Shadows on my soul Enrich the gloomy darkness Until I am whole. Her smiling sad eyes Tragic portrait of heartbreak Landscape of sorrow. Happiness scares me A desert oasis looms Parched throat and singed flesh. Empty…
Tag: haiku
INCOMPLETE ME
Now that you are gone I seek search to no avail The place I call home Memories are real How else could I see you both Whenever I like. Gone but not too far By my side in a…
HAIKU ON BEREAVEMENT
Panting to help the dear ones and yet not knowing how, lest any voice bereave them… One who only said “I am sorry” helped me the most when father ceased — it was too soon for language. ~Emily Dickinson These…
A SILENT WRITER
HAIKU: ON WRITING OR BEING UNABLE TO WRITE Deserted by words Empty blank pages mock her A silent writer. It has been a while Inkless and helpless,my pen Cries to be picked up. I know many tales Joys, cheers,…
SHOULD WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO HURT US?
There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness. ~Josh Billings SHOULD WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO HURT US? Should we forgive those who hurt us? What if they approach us and apologize over and over again? I had read this somewhere…
Haiku For Success
If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking. ~Buddhist Saying Haiku for Success The path to success A roller coaster of twists Walk steady and tall. To dream…
Do Not Be Afraid #WednesdayVerses
HAIKU Why are we afraid Of things going wrong always? Trust the universe Let it be, my dear You can’t control everything Que Sera, Sera Do not fear the dark The unknown could surprise you Face each…
THE LAUGHING HAIKU #WednesdayVerses
HAIKU on LAUGHTER We sweat in summers Lie shivering in the cold Seasons laugh at us Why do you cry so? Who took away your sparkle? Laughter questions me Why do clowns dress up? Painted faces, red noses…
Emotional Eating #Poetry
Haiku Food’s her savior Soothes her pain and anxiety Nonjudgmental friend Starved for affection The pantry satiates her Her own oasis She loves life, not food When loved ones push her away Food welcomes her home Their…
Haiku on Solo Travel
This is the second part of my article on my maiden trip to Leh-Ladakh. A few haiku on solo travel. Have you traveled alone to a new place? What do you like about solo travel? I would love to…
Love Hurts – Haiku (s) for the Soul
Haiku (s) For the Soul How high can one fly? Wonders the caged bird at dawn Dusk set her soul free. Angry silences Muted whimpers, quiet moans Rage behind closed doors Do I sound okay Guitar…
A few Haiku(s) on the Writer’s Block
There goes a writer Chasing after her still mind Running in circles. Words refuse to write Her head is an empty space The ink has run dry. Pens of all colors Vie with each other to write But there’s no…
Romancing The Roads #AtoZChallenge
Blogging From A to Z Challenge (April 2016) Blogging From A to Z Challenge (April 2016) The theme I’ve chosen for this year’s blogging challenge is ‘Travel’, and in keeping with my theme I have taken you along on my…