Haiku Friday
Memories clouded
Like raindrops on a window
Remembrance wells up
A storm’s been weathered
This tumultuous friendship
Is now laid to rest
Your words like raindrops
Easily dried by the sun
Looking to the warmth
For I know deep down
In my heart and soul I’ve done
More than I should have
Raindrops come and go
Sight’s easily distorted
But I choose to see
Keeping memories
Always safe and tucked away
Same goes for the hurt
For I have the choice
To allow myself to see
Through the blurred window
–MOL 2/08
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February 22nd, 2008 at 6:19 am
That’s beautiful.
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:47 am
Wow that is really moving. What a great haiku!
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:20 am
Wow, just. wow.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:34 am
lovely haiku…
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:47 am
Very powerful and moving.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:57 am
just beautiful.
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:16 am
Talk about poignancy, Mishelle.
Letting go of hurt, realizing something can’t be the way it should be, holding on to what is good . . . All of these are SO HARD to do. Did you read the post on Marriage and Manure that I put up? If not, I would be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
It’s WEIRD how you and I seem to be thinking about the same things for a few weeks on end now!
And, Thank You for commenting on my haiku.
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:36 am
You are so amazing. That was incredible!
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:37 am
I haven’t even touched the other ‘kus yet, but I think I can declare this one my favorite of the day!
Just beautiful!
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:48 am
What a poignantly powerful piece of writing that touches my heart & soul this morning. Thanks for sharing … and may your choice bring you peace.
Hugs and blessings,
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:32 am
This was a lovely peek into your soul. Thanks for opening the window.
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:32 am
Sorry for the loss of your friendship. I can relate.
So glad for you that you can let go.
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:53 am
amazing!!
letting go…that is so hard! i’ve had to say goodbye to a couple of friends. sometimes, keeping the friendship going…it’s just too hard…and, friendships shouldn’t take THAT much work!!
take care honey!!
xoxo
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:16 am
Touching haiku…nice job. I think we’ve all probably been there with a friend or two. Letting go is the hardest part.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:29 am
Wow, really powerful. I think it speaks to many of us who have had to say goodbye to a friendship, but you just said it all so much better than I could articulate.
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Beautiful and sad. I feel like I should get on the phone and call some people now.
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Very powerful powerful poem SAM. And I must say the newer post about letting your friend go is spot on. Catch and release is a healthy thing my friend.
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Awesome Mishelle. Just awesome. So beautifully said.
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Beautiful Haiku! It sounds like what the teacher always wanted us to do in HS English. What in my mind I think of as “real haiku.” :> And I love the picture of the rainstorm.
February 22nd, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I bow down to your writing talents! Nice ‘ku, Mishi.
Happy Friday, Girl!
February 22nd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Oh, Mishi that is so beautiful. You are such an expressive poet. It sucks when you lose friendships you work hard to keep up. What’s the O stand for?
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:18 pm
that is an amazing ‘ku.
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:37 pm
beautiful Haiku, you are so talented in so many ways
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Thanks everyone! It’s where my heart’s been all week, and to get it out was very cathartic.
AFF: “O” stands for “Odyssey”, my middle name, my dad’s name.
February 22nd, 2008 at 5:11 pm
that was beautiful, mishi. just beautiful.
February 24th, 2008 at 2:02 am
Great one, girlfriend. Truly poetic.
Simply amazing.