* * * Debate Policy - Political Message Board Thread * * * -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thread : Haiku thread Started at 04-11-2018 08:48 AM by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Visit at http://www.debatepolicy.com/showthread.php?t=62539 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 1] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-11-2018 08:48 AM Title : Haiku thread Starting this thread to present my Haiku's. As they to me are not my usual fair and perhaps should be placed in a separate category. A New Dawn's Awakening empty can, long road hill view, three horses below wet paint, broken bench Robert J. Lindley, 4-11-2018 Haiku, ( Seeing Is Believing) Note- Things remembered and pondered in my youth..... Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 2] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-13-2018 04:42 AM Day's Adventures bacon and three eggs red hues, shadows on the hills old man, one small dog Robert J. Lindley, 4-13-2018 Haiku, ( Where Is The Soap) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 3] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-16-2018 06:59 AM When One Flows Into The Other sunset, day has flown midnight moon, storm-less skies bowl, sweet cereal Robert J. Lindley, 4-15-1018 Haiku, ( Time and Human Existence) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 4] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-19-2018 05:44 AM Exasperated crumpled paper, floor grapevines, leaves on frozen ground poet, midnight moon Robert J. Lindley, 4-19-2018 Haiku, ( heartache) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 5] Author : Gunny Date : 04-19-2018 05:48 AM I know you don't like me wrecking your thread ... You know Haiku is a pro wrestler? The other wrestlers are scared to death of him.:laugh: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 6] Author : High_Plains_Drifter Date : 04-19-2018 10:14 AM I know you don't like me wrecking your thread ... You know Haiku is a pro wrestler? The other wrestlers are scared to death of him.:laugh: I thought it was a form of Martial Arts... :rolleyes: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 7] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-19-2018 01:34 PM I know you don't like me wrecking your thread ... You know Haiku is a pro wrestler? The other wrestlers are scared to death of him.:laugh: A wrestler eh? Well when I first started, WRITING IN THAT POETRY FORM IT WAS LIKE A WRESTLING MATCH TO ME. ;) Was very hard to turn off my creativity and limit the scope of my idea/thought and message. Also torture for me to write and have it not rhyme....-Tyr https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=dt_YWsvJMoPI_QbvuYpI&q=haiku+definition&oq=haiku&gs_l=psy-ab.1.6.0i131k1l3j0l4j0i131k1j0j0i131k1.2004.6340.0.8636.5.5.0.0.0.0.202.634.0j4j1.5.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.5.626....0.Kuh9kUvK_iU hai·ku ˈhīˌko͞o/ noun noun: haiku; plural noun: haikus; plural noun: haiku a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world. an English imitation of this. ************************************* https://www.poetryfoundation.org/learn/glossary-terms/haiku-or-hokku Haiku (or hokku) A Japanese verse form most often composed, in English versions, of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables. A haiku often features an image, or a pair of images, meant to depict the essence of a specific moment in time. Not popularized in Western literature until the early 1900s, the form originates from the Japanese hokku, or the opening section of a longer renga sequence. In this context, the hokku served to begin a longer poem by establishing a season, often with a pair of seasonal images. Unlike the rest of the renga sequence, which was composed collaboratively, the hokku was often created by a single poet working alone, and was subsequently used as an exercise for students. Over time, the hokku began to be appreciated for its own worth and became distinct as a poetic form, formally mastered by poets such as Basho and Yosa Buson. In 1905, Paul-Louis Couchoud became one of the first European translators of the form, converting many short Japanese verses into his native French. This began the popularization of haiku in Europe, where the form was translated by French and Spanish poets, such as José Juan Tablada. Throughout the two World Wars and the rise of Modernism, haikus were gradually adapted and celebrated by Imagist poets, such as Ezra Pound, H.D., and T.E. Hulme. In this context, the haiku was appreciated for its linguistic and sensory economy. Most notably Pound’s “In a Station of the Metro,” though not intended as a haiku, adapts the sparse, visual style of the Japanese form. Despite its formal history, the haiku’s composition has expanded somewhat over time. This is due in part to the differences between the Japanese language and Western languages. In its original Japanese form, the haiku is often divided into 17 mora (a Japanese unit of syllable weight) and arranged in a single vertical line. However, in English there is no exact equivalent to the mora unit. As a result, in English and other languages, haikus are most frequently adapted into three lines of verse, usually unrhymed, composed of five, seven, and five syllables, adding up to seventeen syllables total. However, many American poets, such as Jack Kerouac, began to gradually depart from this traditional syllable and line count, in favor of depicting images as succinctly as possible. Despite its many adaptions into multiple languages and styles, the haiku remains a powerful form due to its economic use of language to evoke a specific mood or instance. Most often occurring in the present tense, a haiku frequently depicts a moment by using pair of distinct images working in tandem, as in these lines by Kobayashi Issa, translated by Jane Hirshfield: On a branch floating downriver a cricket, singing. (Notice how, in translating from Japanese to English, Hirshfield compresses the number of syllables.) The haiku continues to be a popular form today, and its different qualities have been emphasized and expanded by a wide variety of writers. Poets such as Etheridge Knight, emphasize the formal and sonic quality of the verse, as seen in his piece “Haiku,” whereas poets such as Scott Helmes have chosen to emphasize the haiku’s visual arrangement, as seen in his piece, “haiku #62.” For further examples, see also “Three Haiku, Two Tanka” by Philip Appleman and Robert Hass’s “After the Gentle Poet Kobayashi Issa.” In addition, see the Imagist poets of the early 20th century, most notably Ezra Pound. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 8] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-19-2018 01:35 PM I thought it was a form of Martial Arts... :rolleyes: Some think it is a men's cologne.....;)--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 9] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-22-2018 09:06 AM Echoes Of The Past green moss, low fog dawn windswept breeze through old willows tombstone, cold alone Robert J. Lindley, 4-22-2018 Haiku, ( Escaping Dreams) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 10] Author : Gunny Date : 04-22-2018 04:10 PM A wrestler eh? Well when I first started, WRITING IN THAT POETRY FORM IT WAS LIKE A WRESTLING MATCH TO ME. ;) Was very hard to turn off my creativity and limit the scope of my idea/thought and message. Also torture for me to write and have it not rhyme....-Tyr hai·ku ˈhīˌko͞o/ noun noun: haiku; plural noun: haikus; plural noun: haiku a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world. an English imitation of this. ************************************* Haiku (or hokku) A Japanese verse form most often composed, in English versions, of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables. A haiku often features an image, or a pair of images, meant to depict the essence of a specific moment in time. Not popularized in Western literature until the early 1900s, the form originates from the Japanese hokku, or the opening section of a longer renga sequence. In this context, the hokku served to begin a longer poem by establishing a season, often with a pair of seasonal images. Unlike the rest of the renga sequence, which was composed collaboratively, the hokku was often created by a single poet working alone, and was subsequently used as an exercise for students. Over time, the hokku began to be appreciated for its own worth and became distinct as a poetic form, formally mastered by poets such as Basho and Yosa Buson. In 1905, Paul-Louis Couchoud became one of the first European translators of the form, converting many short Japanese verses into his native French. This began the popularization of haiku in Europe, where the form was translated by French and Spanish poets, such as José Juan Tablada. Throughout the two World Wars and the rise of Modernism, haikus were gradually adapted and celebrated by Imagist poets, such as Ezra Pound, H.D., and T.E. Hulme. In this context, the haiku was appreciated for its linguistic and sensory economy. Most notably Pound’s “In a Station of the Metro,” though not intended as a haiku, adapts the sparse, visual style of the Japanese form. Despite its formal history, the haiku’s composition has expanded somewhat over time. This is due in part to the differences between the Japanese language and Western languages. In its original Japanese form, the haiku is often divided into 17 mora (a Japanese unit of syllable weight) and arranged in a single vertical line. However, in English there is no exact equivalent to the mora unit. As a result, in English and other languages, haikus are most frequently adapted into three lines of verse, usually unrhymed, composed of five, seven, and five syllables, adding up to seventeen syllables total. However, many American poets, such as Jack Kerouac, began to gradually depart from this traditional syllable and line count, in favor of depicting images as succinctly as possible. Despite its many adaptions into multiple languages and styles, the haiku remains a powerful form due to its economic use of language to evoke a specific mood or instance. Most often occurring in the present tense, a haiku frequently depicts a moment by using pair of distinct images working in tandem, as in these lines by Kobayashi Issa, translated by Jane Hirshfield: On a branch floating downriver a cricket, singing. (Notice how, in translating from Japanese to English, Hirshfield compresses the number of syllables.) The haiku continues to be a popular form today, and its different qualities have been emphasized and expanded by a wide variety of writers. Poets such as Etheridge Knight, emphasize the formal and sonic quality of the verse, as seen in his piece “Haiku,” whereas poets such as Scott Helmes have chosen to emphasize the haiku’s visual arrangement, as seen in his piece, “haiku #62.” For further examples, see also “Three Haiku, Two Tanka” by Philip Appleman and Robert Hass’s “After the Gentle Poet Kobayashi Issa.” In addition, see the Imagist poets of the early 20th century, most notably Ezra Pound. Samurai prided themselves on harmony. Poetry and gardening balanced the blade. There are a million cherry blossoms but no two is alike but each is perfect. Every one. if you cannot understand the force that gives you life, you're just a murderer when you take one. