Lines, lips and circles: A Cris A-inspired journey back to Haiku
A Cris A - inspired line, lip and circle Haiku
I read Basho, the great Japanese poet (1644-94) when I feel I am no good at writing. Basho's poems enchant, comfort and instruct. In my heart, I am a student of his style but I have not yet reached a level when I can say I am a very good student of Haiku.
I have been amazed by Cris A's photoshop creations that instead of using the photos he gave us permission to use at hubpages, in this hub I am using a photo he didn't say we have permission. I am just asking permission now. Of course, I'm prepared to take out this beautiful photo if permission is not granted.
Lips, lines and circles
Queues of warm bodies
waiting for work
Back home, a line of needs.
Dots from drops of rain
following subterranean lanes
Fear, a hole in the ground.
Moonshine over fields
with unpredictable shafts
Dreams move in the dark.
Lips, an orifice
Exit to heaven or hell
The horizon, a ribbon of longing.
Shoreline at twilight
foam and pebble and a glass
Sunset - a torment and a prayer.
Windsong and yellow leaves
Tresses tossed around
Each wrinkle is a story.
Lines forming circles
Pain, a spool of rope
Words growing wings.
Here's Cris A's hubpages link:
http://hubpages.com/hub/sleep-to-dream-to-wake