Three People Haiku

[ampoule]

Seeds scattered themselves
Some finding their fertile beds

[CdnReader]

Seeds scattered themselves
Some finding their fertile beds
Others lie fallow.

[dramasnot6]

Chiming of the bells

[Il Penseroso]

chiming of the bells,
spheric sound rolled across air

[alakungfu]

chiming of the bells
spheric sound rolled across air
stiff, steely, certain

[CdnReader]

Flames in the water

[ampoule]

Flames in the water
Licking my fingers, dipped in

[firefangled]

Flames in the water
Licking my fingers, dipped in
a little too deep

[firefangled]

White picket fences

[CdnReader]

White picket fences
I peek between the thin slats

[ampoule]

White picket fences
I peek between the thin slats
My face, a sunflower

[ampoule]

Roma tomatoes

[CdnReader]

Roma tomatoes
Flesh squeezed between my fingers

[firefangled]

Roma tomatoes
Flesh squeezed between my fingers,
such saucy fingers!

[CdnReader]

Be thankful for this...

[ampoule]

Be thankful for this...
Other poets to play with

[CdnReader]

Be thankful for this...
Other poets to play with
Words that tumble free.

:)

[ampoule]

the strawberry moon

[asilef73]

the strawberry moon
hangs over my mid-June gloom

[Smoogles]

The strawberry moon
hangs over my mid-June gloom
is it deja vu?

[firefangled]

Cocoa smoke choo-choo

[asilef73]

Cocoa smoke choo-choo
puffs along its twisted track

[Smoogles]

Cocoa smoke choo-choo
puffs along its twisted track
seen only by me

[CdnReader]

A life lived in play

[firefangled]

A life lived in play
not pretending, not a game

[dramasnot6]

A life lived in play
not pretending, not a game
Motionless in death

[asilef73]

careless fingers grasp

[Smoogles]

careless fingers grasp
a sun drenched flower upon

[ampoule]

careless fingers grasp
a sun drenched flower upon
the seeds spilling out

[alakungfu]

times revel anon

[ampoule]

times revel anon
now is the time for mourning

[CdnReader]

times revel anon
now is the time for mourning
celebrations spent

[firefangled]

five more syllables

[CdnReader]

five more syllables
and seven more to follow

[firefangled]

five more syllables
and seven more to follow
yet never boring

[CdnReader]

funkify your life

[firefangled]

funkify your life
and walk like you own the place

[CdnReader]

funkify your life
and walk like you own the place
a strut that speaks loud!

[_Shannon_]

brilliant sunset blaze

[asilef73]

brilliant sunset blaze
on this arid desert town

[_Shannon_]

brilliant sunset blaze
on this arid desert town
filled with memories

[CdnReader]

Harness the power

[firefangled]

Harness the power
find freedom in your harness

[CdnReader]

Harness the power
find freedom in your harness
contain but shape us

[alakungfu]

cheeks streaming salt tears

[CdnReader]

cheeks streaming salt tears
gather them as spring raindrops

[firefangled]

cheeks streaming salt tears
gather them as spring raindrops
along a seashore

[firefangled]

Lines in a dark sky

[ampoule]

Lines in a dark sky
Show its age, so young, so old

[symphony]

Lines in a dark sky
Show its age, so young, so old
ever-retrieving

[dramasnot6]

Soothingly soft skin

[_Shannon_]

Soothingly soft skin
Nursing baby nestles close

[ampoule]

Soothingly soft skin
Nursing baby nestles close
Pausing for a smile

[firefangled]

Why tea and oranges

[ampoule]

Why tea and oranges
Because they are from China

[CdnReader]

Why tea and oranges
Because they are from China
And I am still here.

[firefangled]

Why tea and oranges



Because they are from China



And I am still here.

Always an awesome team!!

I just saw a special on the Ovation channel with U-2 about Leonard Cohen. I wish I had recorded it. The man is a saint!

[ampoule]

Always an awesome team!!

I just saw a special on the Ovation channel with U-2 about Leonard Cohen. I wish I had recorded it. The man is a saint!

I would have liked very much to see that. And I agree with you about the awesome team thing you said. :D

[CdnReader]

Ditto, folks. :D Here we go again....

