as we speak
the world is watching
flooded with worry
bullies aren’t supposed to win
when will he be stopped?
©Tournesol’17/01/29
reading her
like an open book
just by that look
©Tournesol’17/01/18
HaikuHorizons – Prompt is Look
Day One – Daily Haiku Challenge
that first cry
newborn suckles on her breast
lifetime commitment
that first cry
life changing
pulls the heartstrings
newborn suckles on her breast
life’s sustenance
body and soul
lifetime commitment
animated and tearful
a mother’s bliss
©Tournesol’17/01/10
fireworks
Christmas cactus blossoms late
ringing in a new year
&&&
leans in to kiss her
after a night of adultery
one kiss too late
&&&
disclose your love
now or never
before it’s too late
before it’s too late
take back your self-respect
admit your mistakes
&&&
save the planet
Mother Nature weeps
tomorrow’s too late
©Tournesol’17/01/03
Christmas cactus
blossoming just in time
a child is born
Christmas cactus
boasting with such pride
in living colour
blossoming just in time
hark the angels sing
magi bearing gifts
a child is born
Mother’s face aglow
comfort and joy
(c)Tournesol’16
Waritten for: Haiku Horizons: joy
A troiku is a new form of haiku created by Chèvrefeuille of Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
hope trails
for but a moment
see the North star
hope trails
stirring darkened souls
guiding light
for but a moment
despair seeking refuge, yet,
light prevails
see the North star
welcoming silently
Joy to the World
©Tournesol’16/12/19
Written for Haiku Horizons & Carpe Diem Haiku Diem
before the bell tolls
sparrows seeking refuge
flurries trail
before the bell tolls
carollers sing
Silent Night
sparrows seeking refuge
in the heart of His home
a King is born
flurries trail
clouds make way for Polaris
guiding hope
©Tournesol’16/12/19
Written for Haiku Horizons & Carpe Diem Haiku Diem
by Daniel Kantor
1. Cold are the people, Winter of life, We tremble in shadows this cold endless night, Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping, Flowers that will echo the sunrise, Fire of hope is our only warmth, Weary, its flame will be dying soon.
2. Voice in the distance, call in the night, On wind you enfold us you speak of the light, Gentle on the ear you whisper softly, Rumors of a dawn so embracing, Breathless love awaits darkened souls, Soon will we know of the morning.
3. Spirit among us, Shine like the star, Your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar, Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely, Rising in the warmth of your Son’s love, Star unknowing of night and day, Spirit we wait for your loving Son.
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