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 11] Author : Gunny Date : 04-22-2018 07:19 PM Once upon 6 a time there was this asshole. He'd kill without blinking an eye, despite what some people think he was or did. I watched him hold a dying baby in one arm and an M-M216 In the other. The baby still died. He met Christ that day. Jan 1992. Not that I know him. Y'all can think what you want of that guy. He doesn't care. The Higher Person isn't any of you. He asked what I thought I was doing destroying a ville. Those are still his children. didn't know what o say to a ghost. Was still holding a dead baby. Little jarbrains surrounded the Sgt while he buried the little guy. And then everybody fucking died. Not telling any of you anything esle except this Guess why I hate abortion? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 12] Author : Gunny Date : 04-22-2018 11:26 PM so tyr ,,, love the poetry. I know it well. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 13] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-23-2018 07:04 AM so tyr ,,, love the poetry. I know it well. If you also write poetry, then would be great if you present it here my friend. Always room for more poetry here. Even if it is only Haiku's. Writing haiku, is a new form to me but it has grown on me and yes , some Samurai warriors also wrote Haiku's.. Some of the greatest warriors in history, were not only brave, fierce, courageous and tough but were deep thinkers(poets, writers/philosophers) as well.--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 14] Author : Gunny Date : 04-23-2018 07:22 AM If you also write poetry, then would be great if you present it here my friend. Always room for more poetry here. Even if it is only Haiku's. Writing haiku, is a new form to me but it has grown on me and yes , some Samurai warriors also wrote Haiku's.. Some of the greatest warriors in history, were not only brave, fierce, courageous and tough but were deep thinkers(writers/philosophers) as well.--TyrThe Book of 5 Rings by Miyamoto Musashi. If you can understand the words past just mouthing them (and I don't mean you tyr ,, that universal you us Southern folk always speak of you can learn something. It's a lesson of life and death and being a warrior, balance and knowing when to turn it off. It's easy to turn it on. Off? Not so much. Lesson: a true friend means you no harm and any question about such should be tempered by that fact. If that so called friend tries to hurt you for any reason guess he's not your friend after all, huh? You can lose family that way easier than you can friends. If you jump to an unwise and hasty conclusion, you can lose that friend. Losing a friend is forever. Ensure the choice is wise and not driven by anger and pride. Your mouth can talk you into Hell in a second and years of talking yourself out means you still get no do-over. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 15] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-26-2018 08:09 AM Deep Views shovel, one small hole rooftop view, ants far below Forest, giant trees Robert J. Lindley, 4-26-2018 Haiku, (Things Felt and Seen) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 16] Author : Gunny Date : 04-26-2018 02:45 PM Children dodge raindrops Men get rained on. Both get wet. Who is the wiser? The children are tired and wet. Old men are just wt. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 17] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-27-2018 09:36 AM Fleeing Visions dark shadows, death waits sun burst upon bright new dawn moonlight on lake shore Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, ( Contrasts, Glimmering Lights) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 18] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-01-2018 05:33 AM Normal Suspense dead spider, old web raindrop soaked earth, dawn's slight chill race car, four tires blown Robert J. Lindley Haiku, (Such is Life) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 19] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-02-2018 07:03 AM Vanished one silent moment horses upon distant hills empty prairie breeze Robert J. Lindley, 5-02-2018 Haiku Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 20] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-03-2018 08:27 AM Seen and Scenes two old red tractors orchard, trees and red apples desert cacti blooms Robert J. Lindley, 5-03-2018 Haiku Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 21] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-08-2018 07:23 AM Beautiful two dogs fast asleep clouds in a dark stormy sky dawn's breeze soothes the soul Robert J. Lindley, 5-08-2018 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 22] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-30-2018 10:03 AM Time, And Reality old dry riverbed broken limb, hard frozen ground sun-perch, ocean breeze Robert J. Lindley, 5-30-2018 Haiku, ( Discovery ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 23] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-31-2018 09:20 AM As The Wind Blows seven broken jars red barn full of dead tractors night, brightest full moon Robert J. Lindley, 5-31-2018 Haiku, ( Contemplation of The Past) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 24] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-11-2018 10:04 PM Time and Its Sad Afterglows porch swing, one old dog green pasture and fallen barn dawn's light, empty house Robert J. Lindley, 6-11-2018 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 25] Author : SassyLady Date : 06-11-2018 10:34 PM Is this Haiku? Mother Nature Eagle soars above Bobcat chases jackrabbit Life in the desert Sassylady June 11, 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 26] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-12-2018 05:35 AM Is this Haiku? Mother Nature Eagle soars above Bobcat chases jackrabbit Life in the desert Sassylady June 11, 2018 Not only is that a Haiku, but it is also a top class Haiku. One accepted and written in English form , which by definition does not meet the strictest form that the Japanese use. I use the exact same form as you just did my very talented friend. This shows that your poetic talent is definitely top class level and in my opinion you should write more, as it is a gift one should share with the world... A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Often focusing on images from nature, haiku emphasizes simplicity, intensity, and directness of expression. ******** Haiku: Poetic Form | Academy of American Poets https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/text/haiku-poetic-form https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/text/haiku-poetic-form A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Often focusing on images from nature, haiku emphasizes simplicity, intensity, and directness of expression. Haiku began in thirteenth-century Japan as the opening phrase of renga, an oral poem, generally 100 stanzas long, which was also composed syllabically. The much shorter haiku broke away from renga in the sixteenth-century, and was mastered a century later by Matsuo Basho, who wrote this classic haiku: An old pond! A frog jumps in— the sound of water. Among the greatest traditional haiku poets are Basho, Yosa Buson, Kobayashi Issa, and Masaoka Shiki. Modern poets interested in the form include Robert Hass, Paul Muldoon, and Anselm Hollo, whose poem “5 & 7 & 5” includes the following stanza: round lumps of cells grow up to love porridge later become The Supremes Haiku was traditionally written in the present tense and focused on associations between images. There was a pause at the end of the first or second line, and a “season word," or kigo, specified the time of year. As the form has evolved, many of these rules—including the 5/7/5 practice—have been routinely broken. However, the philosophy of haiku has been preserved: the focus on a brief moment in time; a use of provocative, colorful images; an ability to be read in one breath; and a sense of sudden enlightenment and illumination. This philosophy influenced poet Ezra Pound, who noted the power of haiku’s brevity and juxtaposed images. He wrote, “The image itself is speech. The image is the word beyond formulated language.” The influence of haiku on Pound is most evident in his poem “In a Station of the Metro," which began as a thirty-line poem, but was eventually pared down to two: The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 27] Author : SassyLady Date : 06-12-2018 02:08 PM Thank you! Instinct Child is crying, hurt Maternal instinct, running Kisses and hugs, love SassyLady June 12, 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 28] Author : SassyLady Date : 06-12-2018 02:19 PM Adventure? Sweaty hands, muggy Dank smell, moss dangling above Gliding through the swamp Sassylady June 12, 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 29] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-12-2018 06:59 PM My friend, you write some awesome Haiku. You definitely have a poet's heart, soul and mind!- :clap::clap::clap:--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 30] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-13-2018 08:22 AM As The World Turns dawn's break, fallen bird sunset, distant hills aglow midnight news report Robert J. Lindley, 6-13-2018 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 31] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-17-2018 10:44 AM Where Light and Dark Part windows, light fading bright altar set to atone dusty red crossroads Robert J. Lindley, 6-17-2018 Haiku, ( Appearances and Deceptions) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 32] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-21-2018 02:57 PM An Ancient Image shadow at the door field crop of long golden grains fast horse, no saddle Robert J. Lindley, 6-21-2018 Haiku. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 33] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-22-2018 11:23 PM Solitude And Time's Slow Arc two cats, one dead mouse empty white wagon, blue house sunset's reddish glow Robert J. Lindley, 6-22-2018 Hakiu -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 34] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-27-2018 06:06 AM Life Views high trail, rocky ledge winter's beauty, snowy ground fallen tree, red plums Robert J. Lindley, 6-27-2018 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 35] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-28-2018 09:04 AM Things That Truly Delight hot cup of coffee noon sun, flower blossoms red moon, sky gleaming bright Robert J. Lindley Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 36] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-02-2018 07:18 PM Seen And Unseen new birth, its beauty sorrows darkest shadow shown ancient forest burned Robert J. Lindley Haiku, ( Eyes and Heart Opened) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 37] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-21-2018 04:12 PM Seen And Noted foggy dawn, old road new car grill, dead butterfly short sunset shadows Robert J. Lindley, 7-21-2018 \Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 38] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-31-2018 10:06 AM Wilderness Found blue sky, whitest clouds old trail, ancient woods burnt empty house, sad scene Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 7-31-2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 39] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-07-2018 10:20 AM For new contest-- Captcha is -- AEH HAIKU AEH apples, red in sun evening's pallid shadows horseshoe prints, old barn my log in captcha was, AEH Robert J. Lindley Haiku August 8, 2018 Syllable count 5,7,5, checked by, https://www.howmanysyllables.com/ Haiku Captcha contest sponsored by Harry Horsman Contest requirements- Contest Description What to Submit? 