It’s Poetry Friday!
Today I’m sharing a few haiku that found themselves onto the page this week. The first comes from an idea proposed by Mary Lee. If she solves Wordle in three, she uses those words to craft a haiku. I don’t know how well that will work for me since I almost always start with the same word, but I decided to give it a try. On Sunday my words were slate, crony, olden.
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atop the slate roof
Gargoyle cronies wait and watch
as in olden days
The weather has been very comfortable the last few days. I took advantage of the cooler nights to sit outside as the moon waxed to full. And wow – was it ever noisy!
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full moon glow spotlights
a midnight insect concert
nature’s lullaby
The last one comes from an experience I had at the PennDOT Driver License Center. There’s often a very long wait of more than an hour that can fuel an unpleasant experience. The woman in the cubicle next to me was very distressed after learning that she would have to return on another day and wait in line yet again. This would be a burden since she cares for her ill spouse and is facing surgery herself. I thought she might cry until the man helping me reached over to her, offering what amounted to a “go to the head of the line” pass. Usually those must be used on the same day, but he made sure it was good anytime she needed it. I was touched by his kindness.
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simple kindnesses
shown in gentle words and deeds
human to human
Mona has the roundup today at her website here. Be sure to stop by to read about her wishing rock and for lots more poetry goodness.
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I’m on a bit of a haiku had too, after reading Climbing the Volcano. Also thinking about how the form helps distill thoughts on our fellow humans- not just nature. Gonna try!
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This is lovely, how you’ve captured your days in haiku. The Gargoyle one reminds me of the ones we saw on old churches on our trip to Montreal. And of course, the story of kindness melted my heart.
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Rose, what a fabulous idea for Wordle poetry. Now you’ve got me thinking about doing it with Connections… hmmm. Interesting that you start Wordle with slate. I usually start with least, which has all the same letters! I digress. Your gargoyle is spot on! Amazing how you made those three words shine. I especially love the story that inspired your wonderful third haiku.
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Haiku served you well this week, Rose, and thanks for serving it up for us.
I was so touched by the PennDOT story. 🥲
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Great Word Wonderment, Rose! I especially luv what you did with Wordle words – & I’m often thanking Mary Lee.
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Rose, thank you for these small moments of beauty, Rose. I love gargoyles. Though your haiku made me think of certain govt leaders and wishing they tumble right off the roof and break. Nope, I’m not bitter at all! And what a wonderful DMV story. I practically wanted to cry for that woman, too!
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Thank you, Laura. I’m with you on the government gargoyles!
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There are gargoyles at our airport, always a delight to see them again, Rose, & considering we know they are not babies, I love your haiku with “Gargoyle cronies“! I’ve done Wordle for a long time, may time to start a word collection? I love the moon, thus your haiku certainly brought a smile, & as did the kindness by that man for the upset woman. It’s the nicest thing when someone chooses to be kind! Thanks for all!
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Thank you, Linda.
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I’m glad you gave a Wordle-in-Three haiku a try! Yours turned out perfectly! But, yeah, it doesn’t go so well if you always use the same first word. I use whatever pops into my mind (that might also lead to a good haiku)!
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Rose, your haikus are very interesting since you use settings as a central thought for 2nd and 3rd haiku, while you play with Wordle in Three for the 1st haiku. All three have special moments, especially the haiku on kindness. Since I could not capture the moon on a beautiful summer night, I enjoyed your poem with nature’s concert.
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Rose, your haiku are just precious. All of them tell a story and put images in the reader’s mind. I love the gargoyles, and so great that it had the constraints of the three Wordle guesses. Wow! Impressive. Thanks for sharing the context of each. They made me enjoy the poems even more.
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Oh I love a good midnight insect concert. :)
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Wordle in three — how fun and clever! Prompts are endless, aren’t they????
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