it begins at birth
for seedlings and neophytes
life’s first little death
how the dreamers groan
birthing hope in ecstasy
’twill be what saves us
kat ~ 3 October 2016
A few Haiku for Haiku Horizon’s Poetry Challenge, prompt word, “Birth”.
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Birth
Star War
A poem (comprised of 5 10-syllable lines with end words on each line that rhyme) for Jane Dougherty’s Poetry Challenge #50 based on the painting you see here. It just so happens that there is buzz in the news this week that NASA has discovered a new constellation. Well not a new one, it’s been there for eons, but their revelation has caused them to suggest that there are 13 zodiac signs not 12. This is terribly confusing and I am afraid I cannot wrap my brain around the new “me”. Here’s my nifty little poem about stargazing.
“Constellations” by C. Santieau
I’ve always known that I’m a Gemini,
guided by twin stars in the night sky.
Its signs and attributes to me apply,
but scientific theory now implies
I’m Taurus born! That’s Bull I just can’t buy!
kat ~ 29 September 2016
Selfless
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gracious but unwise
carrying other’s burdens
forsaking one’s own.
kat ~ 28 September 2016
This haiku in response to Haiku Horizon’s Weekly Challenge, prompt word: Carry.
Leaving Home
There is strength to leave
to pursue one’s wildest dreams
when home’s your anchor.
kat ~ 28 September 2016
This Haiku in response to Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Challenge, prompt words: Home/Leaves.
The Gift
Photo by Wolf Schram
“You aint from ‘round here are ya’ mister?” that’s what I said to him when he pulled up to the curb there and got out of that yellow chevy of his.
He says to me, “No bub, I’m not, but here take these,” and he hands me the keys, gives me a wink, and says, “take good care of her will ya?” like I’m some car park valet or somethin’.
So anyhow, I jest been sitting here waitin’, takin’ care of his old classic, even polished her up for him while I been waitin’, but it’s been over a week an’ I’m startin’ to wonder if that feller is comin’ back or if I jest got me a new damn car!
~kat – 22 September 2016
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A Three Line Tale for Sonya of Only 100 Words based on this cool photograph by Wolf Schram.
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