1 original, poem on the theme of .your login captcha.....and use the figures in order for the beginning of each line. If there is a number or three use the letter ---7=s, 8=e etc. The only exception is the letter x, which i'm making a wild card figure, in other words any letter, you choose. But the title must contain the x, as an example all title must be haiku abc or haiku wxx, haiku 123 which would become, ott, so what ever the captcha is must follow the title haiku, you need only put the date at the bottom of the poem,,,Oh and by the way, i'm relying on your honesty, to use the first captcha of your log in , Try and stay as original as possible to the true concept of the haiku, but i am flexible somewhat on borderline..This is my first contest for 5 years, I won't go in to reason why...Harry Preparing Your Entry Submit one copy of your poem online. Format your poem. Please make your entry easy to read — no illustrations or fancy fonts. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 40] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-07-2018 05:56 AM Reflections blood stained, long sharp knife apple pie smell, window sill snow covered forest Robert J. Lindley, 9-07-2018 Haiku, ( a cool Spring day) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 41] Author : Drummond Date : 09-07-2018 06:44 AM Hi Tyr ... just tried to send you a PM. Looks like you'll need to have a bit of a clearout before I'm able to, though ! Best wishes ..... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 42] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-07-2018 08:38 AM Hi Tyr ... just tried to send you a PM. Looks like you'll need to have a bit of a clearout before I'm able to, though ! Best wishes ..... Cleared 50 in inbox and 50 in outbox.. Send again my friend.. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 43] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-30-2019 05:52 PM That Resplendent Scene winter white landscape frozen limbs on ancient trees old snowshoes ready Robert J. Lindley, 12-08-2015 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 44] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 02-22-2019 05:39 PM To Ponder silent moonlit pond volcano lava cooling kids's lemonade stand Haiku, Robert J. Lindley, 2-22-2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 45] Author : The Sage of Main Street Date : 02-24-2019 04:32 PM Title : Tyr-Ziu Kazoo Exasperated crumpled paper, floor grapevines, leaves on frozen ground poet, midnight moon Robert J. Lindley, 4-19-2018 Haiku, ( heartache) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018 removed... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 46] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 02-27-2019 04:52 PM Bright Summer Morn ancient hammer silent owl in old barn loft children fast asleep Robert J. Lindley, 2-27-2019 Haiku ***************************** Summer At Lakeside Cottage ravishing dessert mud puddles on the dirt road old picnic basket Haiku Robert J. Lindley, 3-16-2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 47] Author : The Sage of Main Street Date : 02-28-2019 08:40 PM Title : Click Off All Cliques removed... Bye-bye, gang. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 48] Author : NightTrain Date : 03-01-2019 11:07 AM Bye-bye, gang. I have no idea why you thought it was a good idea to come in here and shit in Tyr's thread like this. And now back to your regularly scheduled programming. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 49] Author : jimnyc Date : 03-01-2019 11:17 AM I have no idea why you thought it was a good idea to come in here and shit in Tyr's thread like this. And now back to your regularly scheduled programming. Saw his post the other day and knew it wasn't going to end well - and I personally would have deleted it as well. Robert has put in hundreds of hours writing here - and doesn't need someone fucking with him and/or mocking him somehow. Uncool. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 50] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 03-01-2019 12:08 PM What a crappy thing to do. Tyr, I really like Haiku. In fact, I wrote one once while on a lake in Maine. If I can find it, I’ll post it here. :salute: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 51] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-01-2019 04:17 PM Bye-bye, gang. I removed your post not only because it was a direct attempt to try to insult me but also because you were deliberately demeaning and misusing a poetry form for some personal dislike you must have of me. Had you posted a true haiku -which are never in the form of an attack or insult, it would still be present for others to read. I did take quite some time to decided to just remove it. Whoever you are, I am not a guy anybody has ever got by with insulting or attacking without my taking some form of action that puts a stop to it. If you have some kind of problem with me , come face me like a man. I am so very fond of face to face settling issues, in fact I always get a big kick out of doing just that. Always have.. So you want to cry and run, well so be it.. This is about creative writing/poetry--not political discourse/debate or of a flame section. Jim has the cage, go there for your stupidity.. Or else just run away-- matters not even a damn cow-fart to me which one you do. I've put in over 50 years writing and will not let some yahoo come here to shit on it..--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 52] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-01-2019 04:28 PM What a crappy thing to do. Tyr, I really like Haiku. In fact, I wrote one once while on a lake in Maine. If I can find it, I’ll post it here. :salute: Abbey, Jim , NT, thanks . I think this cat is somebody that I have had words with before and almost certainly that I put in his/her? place. Comment I deleted was obviously made by a person with some kind of hidden vendetta. Abbey, please do post your haiku or any of your creative writing here, as all such honest effort and artistic expression that is not presented as an attack is welcomed in this section. I am fair to all- but I will not just sit idly by and be trifled with-- never have and I never will. My father raised me to be a man, not a fool or a coward.. -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 53] Author : NightTrain Date : 03-02-2019 02:20 AM All of us in Staff are aware of what he said, and are dumbfounded by it. It wasn't resurrected in our responses because it was rude, crude and ignorant. Our apologies, Tyr. He was either really fucked up or just hiding his asshat tendencies prior to that post. Either way, fuck him. And now, let's get on with Haiku! Beautiful March Day Max Revs, sled skimming along Jim fell off the deck -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 54] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-02-2019 06:23 AM All of us in Staff are aware of what he said, and are dumbfounded by it. It wasn't resurrected in our responses because it was rude, crude and ignorant. Our apologies, Tyr. He was either really fucked up or just hiding his asshat tendencies prior to that post. Either way, fuck him. And now, let's get on with Haiku! Beautiful March Day Max Revs, sled skimming along Jim fell off the deck Thank you my friend. Now this is a truly fine Haiku. The imagery is fantastic and the finish is delightful... See, good can come from bad... We have this superb haiku from you in your reply.... I call that a win on this entire little episode my friend. And please get Jim up off the cold ground and put him in a nice warm bed to sleep it off.. -;)-Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 55] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 03-02-2019 11:42 AM Abbey, Jim , NT, thanks . I think this cat is somebody that I have had words with before and almost certainly that I put in his/her? place. Comment I deleted was obviously made by a person with some kind of hidden vendetta. Abbey, please do post your haiku or any of your creative writing here, as all such honest effort and artistic expression that is not presented as an attack is welcomed in this section. I am fair to all- but I will not just sit idly by and be trifled with-- never have and I never will. My father raised me to be a man, not a fool or a coward.. -Tyr I def will, R. Soon as I can find it. :beer: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 56] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 03-02-2019 04:42 PM I found it, @Tyr-Ziu Saxnot (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=2275) I wrote it on our Maine lake vacation several years ago, during some quiet alone-time by the lake. I must have been in a contemplative mood. Sorry if it’s amateurish. I’m currently in a writing class, and am discovering my creative limitations, lol. I’ve always done and am good at technical writing- a completely different beast! Water flowing Ripples like bark Moving not growing **Rewritten below to conform to correct Haiku rules. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 57] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-02-2019 05:28 PM I found it, Tyr-Ziu Saxnot I wrote it on our Maine lake vacation several years ago, during some quiet alone-time by the lake. I must have been in a contemplative mood. Sorry if it’s amateurish. I’m currently in a writing class, and am discovering my creative limitations, lol. I’ve always done and am good at technical writing- a completely different beast! Water flowing Ripples like bark Moving not growing I like it as it shows great imagery, and contemplative thought. Here is mine , inspired by a memory reading yours brought to mind. Please do share here any you care to share my friend. Life And Nature Scene small secluded pond seven snow-white swans nearby small child, kite, wind' Robert J. Lindley, 3-02-2019 Haiku, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 58] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-02-2019 05:33 PM I found it, Tyr-Ziu Saxnot I wrote it on our Maine lake vacation several years ago, during some quiet alone-time by the lake. I must have been in a contemplative mood. Sorry if it’s amateurish. I’m currently in a writing class, and am discovering my creative limitations, lol. I’ve always done and am good at technical writing- a completely different beast! Water flowing Ripples like bark Moving not growing I really like this one. As it shows great imagery, deep and contemplative thought ... Please do post here, any you that write and want to share!! ********************************* Here is mine written after reading yours, from a memory yours evoked. Life And Nature small secluded pond seven snow-white swans nearby small child, kite and wind Haiku, Robert J. Lindley, 3-02-2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 59] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-02-2019 05:39 PM Abbey, please clear your message box, says its full. I can not sent you another message. Thanks.. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 60] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 03-02-2019 05:41 PM I found it, @Tyr-Ziu Saxnot (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=2275) I wrote it on our Maine lake vacation several years ago, during some quiet alone-time by the lake. I must have been in a contemplative mood. Sorry if it’s amateurish. I’m currently in a writing class, and am discovering my creative limitations, lol. I’ve always done and am good at technical writing- a completely different beast! Water flowing Ripples like bark Moving not growing My haiku rewritten to the correct 5-7-5 formula. Thanks, R! Water flowing on Ripples like bark but moving Spreading not growing @Tyr-Ziu Saxnot (http://www.debatepolicy.com/member.php?u=2275) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 61] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 03-02-2019 05:43 PM Abbey, please clear your message box, says its full. I can not sent you another message. Thanks.. Done :cool: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 62] Author : Russ Date : 03-02-2019 07:13 PM Fool speaks like an ass The world sees him for a fool Fool needs sage advice -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 63] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-02-2019 07:40 PM Fool speaks like a ass The world sees him for a fool Fool needs sage advice I love it , as it expresses so well a clear truth... Excellent haiku my friend, great imagery, superbly on point and truth as truth should be conveyed.. Seems both you and Abbey have poetry in your souls. Sad that this old dark world not only has so many evil people but it also has so many fools. Poetry is also about truth, the kind that comes from the heart and stands the test of time.. Do hope that you also post any writings you care to post in this creative writing section. --Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 64] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-06-2019 10:04 AM Looking back at what happened, I am convinced that this moron joined under a hidden name just to find a way to attack me. I have a good a good idea what former member it was. The ffing weasel that I made look like a damn fool before he ran away previously. Myself, I fully expect a new member in the future will be this same asshat coward, coming back to try again. Morons like that are not smart enough to give up. Sad tis it not?? -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 65] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-06-2019 10:11 AM A Fool And His Phony a deep empty well dunce in the classroom corner teacher's pet missing Robert J. Lindley, haiku, dedicated to the recently departed.. Could not resist , forgive me just this one time...--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 66] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-25-2019 05:26 AM A Southern Memory dusty, winding road cotton crops glowing bright white Mississippi mud Robert J. Lindley, 3-25-2019 Haiku, (Time has flown) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 67] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 03-25-2019 10:19 AM A Southern Memory dusty, winding road cotton crops glowing bright white Mississippi mud Robert J. Lindley, 3-25-2019 Haiku, (Time has flown) So few words, such a strong picture :2up: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 68] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-28-2019 09:20 AM So few words, such a strong picture :2up: Thank you my friend. It is one that I saw up close (far to close for my tastes) and personal. Speaking (strictly) about the extremely hard farm work and childhood poverty endured, not the pictorial description in the haiku.--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 69] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-30-2019 08:54 AM Time And Its Great Advancing Destruction well trodden game trail ancient trees towering tall field crops edging in Haiku, Robert J. Lindley, 3-30-2019 (A memory of what once was) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 70] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-01-2019 08:30 AM Twenty-one Scenes Of Life And Poetic Thoughts That Resplendent Scene winter white landscape frozen limbs on ancient trees old snowshoes ready Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 12-08-2015 Fleeing Visions dark shadows, death waits sun burst upon bright new dawn moonlight on lake shore Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 7-09- 2017 Beautiful two dogs fast asleep clouds in a dark stormy sky dawn's breeze soothes the soul Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 5-08-2018 Time, And Reality old dry riverbed broken limb, hard frozen ground sun-perch, ocean breeze Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 5-30-2018 As The Wind Blows seven broken jars red barn full of dead tractors night, brightest full moon Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 5-31-2018 Time and Its Sad Afterglows porch swing, one old dog green pasture and fallen barn dawn's light, empty house Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-11-2018 As The World Turns dawn's break, fallen bird sunset, distant hills aglow midnight news report Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-13-2018 Where Light and Dark Part windows, light fading bright altar set to atone dusty red crossroads Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-17-2018 An Ancient Image shadow at the door field crop of long golden grains fast horse, no saddle Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-21-2018 Solitude And Time's Slow Arc two cats, one dead mouse empty white wagon, blue house sunset's reddish glow Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-22-2018 Life Views high trail, rocky ledge winter's beauty, snowy ground fallen tree, red plums Robert J. Lindley, 6-27-2018 Haiku, 6-27-2018 Things That Truly Delight hot cup of coffee noon sun, flower blossoms red moon, sky gleaming bright Robert J. Lindley Haiku, Seen And Unseen new birth, its beauty sorrows darkest shadow shown ancient forest burned Robert J. Lindley Haiku, Seen And Noted foggy dawn, old road new car grill, dead butterfly short sunset shadows Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 7-21-2018 Wilderness Found blue sky, whitest clouds old trail, ancient woods burnt empty house, sad scene Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 7-31-2018 What Time Yields apples, red in sun evening's pallid shadows horseshoe prints, old barn Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 8-08-2018 To Ponder silent moonlit pond volcano lava cooling kids's lemonade stand Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 2-22-2019 Bright Summer Morn ancient hammer silent owl in old barn loft children fast asleep Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 2-27-2019 Summer At Lakeside Cottage ravishing dessert mud puddles on the dirt road old picnic basket Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 3-16-2019 Life And Nature Scene small secluded pond seven snow-white swans nearby small child, kite, wind' Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 3-02-2019 Time And Advancing Destruction well trodden game trail ancient trees towering tall field crops edging in Robert J. Lindley, 3-30-2019 Haiku, 3-30-2019 Robert J. Lindley, Presented, 4-01-2019 Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2019 ************************************** Note: I decided to post at my home poetry site these Haiku' primarily to get them collectively copyrighted. Thus I am posting under this new title here as well . As previously they were only recorded here at this site. I am currently spending time going through my other poems here to find the ones never copyrighted. Seems there are many.. I was advised by a very dear poet friend to do this because so many worthless characters steal poetry written by others and pass it off on the internet as their own. I have found a few dozen of my poems already stolen by others doing just that. Which suxs but does in a way validate that if the poetry is good enough to steal then at least one can know they are not wasting their time, writing worthless trash. lol--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 71] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-01-2019 10:00 AM You are so prolific, Robert! My favorite is the Time and Reality one. :thumb: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 72] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-05-2019 11:52 AM Diverse Scenes tree on frozen ground wheat crop shining golden grain dry lake, sunken boat Robert J. Lindley, 4-05-2019 Haiku, ( Memories of youth) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 73] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-05-2019 12:00 PM Winter’s Beauty From My Window Icy branches point crystal fingers in the sky silent snowy world Abbey 4/5/19 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 74] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-05-2019 12:06 PM Icy branches point crystal fingers in the sky silent snowy world Abbey 4/5/19 Truly a fantastic haiku my friend. I sincerely think that its far better than mine. A suggestion if I may.. You should always title your haiku. And oft give a hint of the thought of the creation/scene/idea, in your title. Of course how you title is entirely up to you as the poet/author my friend..--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 75] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-05-2019 12:16 PM Truly a fantastic haiku my friend. I sincerely think that its far better than mine. A suggestion if I may.. You should always title your haiku. And oft give a hint of the thought of the creation/scene/idea, in your title. Of course how you title is entirely up to you as the poet/author my friend..--Tyr Thank you, Robert! High praise from such a talented writer. :salute: I will think of a title... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 76] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-05-2019 12:22 PM I think I like Haiku because it is so visual, and because it fits my writing preference. As should be obvious here, I don’t write long threads. I’m def a get to the point type of poster, lol. Thank you Robert for making a space for it here. I‘d had that first Haiku I posted in this thread languishing in my bedside drawer for several years. