Three People Haiku

[B-Mental]

lay down your flowers
seek you then vase and water

[dramasnot6]

lay down your flowers
seek you then vase and water
Beauty on display

[firefangled]

Firefly in a jar

[B-Mental]

Firefly in a jar
Containment does not suit you

[TheFifthElement]

Firefly in a jar
confinement does not suit you,
your light becomes dark

[ampoule]

the cavern is deep

[TheFifthElement]

the cavern is deep
beyond imagination

[alakungfu]

the cavern is deep
beyond imagination
realizing strong fears

[asilef73]

time rushes by me

[alakungfu]

time rushes by me
feel the blast as it charges

[firefangled]

time rushes by me
feel the blast as it charges
a black horse in night

[firefangled]

once again awake

[alakungfu]

once again awake
regretting the dream I lost

[ampoule]

once again awake
regretting the dream I lost
I will search today

[alakungfu]

Was it really you?

[asilef73]

Was it really you?
The other half of my soul?

[ampoule]

was it really you?
The other half of my soul?
I can't find myself

[Sarasvati21]

Lost within the night

[ampoule]

Lost within the night
My soul's serenading light

[firefangled]

Lost within the night
My soul's serenading light
carried on the wind

[_JadeRain_]

Life begins to flow
Ebbing in our conscious veins
Moving with the tide

[blp]

Phrenology hurts?

[firefangled]

Phrenology hurts?
Go mind your own bumps bi'ness

[alakungfu]

Phrenology hurts?
Go mind your own bumps bi'ness,
attention shedding...

[ampoule]

my nose, this grindstone

[symphony]

my nose, this grindstone
the rest of the story has

[kiz_paws]

my nose, this grindstone
the rest of the story has
forever changed me

[_JadeRain_]

Once in a blue moon

[firefangled]

Once in a blue moon
I kissed your mouth way too soon

[_JadeRain_]

Once in a blue moon
I kissed your mouth way too soon
Thank you for this boon

[ampoule]

Sunset sails of red

[alakungfu]

Sunset sails of red
Gouge the distance with their fire

[firefangled]

Sunset sails of red
Gouge the distance with their fire
entering the night

[asilef73]

moonlit hills below

[alakungfu]

moonlit hills below
soften the seasonal change

[TheFifthElement]

moonlit hills below
soften the seasonal change
blanketing comfort

[_JadeRain_]

There in the garden

[alakungfu]

There in the garden
of the fruits of wild delight

[firefangled]

There in the garden
of the fruits of wild delight,
I reach, pull, and bite

[firefangled]

Come snake, have no fear

[lucidnightmares]

come snake, have no fear
drawn within your melody

[kiz_paws]

come snake, have no fear
drawn within your melody
into shadows dart

[TheFifthElement]

Secrets people tell

[kiz_paws]

Secrets people tell
with just their body language

[asilef73]

Secrets people tell
with just their body language
my hands tremble so

[kiz_paws]

The raindrops dancing

[firefangled]

The raindrops dancing,
at first the blacktop is hot

[ampoule]

The raindrops dancing,
at first the blacktop is hot
see the steam rising

[ampoule]

The bud is brimming

[asilef73]

the bud is brimming
with a vast, eager wonder

[TheFifthElement]

the bud is brimming
with a vast, eager wonder
a blossoming hope.

[TheFifthElement]

In an open palm

[kiz_paws]

In an open palm
snowflakes fall and slowly melt

[TheFifthElement]

In an open palm
snowflakes fall and slowly melt
inevitably.

[TheFifthElement]

Last night, in a dream

[kiz_paws]

Last night, in a dream
you convinced me of your charm

[firefangled]

Last night, in a dream
you convinced me of your charm
the night sky pauses

[_JadeRain_]

Lost within a dream

[asilef73]

lost within a dream
hazy images and fear

[ampoule]

lost within a dream
hazy images and fear
swimming to the top

[kiz_paws]

Spiders have eight legs

[firefangled]

Spiders have eight legs,
five for your senses, and three
for your defenses

[firefangled]

(sorry, I couldn't resist)

What is Earth to us

[ampoule]

We forgive you, Fire.

