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3 Feb 2012

The Haiku Challenge -3



ravagers of hope -
speak to me of troubled times
cast the shadows out

©Karen @Something Written
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The Haiku Challenge

Written for The Haiku Challenge 2012 - Day 3 – February 3rd – Theme: Paint the Image
Photo Clicked by Anand of: Apple Blossom's Photography
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18 comments:

  1. Dark and powerful. I love your writing. Thank you.

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  2. The opening line is a dramatic description! Beautiful!

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  3. Ravagers of hope paints such a visceral image for me ~~ well done!

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  4. words as strong as those weathered hands !

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  5. It touches the deepest of feelings...nice...:)

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  6. What you have written here seems to me to be a desperate plea. May it be answered!


    To Paint This Image
    To Paint the Image

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  7. I like the ravagers of hope ~

    Nice one ~

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  8. Ravagers of hope ---> such a powerful impact this has!

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  9. Sad, powerful..yes cast the shadows out

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  10. A compelling verse! Very impressive.

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  11. Simply, beautiful and powerful.. One of the favorites of the day..

    Someone is Special

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  12. Vivid images. I've stared at the haiku trying to discern meaning. A lot is suggested. More is left unsaid. It's almost like a zen koan.
    Judy

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  13. Hi Judy,
    I think often, haiku is a lot like a riddle. Understanding the meaning, requires the reader to figure it out. Then again - this haiku may be nothing more than a Zen moment. I can tell you what inspired me to write these words, and what it means to me, but really, I wrote with my heart and little logic.

    I appreciate the time you take to read and ponder my poems. Thanks for that, and for encouraging, and supporting this latest endeavour.

    Cheers

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  14. "Cast the shadows out"--what a wonderful imperative :)

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