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 77] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-06-2019 08:56 AM I think I like Haiku because it is so visual, and because it fits my writing preference. As should be obvious here, I don’t write long threads. I’m def a get to the point type of poster, lol. Thank you Robert for making a space for it here. I‘d had that first Haiku I posted in this thread languishing in my bedside drawer for several years. My friend, obvious to me that you have a natural talent for writing haiku. One that in my estimation you should pursue -if so inclined. The link I give below is about haiku and poetry forms related to haiku. You may find it interesting and just may decide to try your poetic hand at some of these other short poetry forms. Of the four listed, I have myself only delved into haiku, primarily because I write so many other forms of poetry, and many are very lengthy. The forms shown/explained in the given link, are short forms of poetry, which may better suit your style/interests my friend. And of course always feel free to post your poetry here and also depend on me to help you anyway that I can within the scope of my own poetry knowledge accumulated in my 50+ years of composing poetry. .. https://lestersmith.com/2009/05/poetic-forms-haiku-senryu-tanka-and-lunes/ Poetic Forms: Haiku, Senryu, Tanka, and Lunes May 29, 2009Lester counting sylllables mentioning cherry blossoms this is not haiku (from Zen Rampage, back cover) Haiku Everyone knows what a haiku is, right? A poem in three lines, with seventeen syllables divided five/seven/five. That’s the commonly accepted definition of a haiku in English, but to understand how we got there, it’s worth knowing a little bit about haiku in Japanese. You can look up the history yourself: I’d just like to point out a few standard features of a Japanese haiku. It has seventeen syllables. It has a conceptual break after either the fifth syllable or the twelfth. It includes a seasonal word to ground it in nature. It is not metaphorical. The conceptual break explains why English haiku are commonly divided as they are: Five/seven/five includes both possible breaks in thought—depending upon where your poem puts its emphasis. This format also explains why so many English haiku are simply bad: It isn’t enough to divide your lines; each line also needs to be a complete mini thought in it’s own right; and one of those breaks must create an interesting shift in perception if the poem is to have any power. Senryu Note the haiku’s traditional requirement for a seasonal word, and it’s avoidance of metaphor. In Japanese poetry, if you write seventeen syllables with a break like a haiku, but without a seasonal word, that’s a senryu (pronounced like “send you,” but with an “R” instead of a “D”). Senryu are often humorous, frequently feature people, and may be metaphorical or otherwise more self-consciously contrived. For most English-speaking people’s purposes, however, this is just a wasted word. If you write something with a haiku’s syllable count and breaks, you might as well call it a haiku, because pretty much everybody who reads it will call it that. Tanka A related form (in that it developed from the same historic roots as haiku and senryu) is the tanka. In English, this is thirty-one syllables in five lines, divided five/seven/five/seven/seven. Obviously, with nearly twice the syllables of a haiku, a tanka can treat a slightly larger subject. Here’s an example (also from Zen Rampage). “Eighty-two years old!” The stranger’s bony finger prodding my shoulder. How am I to understand the meaning of his bared teeth? I hope it’s evident that each line carries its own bit of meaning, like individual building blocks contributing to a five-block structure. Lune It’s worth noting that Japanese words have more syllables on average than English words do. So in effect, seventeen syllables in English can carry more meaning. In a way, English haiku are cheating. To better represent the sparsity of thought in a Japanese haiku, a literature professor named Robert Kelly invented the lune, a thirteen-syllable poem divided five/three/five. He named this form the lune, because the right side of most examples creates a crescent shape, like a crescent moon. Here’s an example I posted to Twitter and Facebook a few days ago. if not for the birds I’d not know that I cannot fly (For what it’s worth, the lune is probably my favorite form of poem. And considering how much I love the sonnet, that’s saying something!) Another fellow, named Jack Collum, was teaching this form to children, and slightly misremembered it. Instead of five/three/five syllables, he thought three/five/three words. This being somewhat easier for children to count, the form has stuck. Note that because “lune” is an English word, two or more of these poems are “lunes.” By contrast, more than one haiku, senryu, or tanka become “two haiku,” “five senryu,” or “seventy-nine tanka,” for example. Final Words I hope that this brief overview of these related forms has inspired you to write some of your own. Just remember to make each line stand at least somewhat on its own, rather than seeming like a sudden U-turn in the street, simply because you’ve run out of syllables. And try to have a significant change in thought, some measure of surprise, in one of the breaks. Your readers will appreciate the effort! —Les -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 78] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-06-2019 09:02 AM From Mother Earth To Pantry empty pickle jar garden gems invite harvest rain clouds cover sky Robert J. Lindley, 4-06-2019 haiku, ( treasures earthen soil bequeaths) ********************************************************** Edit. Thank you Abbey, this discourse with you has led me to write my first Tanka, thus I am dedicating this new creation to you my great friend and budding new poetess.. I hope that you like it as it came directly from a childhood memory back in the 60's... -Tyr A Catfish Meal Desired three years and no rain fishing hole almost dried up what am I to eat? Will begging bequeath results where long water hose has failed? Robert J. Lindley, 4-06-2019 Tanka, (Lessons learned from youth) Poem my first Tanka, Dedicated to my friend Abbey Syllables Per Line: 5 7 5 7 7 Total # Syllables: 31 Total # Lines: 5 Total # Words: 25 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 79] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-06-2019 11:47 AM I am honored, Robert. Thank you! Sent you a PM... I think I will try this, too. :beer: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 80] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-08-2019 01:36 PM Lessons Never Learned two broken pencils classroom, one overturned desk sad cry in the dark Robert J. Lindley haiku, 4-08-2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 81] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-11-2019 01:34 PM Old Lies And Broken Promises fenced in schoolyard fallen neighborhood watch sign baby shower gift Robert J. Lindley, 4-11-2019 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 82] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-17-2019 10:23 AM Reaching Deep For Understanding ostrich head in hole mountain climber looking down morn sky sullen grey Robert J. Lindley Haiku, 4-17-2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 83] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-18-2019 07:09 AM Life Moves Ever Onward old red wagon wheel long and rocky mountain path blackberries dark black Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 4-18-2019, ( On The Passage Westward ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 84] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-19-2019 02:28 PM Robert, my feeble first attempt at Tanka. Fun! Reading, Writing, and Ridicule Sharp tongue lashes out from beneath the thick black veil Child shrinks to a gnat Bride of Christ feels no remorse Sweet school bell peals out freedom! Abbey 4-19-19 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 85] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-19-2019 03:06 PM Not anything feeble about my friend. Sending you private message after this post. -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 86] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-19-2019 05:25 PM Not anything feeble about my friend. Sending you private message after this post. -Tyr Thanks Robert, I fixed it. :beer: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 87] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-19-2019 09:10 PM Thanks Robert, I fixed it. :beer: You did very well my friend. A superb Tanka, IMHO..-- :beer: :beer: -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 88] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-23-2019 06:54 PM Scenes That Set Young Minds Pondering massive beaver dam herd of thirsty deer mid-stream old wood bridge fallen Robert J. Lindley, haiku, 4-23-2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 89] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-23-2019 07:55 PM After the Funeral Folder lies inert Life summed up in cold papers? Wind whispers “he’s gone” Abbey 4/23/19 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 90] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-23-2019 08:26 PM After the Funeral Blue folder lies inert Life summed up in cold papers? Wind whispers “he’s gone” Abbey 4/23/19 Love it - presented with exceptional imagery, depth and heart.. -:beer:--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 91] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 04-23-2019 11:10 PM Love it - presented with exceptional imagery, depth and heart.. -:beer:--Tyr Thank you! I fixed the syllables. I find that I initially count them correctly, and then when I edit a line to sound better, I forget to re-count them! I’ll get there eventually. :cool: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 92] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-24-2019 05:36 AM Thank you! I fixed the syllables. I find that I initially count them correctly, and then when I edit a line to sound better, I forget to re-count them! I’ll get there eventually. :cool: Remember that haiku are image based, not based upon sound when one reads the verses. And I have myself done the same when editing to create the image desired, oft changing a word forgetting that it has more syllable than the one it replaces. Your ability to compose haiku is already on a high level in my opinion. --Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 93] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-15-2019 12:00 AM Memories In the Garden Abandoned book lies unread, unnoticed, unloved sad woman looks back -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 94] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-15-2019 03:22 AM Trying the “Lune” format (5-3-5): Languid Afternoon Calm water flows by two lovers sunbeams on soft grass -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 95] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-15-2019 06:58 AM Trying the “Lune” format (5-3-5): Languid Afternoon Calm water flows by two lovers sunbeams on soft grass I have not yet tried that poetry form.Yours is a great and fine creative piece using so few words to cast a strong and deep realization on love's depths, beauty and its many blessings! Bravo! -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 96] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-15-2019 07:01 AM Memories In the Garden Abandoned book lies unread, unnoticed, unloved sad woman looks back A vivid and very creatively woven tapestry of life, mystery and hints of lost love... Or love never ever found. A truly fine haiku!! Love the title too..... -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 97] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-16-2019 11:30 PM Words Scorch the Heart Betrayal is penned on paper so white and pure room spins, letter drops Abbey. 