thinkALONG! 6 May

A TUESDAY FEATURE

hosts: Padma Rajeswari, K. Ramesh

guest editor: Lorraine Haig

Only the unpublished poems (that are never published on any social media platform/journals/anthologies) posted here for each prompt will be considered for Triveni Haikai India's monthly journal -- haikuKATHA, each month.

Poets are requested to post poems (haiku/senryu) that adhere to the prompts/exercises given.

Only 1 poem to be posted in 24 hours. Total 2 poems per poet are allowed each week (numbered 1,2). So, revise your poems till 'words obey your call'.

If a poet wants feedback, then the poet must mention 'feedback welcome' below each poem that is being posted.

Responses are usually a mixture of grain and chaff. The poet has to be discerning about what to take for the final version of the poem or the unedited version will be picked up for the journal.

The final version should be on top of the original version for selection.

Poetry is a serious business. Give you best attempt to feature in haikuKATHA !!

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palominos

curve of the winter hills

in moonlight

-Carolyn Rohig

This has been a favourite of mine since I first read it.

A Palomino horse has a gold or pale coat with a white or silver mane or tail. The kire comes after palominos.

This haiku is comparing the two parts. If this had been in daylight the comparison would not have been as effective. With a full moon the hills take on the hue of the palominos. The golden light shining on the backs of the horses and on the hills create a glowing image, almost ethereal. The curve of the hills relates to the curve of the horses. There is a oneness with nature and yugen which  touches some essential spirit.

Compose a haiku that compares two elements in nature.