of life in its many forms.
For this week: the rain came, dousing fire raging within; like smoke, it drifts and fades. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan'sĀ Haiku Challenge #276. This week's prompt words are Forest and Whisper. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it… Continue reading Passion #Haiku 276
Ripples of longing, waves rushing to shore, as time winding its way home. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan'sĀ Haiku Challenge #262. This week's prompt words are RIPPLE and WIND. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to"… Continue reading Longing #Haiku 262
Dashing here and there, longing will never be stilled. Not all hope is lost. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan'sĀ Haiku Challenge #256. This week's prompt words are hope and dash. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it… Continue reading Longing #Haiku 256
Sweet as it may be, the heart trembles with longing only to know 'home'. ~ FlorenceT The haiku is a contribution to Ronovan'sĀ Haiku Challenge #254. This week's prompt words are sweet and heart. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it… Continue reading Longing #Haiku 254
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This haiku is a contribution to Ronovan'sĀ Haiku Challenge #202.Ā This week'sĀ prompt words are fragileĀ and heartbeat. If you are interested in participating, go to RonovanWrites and check out his weekly challenge published every Monday - it comes with "how-to" if you are new to writing haiku. Challenge yourself! š heart's not shatter-proof, it beats, thunderous… Continue reading Longing #Haiku
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 200 with prompt words - ire, fire This is Ronovan's 200th consecutive weekly challenge - amazing feat for keeping it up!Ā So he gives us "ire" and "fire"? š fire rages on, heat consuming, rising ire breathless possession. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2018 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts… Continue reading Breathless #Haiku Challenge 200 @RonovanWrites
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 188Ā with prompt words - quick, slip As the slip glides down, Blood quickens, his eyes entranced A death long coming. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2018 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
I have been reading poetry lately, not the Whitman, Cummings or Oliver but of contemporary poets, many of whom shared their creations first on social media before making it to traditional publication.
Who hasnāt heard of New York Times bestselling author, Rupi Kaur withĀ Milk and Honey (2014),Ā her debutĀ collection of poetry and prose collection of poems, and the recentĀ The Sun and Her Flowers (2017).Ā Both books address the ebb and flow of life ā triumph and loss, joy and hurt, trauma and healing ā in essence tracing the universality of the human condition.
Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey
Then there is the works of Lang Laev, born to Cambodian parents in a refugee camp in Thailand and raised in Sydney. She is the author of 5 collections of poems and prose, the most successful being Lullabies (2014) and Love and Misadventure (2013).Ā Her other collections include
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RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 179Ā with prompt words - Flare, Steam Ā Passion erupting Light showers, the earth rumbles Effervescent life. ~ FlorenceT And if you are wondering... š Flare = erupting Steam = effervescent Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 174Ā with prompt words - Smooth, Hand Ā Fingers trace, across smooth terrain, he possesses Hand seeking relief. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 169Ā with prompt words - Silk, Skin Silk bonds unyielding on skin, claiming possessing, Two minds embracing. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 167 with prompt words - Touch, Miss Ā delicate caress sepia images delight wanting in absence. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 165 with prompt words - Passion, Play Ā Emoting depth, its Desire intense and pure, Vocals reign delight. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 155 with prompt words - Ember, Flame Re-light these embers A love story enduring Everlasting flame ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 152 with prompt words - Color, Warmth Color of his eyes, Blue welcome of sensuousness, Warm feelings assail. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 138 with prompt words - Secret, Burn Tales of old, hidden Searing memories reveal Passion still remains. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 134 with prompt words - Blow, Please As you please, I will Bow before the pleasures felt Till fear blows away. ~ FlorenceT Ā© 2017 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge 132 with prompt words - Flame, Kiss Fire rages on Heat waves plundering, assaults Like a loverās kiss. ~ FlorenceT Enjoy - Ā© 2016 FlorenceT Copyright reserved. The author asserts her moral and legal rights over this work.
MEANINGS AND MUSINGS 