Lotus feet

I am aware of the horrors of lotus feet due to feet binding in China. However, Indian culture has compared the feet of God to lotus, perhaps, due to its cleansing properties. Devotion (Bhakti Rasa) is not really my stronghold, but this week's prompt led me to try my hand at it. Here's the haiku … Continue reading Lotus feet

Being Tree-d

perceived strength watches helplessly floating boats harsh currents cross over the arch -challenged mobility weeps https://scvincent.com/2019/07/04/thursday-photo-prompt-span-writephoto/

Alien

their hollowness fears strength of my free will power they fear redundance - my completeness – alien to sellers of protection https://frankjtassone.com/2019/06/29/haikai-challenge-92-6-29-19-independence-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/

Sunbathing

suffused with slow warmth inner glaciers start melting whole being renewed https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/06/26/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-june-26th-2019-sun-bathing/

Know the rules

I felt the sand slipping beneath my feet, and soon I was sinking down below. I’d been caught in quicksand. My classmates formed a human chain to pull me out, and succeeded in about seven minutes. We were on a zoology excursion to the Alibag beach. The wonders of nature that we had fished out … Continue reading Know the rules

Strength

not-so-subtle digs on being perceived as bad fit ill-disguised sarcasm makes dents on self-esteem – yet give me strength to walk away reverse the flow of disdain https://onewomansquest.org/2019/06/24/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-54-subtle/

Peek-a-boo

much-needed short respite mellow sun peeks from grey clouds wanting to get wet https://frankjtassone.com/2019/06/22/haikai-challenge-91-6-22-19-midsummer-rain-samidare-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/