Words, it’s amazing how a particular word can change the mood, setting, or tone of a written piece. I played around with a few words while writing this Haiku. I wanted it to ring true so the choice of words is important.
I looked at: soaring, dancing, sailing, falling, blown, swept, thrown, each of these words can change the meaning, depth, and insight of this little Haiku. Mmm, I chose sailing.
I am a petal
sailing on the charging winds
up, down, flying free!
It’s a Haiku kind of day so lets plug-in another:
Elephant rears up
its trunk is packed and ready
the door holds steady
Artwork: Open Mouthed Elephant in the room by Banksy. Click on the picture to enjoy his wonderful work.
Jun 20, 2012 @ 18:10:16
I enjoy Haiku–the reading of. I am a lazy thinker so not much on the writing of. But you are inspiring me so maybe I will give it a try–someday…
Jun 20, 2012 @ 21:55:59
I hope you do Patricia. You can use syllablecounter.com to help speed things up
Jun 20, 2012 @ 22:12:02
I like the vibrant red! The photos and Haiku are lovely together. Blessings to you, Elizabeth…
Jun 21, 2012 @ 23:28:12
I love the reds in that too Carol Ann. Thanks and blessings
Jun 21, 2012 @ 13:38:52
You chose the perfect word in ‘sailing’ Elizabeth, that is so beautfiul! I envy those who can write any kind of poetry. Thanks so much for sharing these!
Jun 21, 2012 @ 23:22:54
Thanks Deanna.
Jun 21, 2012 @ 19:23:54
I enjoyed your revealing of the process with your list of words at the beginning. It is not an easy chore to write a Haiku.
Jun 21, 2012 @ 23:27:13
Thanks Ivon, I really enjoy writing Haikus, and I’m finding them easier and more enjoyable to write now that I’ve a few under my belt