Abandoned princess
Sits by the dark pond, ordained
To usher in light
Her tresses create that magic
The dilemma of drenching haunts.
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Dendrophilous dame
Held captive by clawed tentacles
Enigmatic entity
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A statue comes alive
When darkness encompasses her
Spiritual sojourn
© Balroop Singh
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Thank you Colleen and Diana for choosing this compelling image that instantly pulled me into this challenge.
Some smiles bewitch
Only when all lights go out
Halloween magic!
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Your eyes enchant
Our love shimmers through them
Feral and fiery!
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Haiku inspired from Eugi’s Weekly Prompt ‘Bewitched.‘ Thank you.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Halloween.
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Magic in the air
Created by clouds of dreams
Lilting with life
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Clouds combined
To celebrate love for poetry
Echoes resounded
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When clouds smile
When warmth is felt within
Morning seems surreal.
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Company of clouds,
Chilly winds, quickened my pace
To welcome winter
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Echoes of life
Reverberate around us
Splendid sutures.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Sue Vincent for an inspiring Thursday #photoprompt Clouded
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Fall evokes emotions
It speaks myriad messages of
Beauty, life and re-birth.
I didn’t know what is “Fall” till I saw and discovered its real meaning. I didn’t know Autumn is “delicious” or “ the year’s last, loveliest smile” till I tasted it.
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot
Autumn was just another season for me, a relief from scorching heat. Beauties of Mother Nature were revealed to me when I visited this part of the globe to meet my girls who chose to study in U.S universities. The charm of Bryn Mawr campus captivated me, evoking emotions that melted into words:
Ochre and crimson
Robes of Mother Nature remind
Decay can be exquisite.
Autumn is peeping
Through the sidewalks it smiles
Evoking eloquence.
Beauty changes connotation
Decay doesn’t decimate it
Gather treasures for posterity.
Year after year, as I watch this beauty now and consider myself blessed to see how mother earth gathers treasures for posterity.
Thank you for your support dear readers. I am travelling this month. See you in December.
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There was a time when I didn’t understand Haiku. I thought anybody could write those three lines, which hardly evoke any emotion till I tried to write this form and stumbled; till I came across brilliant haiku! My prejudice fell apart, as I started exploring more about this form of poetry.
The inspiration came from my blogger friend Bette A. Stevens who evoked my interest with her brilliant haiku that she keeps sharing at her blog. My Experiments with Haiku seem to fade into insignificance when I read My Maine: Haiku through the Seasons by Bette Stevens. There are some books that leave a profound impact on you, that stay with you long after you have read the last page. Bette’s new release is one such book and I would like to share my reflections about this book.
My Maine: Haiku through the Seasons by Bette Stevens is an exhilarating journey through the seasons, brilliantly defined in the form of haiku, each one a vivid treat for lovers of nature. Bette takes us along as she walks through the breathtaking woods and vales of The Pine State. Here, spring emerges from ‘wintery boughs,’ breaking their stony silence, as birds, bees and butterflies return to lend a riotous glimmer to the landscape. We watch in delight as mother earth divests her icy mantle, blossoms smile in harmony with the clouds as they roll in to add their sparkle to them. The shimmer brightens with the rich imagery of the poet. Awestruck, I walk further to explore more of Maine!
Summer sounds come alive in these haiku and I could almost see and hear the revelry that mingles with the ‘red, white and blue hues’ – craft fairs, festivals, dinners and timeless tales evoked by ‘crispy, crunchy leaves’ are retold by Stevens in a succinct manner. Life comes full circle as ‘icy crystal robes’ return, ‘lilacs stand naked’ and the poet is enchanted by white confetti falling on white pines! Bette’s style is so captivating that one reading of this book is not enough. I have read it twice but would keep returning to this book to savor the charm that flows through it. My favorite picture is the one with a clear rainbow heralding spring. A must read!
© Balroop Singh
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