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Frozen looks insist

[firefangled]

Frozen looks insist
he needs a top hat, indeed

[ampoule]

Frozen looks insist
he needs a top hat, indeed
then he'll come to life

[ampoule]

Puttin' on the Ritz

[firefangled]

Frozen looks insist
he needs a top hat, indeed
then he'll come to life

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[firefangled]

Puttin' on the Ritz
steppin out under Blue Skies

[CdnReader]

Puttin' on the Ritz
steppin out under Blue Skies
spats and suspenders

[ampoule]

the line in the sand

[CdnReader]

the line in the sand
splits desert from oasis

[firefangled]

the line in the sand
splits desert from oasis
the line where I live

[firefangled]

Buttercup season

[ampoule]

Buttercup season
Sardonic teasers, lauging

[CdnReader]

Buttercup season
Sardonic teasers, laughing
Dusted with yellow

[CdnReader]

Swing me 'round the moon

[barbara0207]

Swing me 'round the moon
Hear me laugh and shout and sing

[CdnReader]

Swing me 'round the moon
Hear me laugh and shout and sing
Fling me past the stars!

[ampoule]

Sitting in the tree

[CdnReader]

Sitting in the tree
she ponders her addition

[firefangled]

Sitting in the tree
she ponders her addition
soon blue speckled eggs

[CdnReader]

Sitting in the tree
she ponders her addition
soon blue speckled eggs

Damn we're good. :D

[CdnReader]

Gently, we swayed, lost,

[alakungfu]

gently, we swayed, lost,
docilely charmed by good dreams

[ampoule]

gently, we swayed, lost,
docilely charmed by good dreams
the bird brought us back

[ampoule]

while away the hours

[firefangled]

while away the hours
with such cerebral powers

[CdnReader]

while away the hours
with such cerebral hours
e = mc .... ?

[alakungfu]

e=mc ...
square of the hypotenuse
how far will we go?

[ampoule]

how far will we go?
when can we stop all of this?
are we not there yet?

ooops!:blush: Wrong thread. :D



the center of things

[CdnReader]

the centre of things (Canadian spelling....heh-heh-heh)
a disappearing spiral

[alakungfu]

the centre of things
a disappearing spiral
rune of reference


sorry about going off thread earlier, ampoule

[CdnReader]

sanctuary found

[firefangled]

sanctuary found
from the top branch - blackbird sings

[CdnReader]

sanctuary found
from the top branch - blackbird sings
announcing virtue

[ampoule]

sorry about going off thread earlier, ampoule

That wasn't you, it was me. :) I thought I was in the 'shared haiku' not the 'three person haiku'. I get confused easily. haha

[ampoule]

The river of peace

[CdnReader]

The river of peace
quiet fingers, drifting slow,

[alakungfu]

The river of peace
quiet fingers, drifting slow,
meeting at the bend

[CdnReader]

Why'd you lie to me?

[ampoule]

Why'd you lie to me?
But I thought he lied to me!

[CdnReader]

Why'd you lie to me?
But I thought he lied to me!
Full of lies... this world!

:flare:

[alakungfu]

venerable read

[kiz_paws]

Venerable read
wisdom poured through the pages

[Il Penseroso]

venerable read,
wisdom poured through the pages
emptying heaven

[kiz_paws]

A hummingbird flies

[ampoule]

A hummingbird flies
thirsty for the sweet nectar

[CdnReader]

A hummingbird flies
thirsty for the sweet nectar
gathered by rainfall

[CdnReader]

A meaningless thought

[alakungfu]

a meaningless thought
falls mistakenly upon

[CdnReader]

a meaningless thought
falls mistakenly upon
meaning-filled moment

[ampoule]

my lip, it quivers

[firefangled]

my lip, it quivers
so much anticipation

[CdnReader]

my lip, it quivers,
so much anticipation
raspberry cheesecake

;)

[firefangled]

my lip, it quivers,
so much anticipation
raspberry cheesecake

;)

Very nice surprise ending. Now we all know your weakness. :) So in the spirit of dessert:

Truffles ruffle me

[CdnReader]

Truffles ruffle me
but dark caramels mesmerize

[ampoule]

Truffles ruffle me
but dark caramels mesmerize
melt in mouth and hand

[symphony]

Evenings in whispers

[firefangled]

Evenings in whispers
a confessional of rain

[CdnReader]

Evenings in whispers
a confessional of rain
drips into my palms

[firefangled]

Evenings in whispers
a confessional of rain
drips into my palms

Nice! :)

[alakungfu]

angel procession

[ampoule]

angel procession
their powdered footsteps left there

[CdnReader]

angel procession
their powdered footsteps left there
lost in a night breeze

[firefangled]

The devil sneezes

[CdnReader]

The devil sneezes
spray of sinfulness conceived

[lucidnightmares]

The devil sneezes
spray of sinfulness conceived
splatters in my face

[ampoule]

The forest watches

[firefangled]

The forest watches
at night you can see its eyes

[bacchante]

The forest watches
at night you can see its eyes
so many colors...