5/17/2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 98] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-16-2019 11:44 PM In the Old, Old Library Stacks of dusty books forgotten armchair beckons real world fades away Abbey 5/17/2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 99] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-17-2019 06:41 AM MISTY MARINE MORN Hazy horizon tangy salt spray embraces gull cries, tide recedes Abbey 5/17/2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 100] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-17-2019 09:35 AM My friend, those are three wonderful and top class haiku. I wish that I had composed them! You certainly have poetry in your veins and clearly exhibit immense talent. Such a gift should be exercised and presented to others to read and enjoy/benefit from, as truth is , poetry is a gift to the world, IMHO! Bravo!! -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 101] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-17-2019 01:14 PM My friend, those are three wonderful and top class haiku. I wish that I had composed them! You certainly have poetry in your veins and clearly exhibit immense talent. Such a gift should be exercised and presented to others to read and enjoy/benefit from, as truth is , poetry is a gift to the world, IMHO! Bravo!! -Tyr Thank you Robert. I’m sure I have a long way to go to earn such praise, but I’m enjoying the process too much to let that stop me. I especially like composing these during those long almost-sleepless nights. I think others here should try it too. Eventually, I will try a longer form. I’ve always loved sonnets, so maybe that’s next. In fact, we included one in our wedding. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 102] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-11-2019 08:40 AM That Cherished Memory dead tree little shade green cane around old boat dock night breeze, stars above Robert J. Lindley, 7-11-2019 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 103] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-31-2020 05:39 PM A Serene Spring Scene small olive-green pond fawn in verdant lush meadow sky and summer morn Robert J. Lindley ,1-31-2020 haiku- (As an old poet sweetly remembers and dreams ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 104] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-26-2020 07:58 AM The View And The Memory golden light, cool morn magnificence, red sunset life and calm repose Robert J. Lindley, 5-26-2020 Haiku, (Once a day spent at the lake.....) ************************************ edit shown below are from previous composing... (Haiku Trilogy, Thoughts and Views) composing pre-dawn hours (1.) Life, Contrasting Views doe and fawn grazing radiant sun beaming down night cries, city born Robert J. Lindley, 5/23-2020 haiku, (2.) The Camp And The Hope fire,dying embers tent and gear snow covered dawn and hope rising Robert J. Lindley, 5/23-2020 haiku, (3.) Remembered Times home and hearth winter chilling winds whispering deep white sands, vacation Robert J. Lindley, 5/23-2020 haiku, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 105] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-27-2020 05:05 PM Mind Shadows And Hurt sorrows and deep woe invisible the dark foe echo of sad night Robert J. Lindley, 5-27-202- Haiku, ( When A Dark Reality Bites ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 106] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-27-2020 05:29 PM Mind Shadows And Hurt sorrows and deep woe invisible the dark foe echo of sad night Robert J. Lindley, 5-27-202- Haiku, ( When A Dark Reality Bites ) I like this Robert -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 107] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-27-2020 07:25 PM I like this Robert Thanks. I had to edit the poem. So I then edited the quote you posted. I previously had presented the wrong version-- the one with the wrong syllable count. Got mixed up because I had gotten a long phone call about an old friend that is very ill. Forgot to grab the newer, edited version to present. My bad. Sorry. The first unedited version was my original brain child thought but it did not meet accurately the 5-7-5 syllable count needed to be a true haiku. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 108] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-28-2020 09:11 PM Fantastic Day In June Many Decades Ago breakfast, coffee, toast morning rays, front porch ablaze bright moonlit window Robert J. Lindley, 5-28-2020 Haiku, ( As A Peaceful Calm This Soul Found ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 109] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-29-2020 12:45 PM A Season In 1975 lake, fish, cool waters forest trail, long summer day snow white city streets Haiku, 5-29-2020 ( No turning back the clock ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 110] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-06-2020 09:10 PM Triple haiku's When Life Looks Above The Dusty Ground ancient worn trial mountain cabin far above thunder, cloudy skies Robert J. Lindley, 6-06-2020 haiku Hope In A Fisherman's Heart sunken boat, lake view canes and bank, heavy waves meet red sun and shadows Robert J. Lindley, 6-06-2020 When Mother Nature, Looks On stop sign, empty street city skyscrapers, teeming crowd lonely fox sees all Robert J. Lindley, 6-06-2020 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 111] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-13-2020 05:38 AM Memories And Past Scenes bright white winter snow cloud covered hills far below days, Boracay beach Robert J. Lindley, 6-13-2020 Haiku ****************** Northeast Of Home And Hearth boat dock and lake view summer foliage and new boat concrete jungle, June night Robert J. Lindley, 6-13-2020 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 112] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-14-2020 03:34 PM Haiku-Triples, (Poems Born From Seeking Nature's Golden Treasures) In Mother Nature's Garden blue sky and noon sun flowing stream bubbling along campfire, fish dinner Robert J. Lindley, 6/14/2020 Haiku As Nature's Treasures So Gift morning, deep forest mother doe, new fawn nearby sunrise and beauty Robert J. Lindley, 6/14/2020 Haiku When Nature Sings Its Soft Tunes willows bending low leaves falling to virgin ground clear lake, fish flopping Robert J. Lindley, 6/14/2020 Haiku Note: These poems are born from a time and a place in my youth that I once so dearly loved to visit. Now four decades later, I wonder would I ever see the same... Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2020 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 113] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-22-2020 05:10 AM A Poet's View light of ashen sky moon shadows and teardrop rain sunrise, dawn waking Robert J. Lindley, 6-22-2020 Haiku, ( Longing for bittersweet days of ancient past ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 114] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-24-2020 05:56 PM Gasping At Beauty Above And Tomorrow's Sweet Promises night's glow, moonlit scenes heavenly skies, brilliant orbs dawn's sweet crisp new rays Robert J. Lindley, 6-24-2020 Haiku, ( Why the heavens and stars so inspire us ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 115] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-23-2020 12:38 PM (Haiku Triples) Views From Four Decades Ago old dusty cabin tree stump, beaver, sun bathing owl sleeping next door moss covered log cool breeze and summertime swim clouds holding off rain sidewalk, dark city large house with seven gables lonely red-brick lane Robert J. Lindley, 7-23-2020 Haiku, ( From dreams once dreamed to stark realities of time's march ) Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2020 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 116] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-07-2020 12:05 AM Haiku Triples As Life Gives And Takes new red bicycle old chain, broken screwdriver lonesome dusty road Robert J. Lindley, 8-06-2020 Haiku ****** Hot Day On A Desert Ranch cowboy boots, new spurs ranch, no cattle in the pens empty skies, no stars Robert J. Lindley, 8-06-2020 Haiku ******* Scenes Of The Fifties fast motorcycle drunk biker, leather jacket rookie cop, slow car Robert J. Lindley, 8-06-2020 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 117] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-03-2020 07:08 AM In The Sweet Soothing Of A Discontented Soul morn's breeze, cool beach sands earth and sky, long shoreline touch invisible hands Robert J. Lindley, 9-03-2020 haiku, ( As hope gifts light and truth ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 118] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-04-2020 05:00 AM Essence Of Beauty From Dark Night To Morn's New Light lonely wind, cold night silent owl survival flight dawn's rays, morn's glory Robert J. Lindley, 9-04-2020 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 119] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-05-2020 05:32 AM Nature, Life, Hope And Humanity nesting bird, tall grass hot day, no shade, barren tree freshly mowed lawn Robert J. Lindley, 9-05-2020 haiku, ( In for a penny , in for a pound ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 120] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 09-06-2020 01:32 PM Simple Thoughts, Profound Solution World in great turmoil Hatred and illness abound Prayer is the answer - Abbey 9/6/2020 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 121] Author : Black Diamond Date : 09-06-2020 02:00 PM Simple Thoughts, Profound Solution World in great turmoil Hatred and illness abound Prayer is the answer - Abbey 9/6/2020 Things will turn out for good. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 122] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-06-2020 09:20 PM A Sad Look At Reality deep darkness abounds pit below bellows black mist silence, songbirds flee Robert J. Lindley, 9-06-2020 haiku, ( ill the wind that now blows ) Abbey my friend. Love your wonderful haiku! It stirred me to write... God bless...--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 123] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-16-2020 09:27 AM Morning Scene, Nature Usual Path Taken winds whip fallen leaves morning birds, sit in silence car horn, distant sounds Robert J. Lindley, 9/16/2020 haiku, ( A Quick Look To See) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 124] Author : SassyLady Date : 09-16-2020 10:43 AM Wake Up! Black clad idiots abound Skies sooty with ash Silent majority awakens Sassy Lady September 16, 2020 Couldn't remember rules, but this was skipping around in my head so here it is. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 125] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-16-2020 03:20 PM Wake Up! Black clad idiots abound Skies sooty with ash Silent majority awakens Sassy Lady September 16, 2020 Couldn't remember rules, but this was skipping around in my head so here it is. I love it. Great poem and great imagery. Your poem has a syllable count of 7/5/9... Rule for a haiku is a syllable count of, 5/7/5 I think yours is a very fine and creative poem that expresses a truth and does so with magnificent imagery and depths. I would not change it all if it was mine. As it stands so very well as is! ... A true pleasure to read.. -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 126] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-29-2020 05:21 AM Scene, As Winter Hints At Coming newfound leafblown ground dawn, fox peering at my door dogs barking far off Robert J. Lindley, 9-29-2020 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 127] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 10-09-2020 06:06 AM Off To A Wonderful Start vacation relief dark, blown tire, long winding road trunk open, spare flat Robert J. Lindley, 10-09-2020 Haiku Note: From a memory in 1977... Friend had borrowed my car a couple weeks before, had a flat after running over something in the road. Never informed me of that. So there I was on a long trip to my vacation spot. Broke down with two flat tires, at about 11 o'clock at night, on a deserted side road. Had to walk about 3 miles back to find a house with a light on and knock on the door to get help. I was lucky, an old man answered and instantly asked me if my car was pulled off of the road- I answered yes. He then said, come on in, sleep on the couch there until morning, we'll get up, have breakfast and then get you fixed right on up. Countryfolk, you gotta love 'em.. Next morning true to his word. He took me to my car, we grabbed my flat spare , then went to the nearest town , nearest opened tire service center and they had me ready to go quickly. He then drove me back to my car and even thanked me for giving him something to do. As he lived alone(for the last 11 years he said), was 74 years old and was bored out of his mind. I have forgotten his last name but his first name was Paul. I then headed on to my vacation spot and met my girlfriend there as she drove in later that day.. -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 128] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 10-09-2020 08:31 AM Sweet story, Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 129] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 10-31-2020 08:20 PM Sweet story, Tyr Yep, gotta love some of these old Southern gentlemen and the way they handle themselves. The guy was a one hundred percent true Southerner, ready to help a stranger in need, feed that person a great home-cooked Southern breakfast. I offered to pay him but he adamantly refused. Simply told me to pass it on. As I have myself done so, a great many times since. -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 130] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-02-2020 11:52 PM (I.) Remembrance Of Youth frozen pond, rock fence fallen farmhouse, winter storm Nature waits and smiles Robert J. Lindley, 11-02-2020 haiku (II.) In The Silent Moonlit Forest first white blanket laid trees laden with white gleamings owl silently sits Robert J. Lindley, 11-02-2020 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 131] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-10-2020 07:43 AM Haiku Triples Fall of 72' long, old rusty nail red barn in dire need of paint oak tree with old swing Robert J. Lindley, 11-10-2020 haiku Summer of 73' midnight, candlelight eerie windblown window sounds bright rays, July morn Robert J. Lindley, 11-10-2020 haiku Spring of 75' old lakeside cabin snow-white powder all around new deer tracks, old path Robert J. Lindley, 11-10-2020 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 132] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-17-2020 07:24 AM The Reality, The Light, The Uncertainty grey cold, the stone slab distant hills, a smoky haze waves soak rocky shores Robert J. Lindley, 11-18-2020 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 133] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-25-2020 01:27 PM haiku triples, a look back at life (1.) A Serene Scene old cabin and lake bright moonlight, soft crashing waves cool dawn, Nature rewards Robert J. Lindley, 11-26-2020 haiku (2.) The Separation bright frosty meadow stream teeming with rainbow trout city gutter grime Robert J. Lindley, 11-26-2020 haiku (3.) On A Warming Spring Day small boy, brand new kite old man waiting at bus stop white trees, melting snow Robert J. Lindley, 11-26-2020 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 134] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 12-10-2020 11:48 AM The Few Joyous Times That Dark Year fireplace, soft glow warmth white flakes floats beyond window beach, sand and bright sun Robert J. Lindley, 12-11-2020 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 135] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-27-2021 08:50 PM A Tragic Prophecy sad sunset red glow dark clouds, masquerading breeze deep delusions reign Robert J. Lindley. 1-27-2021\ Haiku Note: Imagery, and thoughts on current environment/culture/ citizens of this nation. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 136] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 02-01-2021 09:35 AM As The Ill Wind Blows day is night, night gleams black curtains, horrendous scenes train wreck, tragedy Robert J. Lindley, 2-01-2021 haiku Note: In the midst of darkness, a false light beckons "ships" to their doom. edit- A darkness created to serve an evil purpose. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 137] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 02-02-2021 09:02 AM Time, Images And Echoes Of Life old house, faded white room, table, three broken chairs Spring, meadows bright green Robert J. Lindley, 2-02- 2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 138] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 02-25-2021 01:06 AM The Glorious Weekend Pause midnight moon, dreaming dawn's splendor, hot black coffee Saturday, no work Robert J. Lindley, 2-25- 2021 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 139] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-05-2021 05:51 AM Summer Long Ago And The Ancient Campsite Found old fallen cabin muddy trail, steep hillside slope sky, shimmering blue Robert J. Lindley, 4-05-2021 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 140] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-16-2021 10:55 PM A Bright And Wonderful June Day steeple, old church bell golden sunrise Sunday morn tree, hungry squirrel Robert J. Lindley, 4-16-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 141] Author : SassyLady Date : 04-17-2021 12:37 PM I See You Sad eyes, broken heart Have patience my child, God knows You are innocent SassyLady April 17, 2021 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 142] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-19-2021 11:44 AM I See You Sad eyes, broken heart Have patience my child, God knows You are innocent SassyLady April 17, 2021 An exceptionally beautiful and deep haiku my friend! Such as is desired in any haiku and one that you definitely delivered on! :clap::clap::clap:==Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 143] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-26-2021 10:23 AM The Fervent Wish And The Sincere Prayer cold snow, old hunter old trail, cabin far away prayer at sunset Robert J. Lindley, 8-22- 1997 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 144] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-16-2021 05:51 AM Going Fishing cool soft earth, bare feet morn's dew glistening bright, bright old farm, memories Robert J. Lindley, 5-16-2021 haiku Note- Recalling a weekend fishing experience that a young lad once had. And how fast life flies... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 145] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-19-2021 06:54 AM A Winter Night At The Old Cabin white banks, frozen stream trees staring at naked limbs full moon smiling down Robert J. Lindley, haiku, ( poetic thoughts from a scene never forgotten) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 146] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-22-2021 08:17 AM Back When Youth And Life Was Simpler old rusty bucket sunny day, red barn, tin roof stroll down trodden path Robert J. Lindley, 5-22-2021 haiku Note- Back In The Autumn Of '73 Born from a memory this scene rooster crowed, the peacock's preen set the stage for a summer trek hope alive, but barely a speck and life its great mysteries hid auction on, I made my first bid. Discovery was the youthful aim life was then thought to be a game yet world had far different plan to educate with pain this man and that by way of a love lost coming as flowers fear the frost. What was sent was taken away. Agony lives until this day. R. J. Lindley Snap sonnet- ( The dark that comes and oft overwhelms ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 147] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-26-2021 07:10 AM Summer of "68 old rusty hammer pond, broken dock, leaky boat youth, farm, summer chores Robert J. Lindley, 5-26-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 148] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-29-2021 09:32 AM Youth, A Fond Memory, Vanished Times sled, hill- heavy snow children- braving Winter's cold sand, beach, vacation Robert J. Lindley, 5-29-2021 haiku- ( a blessing to remember such times ) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 149] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-02-2021 04:31 PM Life, Seasons And Sweet Release needle, thread, old coat shimmering winter snow drifts summer sun, beach sand Robert J. Lindley, 6-02-2021 haiku, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 150] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 06-07-2021 08:10 AM Hi Robert! Can you explain why you sometimes like to use opposite imagery in your Haiku? Like snow and summer sun in one Haiku. You know I like to write these too, and I’m always looking to learn. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 151] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-07-2021 11:12 AM Hi Robert! Can you explain why you sometimes like to use opposite imagery in your Haiku? Like snow and summer sun in one Haiku. You know I like to write these too, and I’m always looking to learn. First in my poem was -- -------JUXTAPOSITION------- A very strong technique that is to take two distinct images and put them together in the poem. This is called the Juxtaposition Technique. The purpose of the technique is to express a certain relationship between the two images that lead to a certain realization or understanding. Accordingly, there are three types of relationships produced with the juxtaposition technique: similarity, contrast, and association. With similarity, the two juxtaposed images express a sameness with each other. For example, consider this poem by Buson: misty grasses, quiet waters: it’s evening Here, the “misty grasses” and the “quiet waters” play a similar, and reinforcing, role in contributing to the image of a calm, pleasant evening. With contrast, the two images juxtaposed express a stark difference, producing a sense of irony. For example, read this haiku by poet Yamaguchi Seishi: summer grass: the wheels of a locomotive come to a stop Here, we see the strong contrast between something natural (grass) and something unnatural (the locomotive). The irony here is that although the poem is written in haiku form, which traditionally glorifies nature, the focus of the poem shifts from nature to machine, which detracts from the beauty of the grass. Next , with association, one image relates to another in an unusual or enlightening way. Take, for instance, this poem by Issa: people scattered the leaves too scattered and spread Issa here associates the scattered people with the scattered leaves, perhaps alluding to the scene of a grave-site, with an array of tombs, and leaves scattered and spread atop these sites. Thus, the association provides the reader with a sense of desolation. In many of my haiku's, I use one, or two or even three of the main techniques in the same haiku... And always extremely important is -- IMAGERY...