What is Earth to us
a merry-go-round soft green

[kiz_paws]

Spiders have eight legs,
five for your senses, and three
for your defenses
Couldn't resist? Glad -- loved your additions! ;)

What is Earth to us
a merry-go-round soft green
with a moon of cheese

[ampoule]

my kaleidoscope

[firefangled]

my kaleidoscope
the world in shapes and colors

[kiz_paws]

My kaleidoscope
the world in shapes and colors
no day is the same

[symphony]

quivering curtains

[Sarasvati21]

quivering curtains
hanging in a cold moonlight

[ampoule]

quivering curtains
hanging in a cold moonlight
your breath moving them

[alakungfu]

cloyed like cherry wine

[asilef73]

cloyed like cherry wine
the flowery words of love

[firefangled]

cloyed like cherry wine
the flowery words of love
watch out for the pit

[ampoule]

watch out for the pit

haha...I like that! Reminds me of the saying, "If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?"



the bud is leafing

[firefangled]

the bud is leafing
the flower turns in its sleep

[CdnReader]

the bud is leafing
the flower turns in its sleep
stretching in full bloom

[firefangled]

Live me a full soul

[symphony]

Live me a full soul
in the colors of a day

(Wonderful first line, fire. Sorry if i couldnt do it justice.)

[CdnReader]

Live me a full soul
in the colours of a day
my handprint on yours

[firefangled]

I work, Blackbird sings

[ampoule]

I work, Blackbird sings
and I lie awake, sleepless

[TheFifthElement]

I work, Blackbird sings
and I lie awake, sleepless,
sobbing to its song.

[CdnReader]

give me one sweet love

[ampoule]

give me one sweet love
and peel it for me

[CdnReader]

give me one sweet love
and peel it for me
sticky juice dribbles

[symphony]

spin the pencil once

[CdnReader]

spin the pencil once
i think better in circles

[ampoule]

spin the pencil once
I think better in circles
seeking radius

[symphony]

An unfinished song

[CdnReader]

An unfinished song
unplaced notes languish in wait

[symphony]

An unfinished song
unplaced notes languish in wait
the sound too distant

[CdnReader]

ride through the black night

[ampoule]

ride through the black night
posing dark horse tricks

[alakungfu]

ride through the black night
posing dark horse tricks
anonymously

[firefangled]

Waiting for echoes

[CdnReader]

Waiting for echoes
Voices resonate, hollow

[ampoule]

waiting for echoes
voices resonate, hollow
sad, soundless whispers

[CdnReader]

so will i follow

[firefangled]

so will i follow
the heart that beats for beauty

[AdoreroDio]

so I will follow
the heart that beats for beauty
falling into sync

[ampoule]

will you wait for me

[asilef73]

will you wait for me
'til i sort out right from wrong

[firefangled]

will you wait for me
'til i sort out right from wrong
meet me in Cherbourg?

[CdnReader]

Two peas in a pod

[schadenfreude]

Two peas in a pod
tumble down the river

[symphony]

Two peas in a pod
tumble down the river
and go rat-a-tat

[ampoule]

when you are in Rome

[firefangled]

when you are in Rome
you must let Rome be in you

[CdnReader]

when you are in Rome
you must let Rome be in you
breathe, become the past

[symphony]

water in a foil

[CdnReader]

water in a foil
reflecting the gentle curves

[firefangled]

water in a foil
reflecting the gentle curves
the colors beyond

[CdnReader]

night precedes the morn

[firefangled]

night precedes the morn
evening comes before night

[asilef73]

night precedes the morn
evening comes before night
with its rose-streaked skies

[CdnReader]

hearts shatter and break

[ampoule]

hearts shatter and break
and earthquake of sad or bad news

[kiz_paws]

Hearts shatter and break
and earthquake of sad or bad news
the real life dramas

[CdnReader]

Dripping August heat

[ampoule]

Dripping August heat
I cannot think about, yet

[asilef73]

Dripping August heat
I cannot think about, yet
when May is still young

[firefangled]

The years like breadcrumbs

[CdnReader]

The years like breadcrumbs,
crumbled under my feet, dust,

[ampoule]

The years like breadcrumbs,
crumbled under my feet, dust,
memories swept up

[CdnReader]

fellowships broken

[kiz_paws]

Fellowships broken
still the daisy pushes through

[CdnReader]

Fellowships broken
still the daisy pushes through
shining face of hope

[ampoule]

Are we not list'ning?

[CdnReader]

Are we not list'ning?
Only crumbled fragments left

[asilef73]

Are we not list'ning?
Only crumbled fragments left
gather the pieces

[CdnReader]

misty mountain rain

[asilef73]

misty mountain rain
dripping from my fingertips

[CdnReader]

misty mountain rain
dripping from my fingertips
drizzled o'er the earth

[firefangled]

yesterday's brief rain

[alakungfu]

yesterday's brief rain
respite of modern Van Gogh's

[kiz_paws]

Yesterday's brief rain
respite of modern Van Gogh's
drink, sunflowers, drink!