[firefangled]

words you said
though dreams
in my head

[ampoule]

words you said
though dreams
in my head

LOL Now this will be tricky...

words you said though dreams
in my head were only schemes

[CdnReader]

(heh-heh-heh)

words you said though dreams
in my head were only schemes
inventing futures

[firefangled]

LOL Now this will be tricky...

words you said though dreams
in my head were only schemes


(heh-heh-heh)

words you said though dreams
in my head were only schemes
inventing futures

Oooops! Thank you both for resuing me. I get lost you know.

[CdnReader]

what goes on beneath

[firefangled]

what goes on beneath
the pretense of what goes on

[ampoule]

what goes on beneath
the pretense of what goes on
underneath it all

:D ;) :D ;)

[firefangled]

what goes on beneath
the pretense of what goes on
underneath it all

:D ;) :D ;)

Oh yeh!!!! She jiggy wid it!!!:D :lol: :D ;)

[CdnReader]

^^^ You guys are so cool. :D

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She said, Go away

[firefangled]

She said, Go away,
but then, that was yesterday

[ampoule]

She said, Go away,
but then, that was yesterday
now she beckons me

[firefangled]

Dragonflies circle

[CdnReader]

Dragonflies circle
thin, watery reflections

[firefangled]

Dragonflies circle
thin, watery reflections
of fragile webbed wings

[CdnReader]

^^^ wow! love that one! Thanks FF.

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Dance in your late dreams

[kiz_paws]

Dragonflies circle
thin, watery reflections
of fragile webbed wingsKudos to the two of you! :thumbs_up



Dance in your late dreams
with a step so light and sure

[CdnReader]

Dance in your late dreams
with a step so light and sure
gliding on moonbeams

[firefangled]

How the stars vanish

[CdnReader]

How the stars vanish
Unstable galaxies blur

[kiz_paws]

How the stars vanish
Unstable galaxies blur
In the big picture

[CdnReader]

How can I love you?

[kiz_paws]

How can I love you?
My heart reaches out to yours

[CdnReader]

How can I love you?
My heart reaches out to yours
It's crushed in your fist.

[CdnReader]

Fallen gardenia

[firefangled]

Fallen gardenia
soft ambient fragrance

[ampoule]

Fallen gardenia
soft ambient fragrance
beneath my footsteps

[CdnReader]

Hold on to this thought:

[firefangled]

Hold on to this thought:
someone is thinking of you

[lucidnightmares]

Hold on to this thought:
someone is thinking of you
does it bother you?

[CdnReader]

Crimson sash whirling

[kiz_paws]

Crimson sash whirling
cherry chapstick keeps lips moist

[djy78usa]

Crimson sash whirling,
cherry chapstick keeps lips moist...
these lines are nonsense

[firefangled]

Slide into Tuesday

[CdnReader]

Slide into Tuesday
But come in the back way, please

[firefangled]

Slide into Tuesday
But come in the back way, please
Wednesday suspects us

[CdnReader]

^^^ Hahaha. Excellent! :)

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Floating quietly

[Il Penseroso]

Floating quietly,
uprifted over splashes

[ampoule]

Floating quietly,
uprifted over splashes
smiling faces, wet

[ampoule]

May I please borrow

[CdnReader]

May I please borrow
a cupful of black velvet

[firefangled]

May I please borrow
a cupful of black velvet
and my childhood smile

[firefangled]

Paint me with raindrops

[CdnReader]

Paint me with raindrops
Pale wet blue, sluicing off

[firefangled]

Paint me with raindrops
Pale wet blue, sluicing off
heavy glossy air

[CdnReader]

granddaughters giggle

[kiz_paws]

Granddaughters giggle
sepia photos, so strange

[CdnReader]

Granddaughters giggle
sepia photos, so strange
calico dresses

[firefangled]

See what you will see

[CdnReader]

See what you will see
Truth resides in the mind's eye

[firefangled]

See what you will see
Truth resides in the mind's eye
and survives blindness

[CdnReader]

^^^ Great one!

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New life, imagined

[AdoreroDio]

New life, imagined
from the depth of dying souls

[kiz_paws]

New life, imagined
from the depth of dying souls
as the rainbow melts

[CdnReader]

^^^ Nice one, Kiz. :)

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Eyes are the window

[firefangled]

Eyes are the window
they can reflect or invite

[CdnReader]

Eyes are the window
they can reflect or invite
seeing ourselves caught.

