Redux
two halves, we are whole
my spirit animal, proud
you and me, so free
Originally posted 2/5/2019 on I Write Her.
Liberty
Tag: haiku
An Adventure To The Dark Side
surprisingly soft
an unexpected delight
black beach sand squashy
Lacking Depth
Redux
feigned warmth and big smiles
shallow souls embrace nothing
essences hollow
Originally posted 1/29/2019 on I Write Her.
Watchful Guardian
she sees right through me
with her stoic precision
i feel uncovered
Pure Haiku – “Ghost Owl Face” Theme – OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS!
Thank you to Kerfe Roig for providing us with one of her amazing artworks to use as inspiration for this month’s theme.
You are invited to submit up to 5 traditional haiku BEFORE midnight on 31st October 2024 UK time on the theme of Ghost Owl Face.
Please send your submissions to purehaiku@gmail.com
I’m looking for incredible haiku that are inspired by the above image but not reliant on it in order to make sense.
RESTRICTIONS:
Only haiku constructed in the traditional/classical format will be accepted. This means each haiku must consist of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line and 5 syllables in the third line. More information about this can be found at COMPOSING.
You are NOT allowed to use any of the following words in either the body of your haiku or in the titles, if you choose to use titles: Ghost / Ghosts, Owl / Owls, Face / Faces.
Only one email submission per person. ALL 5 of your haiku MUST be sent in one email.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Haiku MUST be sent in the body of your email along with ALL the information requested on the EMAIL SUBMISSION page. It’s really important you read this page because there are certain things you need to tell me eg your copyright name.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The Selection Process is described in detail on the SELECTION page. Please ensure you read this page thoroughly BEFORE you send me your haiku so you are clear on how the process works. Please be aware, that not everyone’s haiku are read by the Artist, only those that make it through to the shortlist for the Artist’s Choice.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY SUBMIT HAIKU:
Read ALL the pages mentioned above before you put pen to paper.
Provide ALL the information required. If you don’t provide me with you Copyright Name, your submission will automatically be rejected.
Please DON’T send any attachments – all emails with attachments go straight into the spam folder and I don’t see them.
Read at least the last two themes to find out what kind of haiku are published here at Pure Haiku.
I look forward to your submissions!
Majestic
in awe of nature
so prominent and regal
takes my breath away
Unflinching
paused with intention
laser-focused on the prize
success in the pounce
Challenges
Redux
always tossed about
life’s waves pitching you around
riding out the storms
Attaining maturity gives you the ability to throw an anchor overboard at just the right times. It’s knowing that life will be a wild ride, but you’ll always be able to hang on. You understand that things will eventually calm down to where you can survive. And be in command of a bigger boat.
Originally posted on I Write Her 12/25/2018.
Nature’s Glow
rising or setting
majesty of a sun’s crown
enlightens our view
Paid Slavery
Redux
our current system
drudgery for the dollar
we’re really not free
Originally posted 12/21/2018 on I Write Her.
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