[CdnReader]

blue crystals aligned

[alakungfu]

blue crystals aligned
lapis and sapphire combined

[kiz_paws]

Blue crystals aligned
lapis and sapphire combined
no match for your eyes

[Il Penseroso]

blurred sunshine swelters

[firefangled]

blurred sunshine swelters
the sand ripples before me

[ampoule]

blurred sunshine swelters
the sand ripples before me
what is this mirage

[kiz_paws]

To the last three posters, I humbly salute (awesome combo!)

Ok, my contribution for a Line-1:

Penetrating stares

[B-Mental]

Penetrating stares
Silent apparitions pass

[alakungfu]

Penetrating stares
Silent apparitions pass
Granting cheer. Reprieve!

[CdnReader]

riverbank wand'ring

[alakungfu]

riverbank wad'ring
marvelling at the pond scum

[kiz_paws]

Riverbank wad'ring
marvelling at the pond scum
pebbles tossed make rings

[alakungfu]

mint sleeveless ball gown

[firefangled]

mint sleeveless ball gown
graceful petals in the rain

[ampoule]

mint sleeveless ball gown
graceful petals in the rain
chocolate meltaways

[kiz_paws]

Like runaway trains

[lucidnightmares]

like runaway trains
set loose on a twisted path

[kiz_paws]

Like runaway trains
set loose on a twisted path
catch your tomorrows

[CdnReader]

with your sultry voice

[ampoule]

with your sultry voice
you call now, come to breakfast

[CdnReader]

with your sultry voice
you call now, come to breakfast
tempting me with toast

[ampoule]

your kiss like sweet jam

[CdnReader]

your kiss like sweet jam
sticky strawberry smooches

[firefangled]

your kiss like sweet jam
sticky strawberry smooches
make my lips Smucker

[ampoule]

your kiss like sweet jam
sticky strawberry smooches
make my lips Smucker

:D :D love it love it love it...are we a team or what? :D :D


What are salad days

[alakungfu]

distance receding

[CdnReader]

your kiss like sweet jam
sticky strawberry smooches
make my lips Smucker

Oh, I agree, Amp. This is really great! :D Very clever ending, Fire. :)

:banana:

[CdnReader]

What are salad days

What are salad days
without the three-cheese dressing

[alakungfu]

sorry

What are salad days
without the three-cheese dressing
drizzled all around

[alakungfu]

distance receding

[ampoule]

distance receding
you are coming back, aren't you

[firefangled]

Oh, I agree, Amp. This is really great! :D Very clever ending, Fire. :)



We do strawberry right! Inspirational first two lines!

[CdnReader]

distance receding
you are coming back, aren't you
i hoped you'd stay gone

[firefangled]

walk without knowing

[CdnReader]

walk without knowing
the sway of the world's slow waltz

[ampoule]

walk without knowing
the sway of the world's slow waltz
one two three, one two....

[CdnReader]

^^^ :)

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a kangaroo's leap

[ampoule]

a kangaroo's leap
but holding on to her pouch

[Il Penseroso]

a kangaroo's leap
but holding on to her pouch
no kid tumbles out

is that right? what are little kangaroos called?

[CdnReader]

^^^ A baby kangaroo is a "joey." No, I didn't remember that from grade school (hahaha), I wiki'd it. But we forgive you.... :)

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The moon made me fall

[kiz_paws]

The moon made me fall
cascade, glittering raindrops

[CdnReader]

The moon made me fall
cascade, glittering raindrops
captured in my hands

[kiz_paws]

The touch of your hand

[firefangled]

The touch of your hand
carries the warmth of your soul

[kiz_paws]

The touch of your hand
carries the warmth of your soul
to my misty heart

[Il Penseroso]

an old refrain sung

[asilef73]

an old refrain sung
to a tune as old as time

[kiz_paws]

an old refrain sung
to a tune as old as time
heartbeat of the spheres

[CdnReader]

tick-tock clock, counting

[ampoule]

tick-tock clock, counting
waiting, sleepless, the alarm

[firefangled]

tick-tock clock, counting
waiting, sleepless, the alarm
hearing the moonlight

[kiz_paws]

heartbeats melt away

[firefangled]

heartbeats melt away
nor should we anticipate

[lucidnightmares]

heartbeats melt away
nor should we anticipate
live with the rhythm

[CdnReader]

a minstrel's ballad

[kiz_paws]

a minstrel's ballad
strummed softly beneath the boughs

[CdnReader]

a minstrel's ballad
strummed softly beneath the boughs
trees swaying in time

[Il Penseroso]

how come I always seem to get here for the intro? that's the hardest part! (and least fun)

lingering in blue

[CdnReader]

lingering in blue
folded, gently, in quarters

[ampoule]

lingering in blue
folded, gently, in quarters
the box now hidden

[firefangled]