[kiz_paws]

Fields of sunflowers

[CdnReader]

Fields of sunflowers
Kind smiling faces, skyward

[firefangled]

Fields of sunflowers
Kind smiling faces, skyward
reflecting the source

[CdnReader]

Never look behind

[kiz_paws]

Never look behind
shadows of yesterday's rain

[CdnReader]

Never look behind
shadows of yesterday's rain
covering your tracks

[firefangled]

When does the leaf break

[CdnReader]

When does the leaf break
I trace the veins with my thumb

[firefangled]

When does the leaf break
I trace the veins with my thumb
The wind is silent

[firefangled]

Everything matters

[kiz_paws]

Everything matters
each step leads us to our Fate

[CdnReader]

Everything matters
each step leads us to our Fate
break away and fly

[qimissung]

laughter taking flight

[firefangled]

laughter taking flight
soaring on its own current

[CdnReader]

laughter taking flight
soaring on its own current
giggles fall as rain

[kiz_paws]

laughter taking flight
soaring on its own current
giggles fall as rain :thumbs_up Awesome, people!

Melting icicles

[firefangled]

Melting icicles
winter leaves us through the eaves

[CdnReader]

Melting icicles
winter leaves us through the eaves
spring drips into us.

[CdnReader]

A silver voice calls

[firefangled]

A silver voice calls
Autumn paints gold the hillside

[CdnReader]

A silver voice calls
Autumn paints gold the hillside
Scent of coming snow

[CdnReader]

Summer's innocence

[kiz_paws]

Summer's innocence
carefree breezes tease my hair

[p.s. those last few haiku were totally awesome, you guys!]

[firefangled]

Summer's innocence
carefree breezes tease my hair
heat caresses me

[kiz_paws]

A happy kitten

[CdnReader]

A happy kitten
frolicking ball of soft fur

[kiz_paws]

A happy kitten
frolicking ball of soft fur
and eyes that melt me

[CdnReader]

Remember the lost

[kiz_paws]

Remember the lost
stop sugar coating the past

[firefangled]

Remember the lost
stop sugar coating the past
at best bittersweet

[kiz_paws]

From my house of snow

[CdnReader]

From my house of snow
I see swirling winds of ice

[firefangled]

From my house of snow
I see swirling winds of ice
Aurora dances

[CdnReader]

The road winds away

[firefangled]

The road winds away
follow it no matter what

[CdnReader]

The road winds away
follow it no matter what
and no matter where

[barbara0207]

And no matter where
I turn my poor tired frame
there's no place to rest

[CdnReader]

^^^ Hiya, Barbara! Welcome back from vacation! :) This thread's a bit different.... Three people each contribute one line to form the haiku..... Here, I'll start us off again, and the next person will use my first line, and add a second. Then someone else will take those two lines, and finish it up by adding the third and final line. Make sense? :p

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Tomorrow's light fails

[qimissung]

our endeavors won't prevail

[NickLinsky]

darkness calls, we sail

[qimissung]

so the whole haiku goes like this:

tomorrows light fails
our endeavors won't prevail
darkness calls, we sail

Welcome, NickLinsky

[CdnReader]

^^^ Yup. What Qim said. Welcome, Nick. :)

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pieces of my heart

[NickLinsky]

Thanks for the welcome!

Pieces of my heart
Fall, quivering, splayed, to earth

[qimissung]

pieces of my heart
fall, quivering, splayed, to earth
red rose, with thorns, grows

[CdnReader]

^^^ Lovely! Thanks!

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The sweetness of life

[kiz_paws]

The sweetness of life
can be summed up with one look

[firefangled]

The sweetness of life
can be summed up with one look
from a child surprised

[CdnReader]

Sails pointed eastward

[firefangled]

Sails pointed eastward
my heart lost for the west wind

[ampoule]

Sails pointed eastward
my heart lost for the west wind
the breeze gathers me

[CdnReader]

:) Seems I always get here just in time to be first. Aren't you guys sick of me yet? ;)

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Amazed by the light

[firefangled]

Amazed by the light
I dove deeper and deeper

[CdnReader]

Amazed by the light
I dove deeper and deeper
pearlescent shadows

[ampoule]

this ungodly hour

[CdnReader]

this ungodly hour
between darkness and sunrise

[firefangled]

this ungodly hour
between darkness and sunrise
dreams shattered, awake

[CdnReader]

blues of life recede

[NickLinsky]

blues of life recede
bright death silhouettes a dance

[qimissung]

blues of life recede
bright death silhouettes a dance
while pale dawn beckons

[kiz_paws]

Tomorrow comes fast

[CdnReader]

Tomorrow comes fast
Yesterday gone in a flash

[kiz_paws]

Tomorrow comes fast
Yesterday gone in a flash
paint today in pinks :)

[CdnReader]

^^^ Hahaha. Love it, Kiz!

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The world is for sale

[symphony]

The world is for sale
we are products in display

[firefangled]

The world is for sale
we are products in display
some night leave your shelf

[CdnReader]

Luck follows labour

[barbara0207]

Luck follows labour,
Form follows function (it should!),

[symphony]

Luck follows labour,
Form follows function.
You be led by me.