Tuesday 23 August 2011

Poetry


Overcoming Fears

It was not until I came to twitter that I met up with a poetry known as Haiku. At the time I thought what a strange and childish method of writing, and how easy it all looked. It really didn't make sense at all. For a long time I didn't acknowledge the authors; dismissing their efforts and never re-tweeting them.
Then I met Sarshi ~ @VerseEveryDay ~ he commented on my blog and left a lengthy comment on one of my posts which was just delightful. I then commenced taking a closer look at his Haiku, and I could see something there, but still not sure. He posted a whole Article on his blog for my perusal, explaining its heritage, the formatting, and other noted matters of importance. It did give me some insight; it was then I commenced picking things to pieces. It was the picking of pieces that gave me the insight on how simple it was, but not so...to be really good I found was very difficult, and there lies the secret. The secret consumed me...words that tell a whole story. How fascinating!
But I was ever so afraid to try writing the format, and shy for the feed back I may receive. It was not my usual writing as with quotations. Well I gave it a go...I wrote just two..mmmm not all that good, but it was a start. I soon went back to my comfort zone and merrily went along doing what I knew...still consumed!!??
Entered  into several websites relating to Haiku, and basically all were more or less the same ~ I did find a few sites with some simple poetry which I would later use for the stream. None of it was my work, however some of the writers on my stream would re-tweet them; it was a slow start ~ I had begun to lose my fear.
In the last few days I managed to write quite a bit of Haiku, all written by yours truly...am somewhat proud.
I received a DM saying "You're really good"..."Wow really?"




A sheer veil wrapped / around her naked body / dancing flutters under the moon
An ant nibbling at my toe / displeasure soaked me / the picnic was nice  
deep in the forest / perusing fallen leaves / waterfall in the distance  
Sitting on my arm / a tiny ladybird / searching for my love
array of fine colours / follow a discourse path / the cat pouncing thru' pink  
A coloured butterfly / sitting on my dog's back / both afraid to move
flying white curtains / wind whirling them / spiderweb fell apart #haiku
Morning dew on window sill / red parrot perched on the edge / catching the worm
Remembering your love / powerful with passion / an exit before it flowered  
A haunting smile / seen thru' the brushes / bewilderment seized time haiku  
Met you yesteryear / a fleeting thought / reduced me to depression  
Just outside the window / coloured bird sits on vine / beak picking the grapes  
Perfect bird nest / neatly nestled between eaves / waiting for new arrivals
There in the shadow / a hovering bird / it's feeding time
She nibbling at his lips / response was equal / a white dove circled  
Please say that again / my hands are trembling / I love you  
Little tiny flowers / embrace the ground beneath me / forgot my picnic basket
Grovelling footsteps / heard outside dark window / looking for food  #haiku #free haiku
A stranger at my door / selling religion / as I sat in lotus position
sun and moon / follow each other / both sooth my bedroom window  
Dancing in the dark / your hands are warm / my dog barking at you
In a neon lit lane / the homeless are sleeping / I left some noodles  
A large sweet sunflower / shone towards me / The yellow blinded me
Walking in the rain / my soul reflects a sigh / for it's cleansed somehow  
A brick paved road / basket on head / family at home / wait for her return  
Cranes in formation / heading to superior ground / a feed is to be found afar  
Met you yesteryear / a fleeting thought / reduced me to depression  
Perfect bird nest / neatly nestled between eaves / waiting for new arrivals  
Corner of depression / a figure very lean / walkers by looking on   


 



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16 comments:

Nora Boekelman said...

nora boekelman

@nora_queenbee nora boekelman

A clown at school fair / children were laughing / clown shedding tears #haiku #freehaiku

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Gary Keena

@gwkeena Gary Keena

@nora_queenbee Brilliant writing..You nailed it again..FOLLOWING YOU IS A TREAT !

Nora Boekelman said...

Thank you for an overwhelming comment...Blessings, Nora

Nora Boekelman said...

U are a highly spiritual angel, Nora! Peace xo

Nora Boekelman said...

@northvalleys99 Thank you!!

Shashidhar Sharma said...

I enjoyed the post very much my friend... and I am grateful that I have been a little bit instrumental in inspiring you to read and write Haiku. I loved your Haiku... specially the one about the Ant.. Picnic ... its beautiful.
The one about tiny bird searching for love I could really relate too..
Your thoughts are very imaginative and powerful.. keep writing...

Shashi
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
At Twitter @VerseEveryDay

PS: Here is the link of my write up about HAIKU
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/02/reader-haiku-essence-of-poetic-moment.html

Nora Boekelman said...

Thanks Shashi for a very encouraging comment...appreciated as you know!

Nora Boekelman said...

Most people I follow dissapoint but not you I enjoy reading what you write some of it puts a smile on my face. Stay safe and hugs
Direct message sent by David John Lewis

Nora Boekelman said...

My sincere thanks David <3

Gladys Hobson said...

Wow! I know nothing about Haiku but I found this (every line) compulsive reading. Must find out more. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

i want the cat and the silver rose.

your haiku are amazing - gentle
and subtle like summer rain.

Nora Boekelman said...

A big thank you and hug to both Gladys and Paige ~ I find my new found style very challenging xo

Nora Boekelman said...

Thanks, Nora. Beautiful pics on your blog. Happy Sunday.:)
Direct message sent by Tasha Edwards

Nora Boekelman said...

Photos in your blog are tear shedding beautiful. Thanks for the msg.
Direct message sent by Henry Leland

Crazy Life of a Writing Mom said...

Gorgeous words and photos! What a powerful post. :)

Nora Boekelman said...

May only beauty touch your heart and love fill your being...
Direct message sent by Steven L Hairfield (@AnAmericanMonk)

Anonymous said...

I got in to Haiku in tweeter too. You, Sarshi and others made me look all over too. They fascinate me, specially their simplicity, how a couple of words can say so much. Your haiku(s)touch me dearly and Love them! Blessings! @artedoris