Grasses rise golden

[ampoule]

Grasses rise golden
brush against my ankle

[firefangled]

Grasses rise golden
brush against my ankle
sunlight painting me

[ampoule]

He stands by the sea

[firefangled]

He stands by the sea
waiting for the wind to rise

[CdnReader]

He stands by the sea
waiting for the wind to rise
enticed by her scent

[firefangled]

He heard castanets

[CdnReader]

He heard castanets
and the clicking of her heels

[firefangled]

He heard castanets
and the clicking of her heels
her skirt hem brushed him

[CdnReader]

Handful of pebbles

[ampoule]

Handful of pebbles
Thrown like dice upon the sand

[kiz_paws]

Handful of pebbles
Thrown like dice upon the sand
and sway with the tide




how come I always seem to get here for the intro? that's the hardest part! (and least fun)Sorry IP, couldn't resist ... :p

[firefangled]

The pines are sighing

[kiz_paws]

The pines are sighing
restless winds caress the hawks

[CdnReader]

The pines are sighing
restless winds caress the hawks
thunderstorms threaten

[ampoule]

Look! Up there! The sky!

[CdnReader]

Look! Up there! The sky!
It's lower than yesterday!

[firefangled]

Look! Up there! The sky!
It's lower than yesterday!
Tomorrow we'll be flying!

[kiz_paws]

You are by my side

[CdnReader]

You are by my side
stuck to me like Elmer's glue

[ampoule]

You are by my side
stuck to me like Elmer's glue
I need my glue gun

[CdnReader]

a bear-claw necklace

[Tiny Dancer]

a bear-claw necklace
hung around his tawny neck

[ampoule]

a bear-claw necklace
hung around his tawny neck
resenting whiteness

[CdnReader]

sorrow lives inside

[ampoule]

sorrow lives inside
but embarrassed when it shows

[kiz_paws]

sorrow lives inside
but embarrassed when it shows
wrinkles never lie

[ampoule]

Is love second-hand?

[smartgirl]

Is love second-hand?
As glamorous as we think?

[Tiny Dancer]

Is love second-hand?
As glamorous as we think?
or a lie?

[Tiny Dancer]

What is truth?

[ampoule]

What is truth?


I think our haikus should be 5-7-5??? Is that correct?

[kiz_paws]

I think our haikus should be 5-7-5??? Is that correct?
Yes, the format we have adopted is the 5-7-5 (though there are some differences in ancient Japanese haiku form). But anyhow, would someone like to restart with a five syllable line? :)

[ampoule]

I'll go with Tiny Dancer's idea?


What is truth, do tell,

[kiz_paws]

What is truth, do tell,
but a one syllable word

[firefangled]

What is truth, do tell,
but a one syllable word
you in the middle

[ampoule]

What is truth, do tell,
but a one syllable word
you in the middle

Oooo....I like that.

[firefangled]

Tangled in Tango

[asilef73]

Tangled in Tango
enraptured limbs embracing

[CdnReader]

Tangled in Tango
enraptured limbs embracing
can't tell whose are whose

[firefangled]

We danced standing still

[AdoreroDio]

we danced standing still
remembering past summers

[firefangled]

we danced standing still
remembering past summers
and there a last kiss

[dramasnot6]

Buried beneath sand

[alakungfu]

Buried beneath sand
disenfranchised souvenir

[firefangled]

Buried beneath sand
disenfranchised souvenir
beautiful conch shell

[ampoule]

held upon my lips

[Il Penseroso]

held upon my lips
sliver of moon lighting those

[alakungfu]

held upon my lips
sliver of moon lighting those
mustered summonses

[CdnReader]

Do what you must do

[ampoule]

Do what you must do
sing low, jump high, dance around

[CdnReader]

Do what you must do
sing low, jump high, dance around
The golf gods relent.

(just watched Tiger Woods sink an eagle on the 13th :) )

[dramasnot6]

Seeds scattered themselves