Dusk ruling ahead,
Hope sinking desperately,
Black water rising.
Stand tall, head held high,
Decipher sculpted meaning,
Darkness leads to light.
Hardened rocks and coal,
Glowing pure, they brightly shine,
Polished diamonds.
This Haiku is written for Haiku Heights and the Prompt is Meaning.
What can I say...it's superb...mindblowing! Welcome back! was missing your posts :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the welcome :-) Was down with viral fever since the last 4-5 days :-(
Deleteah, yes, the process a diamond in the ruff goes through ~ well crafted contemplative haiku ~ namaste, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteThere is a diamond hidden in everyone :-)
DeleteVery beautiful haiku...I loved the second one....There lies the actual point!...Nicely penned
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring Haiku!
ReplyDeleteI like the way how you start with the troubled feelings and then turn it into something positive with the magnificent example of diamond.
I have tagged you for Liebster Blog award.
http://imaginativespiral.blogspot.com/2012/07/tagging-season-2-episode-1.html
It would be great if you could spare some time to visit. :)
Thanks Sui for the award .... this is my 1st award, and am really glad receiving it from a master blogger like you :-)
DeleteThanks a lot :-)
My pleasure! =)
Delete"sculpted meaning" is fraught with depth. Great line.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bruce ... it's really challenging finding the right words for Haiku ... just trying to learn each day :-)
DeleteAwesome haiku. This one is so ... inspirational and makes me speechless.
ReplyDeleteNamaste
Thanks and Namaste Kristjaan. Glad you visited my blog :-)
DeleteDiamond in the rough gets polished depending on the individual. A polished person in everyone is the ultimate 'polished diamond' Great write Green, and welcome back!
ReplyDeleteHank
Thank You Hank :-)
Deletesquare your shoulders and toughen up, and 'darkness [will] lead to light' ...
ReplyDeleteThat's true Joanne :-)
DeleteVery nice way with words! Hx
ReplyDeleteThank You Hannah :-)
DeleteLoved your offering. Absolutely lovely, peppered just the right amount of hinting at nature and seasons!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely words :-)
DeleteWONDERFUL.
ReplyDeleteThank You Judith :-)
DeleteSo I need to learn to write haiku, it seems! And I hope I can learn from such fine examples as yours.
ReplyDeleteThe depth and the positivity in your poem was inspiring. :)
Thanks Vaishali :-) Even I am a learner, trying to incorporate my learning in my writings :-)
DeleteSuch beautiful imagery! You are the king of haikus my friend!! I loved it!
ReplyDeleteThat's really a wonderful praise Crystal ... thanks a lot :-)
DeleteBut I have yet to learn a lot before I can start writing Haiku properly :-)
"Darkness leads to light"
ReplyDeleteIf only we could learn that lesson!
Meaning in Shadows
Very true !!!
DeleteI'm finding some profound poetry here..congratulations on the award!
ReplyDeleteThanks a million :-)
DeleteLike it... face the pressure and shine.. so u shine in life. Good meaning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Leo :-)
DeleteThank You Loredana :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad I stopped by. I love this haiku on Meaning. That last stanza is stunning.
ReplyDeleteNow I have something to aspire to. My favorite line is "decipher sculpted meaning". I'm still thinking about this one. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Jeremy :-)
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