--Tyr *************************************************** edit -- needle, thread, old coat shimmering winter snow drifts summer sun, beach sand needle thread old coat, -- symbolizes--being bare ill equipped for the conditions or else life shimmering winter snow drifts -- symbolizes-- being in the elements- in a bad state although its beauty yet exists summer sun, beach sand -- symbolizes -- the contrasting imagery, the wish the person may be thinking- and the pleasure of that scene and warmth. That is the bare bones of it my friend. There is much more , in that poem. I will leave that to the reader to find-t o cipher out, to imagine--to seek.... . -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 152] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-10-2021 06:41 AM The Visit white stone, sad morning fresh mowed grass twixt the rows bright sun, soft cool breeze Robert J. Lindley, 6-10-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 153] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-16-2021 06:43 AM Dawn, A New Day And A Wonderful Start table, broken spoon breakfast on a sunny morn coffee, hot and black Robert J. Lindley, 6-16-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 154] Author : Mika-El Date : 06-16-2021 11:04 AM Some think it is a men's cologne.....;)--Tyr Lol I respect your rythm and writing. It smells good to me. I don't know much but I like te rythm of Haiku it reminds me of a calming breeze or wind. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 155] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-21-2021 04:58 AM The Season And The Old Farm old garden, bare ground frost on the fallen mailbox breakfast, eggs, bacon Robert J. Lindley, 6-21-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 156] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-23-2021 08:44 AM Beneath Expanse, Glorious Earthen Skies cold pavement, late night moonlit trees, Heavenly glows old owl, frighten mouse Robert J. Lindley, 6-23-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 157] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-24-2021 09:23 AM Glimmering, Shimmering And Flaming Sweet her eyes, shining pools her kissing lips luscious red desert at high noon Robert J. Lindley, 6-24-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 158] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-26-2021 02:06 PM On A Glowing Bright Summer Day bright morn, wooden fence young colt, wide open meadow boy, red bicycle Robert J. Lindley, 6-26-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 159] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-29-2021 06:46 AM The Image, The Inner Reaches Of The Mind sandy land, windswept oasis, wet evergreen silent cat leapt Robert J. Lindley, 6-29-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 160] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-09-2021 09:50 AM A Much Needed Rest, Delayed Production two old broken plows flowering meadow, bright morn farm-boy sleeping late Robert J. Lindley, 7-09--2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 161] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-10-2021 03:18 PM So Very Peaceful On A Splendid April Morn little red wagon cool morn, kids, park playground full new flowers sprouting Robert J. Lindley, 7-10-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 162] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-12-2021 05:43 AM Time, Beauty And America new pair baby shoes old weathered bomber jacket patriotic shirt Robert J. Lindley, 7-12-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 163] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-18-2021 12:34 PM A HOKKU I Of Nature and man What tragedy, sorrows wrought! Wept, dawn cries its truth II Autumn colors pale White sidewalks heat mother earth Sad, winds and morn's glow III Earth and sky falter Rivers flood with flowing trash Blinded, mankind plays IV Beneath oceans dark Life its beauty imperiled Greed, man bows to gold R.J. LINDLEY 7-18-2021 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 164] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-19-2021 09:10 AM A Ravishing Beauty And The Price Paid party, bright red dress flowers and diamond necklace Sunday hangover R. J. Lindley, June 2nd, 1979 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 165] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-23-2021 09:34 AM First posting, first example...--Tyr A reversing- interlinked and a triple set of 7,5,7 The Hanging calm that sad morning, his death airy winds blew past a pause, a gasp, a short breath Robert J. Lindley, 7-23-2021 ******* The Aftermath swinging slow the dangling rope mindful of its load straight down, no inclining slope Robert J. Lindley, 7-23-2021 ******* No Small Deed, Death The huge crowd shuffling away the cheap thrill vanished to live so wild, someone pays Robert J. Lindley, 7-23-2021 A new form, I have again been working on this month after abandoning it about 10 years ago.... Syllable count 7-5-7-- interlinked, inter related --three separate poems'-- with 1st and third verse rhyming in each poem... Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2021 *************************************** Edit- 8-01-2021 Second posting........ The Great Promise, The Sweet Hope morn's beauty, a new seed sprout illumination dawn's glow, whisper not a shout Robert J. Lindley, 8-01-2021 ******* From The Fields A New Harvest high noon, soft radiant heat earth's titillation treasures set at mankind's feet Robert J. Lindley, 8-01-2021 ******* Waiting For The Moon's Beauty red sunset, soft burnished rays waiting sensation harvest from another day Robert J. Lindley, 8-01-2021 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 166] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-08-2021 05:17 PM The Revelation black rock, cracked ledge misty heights over abyss soft clouds, early dawn Robert J. Lindley, 8-08-2021 haiku Note: These times, they are a'troubling... a'rumbling, a'tumbling, a'stumbling along..... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 167] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-13-2021 08:06 AM A Willful Blindness turtle, pond and life ostrich, head buried in sand black snake in the grass Robert J. Lindley, 8-13-2021 haiku ******* Treasured Memories, Youth And Its Discoveries trail, old fallen log morn's dew- sunshine parading treasure and past times Robert J. Lindley, 8-13-2021 haiku ******* From Dark Times, Fate's Blackened Hands broken heart, old farm summer heat and death coming death and darkness win R.J. Lindley, June 9th, 1970 haihku Note: Some things can never be forgotten... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 168] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-17-2021 06:38 AM A Southern Morn, Summer 1967 white cracked sidewalk sleepy Sunday morning blues cotton blooms glowing Robert J. Lindley, haiku, ******** Farm Chores Completed And Supper Calling pond, weeping willows snake basking on floating log soft, red unset glow Robert J. Lindley, haiku, ******* The Relic, Old Times Past breeze, maple flutters blackbirds feast on fallen grain old empty farmhouse Robert J. Lindley, haiku, -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 169] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-22-2021 04:18 AM Twenty-one Scenes Of Life And Poetic Thoughts Robert J. Lindley, 4-01-2019 Note: These were written and not presented here until now. I do so enjoy writing Haiku. A challenge writing in such few words yet capturing a scene, a memory and piece of life and then casting it upon paper. I hope you may enjoy these as much as I did in the composing of them. Twenty-one Scenes Of Life And Poetic Thoughts That Resplendent Scene winter white landscape frozen limbs on ancient trees old snowshoes ready Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 12-08-2015 Fleeing Visions dark shadows, death waits sun burst upon bright new dawn moonlight on lake shore Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 7-09- 2017 Beautiful two dogs fast asleep clouds in a dark stormy sky dawn's breeze soothes the soul Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 5-08-2018 Time, And Reality old dry riverbed broken limb, hard frozen ground sun-perch, ocean breeze Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 5-30-2018 As The Wind Blows seven broken jars red barn full of dead tractors night, brightest full moon Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 5-31-2018 Time and Its Sad Afterglows porch swing, one old dog green pasture and fallen barn dawn's light, empty house Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-11-2018 As The World Turns dawn's break, fallen bird sunset, distant hills aglow midnight news report Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-13-2018 Where Light and Dark Part windows, light fading bright altar set to atone dusty red crossroads Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-17-2018 An Ancient Image shadow at the door field crop of long golden grains fast horse, no saddle Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-21-2018 Solitude And Time's Slow Arc two cats, one dead mouse empty white wagon, blue house sunset's reddish glow Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 6-22-2018 Life Views high trail, rocky ledge winter's beauty, snowy ground fallen tree, red plums Robert J. Lindley, 6-27-2018 Haiku, 6-27-2018 Things That Truly Delight hot cup of coffee noon sun, flower blossoms red moon, sky gleaming bright Robert J. Lindley Haiku, Seen And Unseen new birth, its beauty sorrows darkest shadow shown ancient forest burned Robert J. Lindley Haiku, Seen And Noted foggy dawn, old road new car grill, dead butterfly short sunset shadows Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 7-21-2018 Wilderness Found blue sky, whitest clouds old trail, ancient woods burnt empty house, sad scene Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 7-31-2018 What Time Yields apples, red in sun evening's pallid shadows horseshoe prints, old barn Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 8-08-2018 To Ponder silent moonlit pond volcano lava cooling kids's lemonade stand Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 2-22-2019 Bright Summer Morn ancient hammer silent owl in old barn loft children fast asleep Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 2-27-2019 Summer At Lakeside Cottage ravishing dessert mud puddles on the dirt road old picnic basket Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 3-16-2019 Life And Nature Scene small secluded pond seven snow-white swans nearby small child, kite, wind' Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, 3-02-2019 Time And Advancing Destruction well trodden game trail ancient trees towering tall field crops edging in Robert J. Lindley, 3-30-2019 Haiku, 3-30-2019 Robert J. Lindley, Presented, 4-01-2019 Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2019 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 170] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-01-2021 05:26 AM Sad And Lonesome Scene old plank, termite holes farm, old paths to empty pond dead forest, lost hope Robert J. Lindley, 9-01- 2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 171] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-05-2021 02:41 PM A Small Town View, Time Flows Ever Onward old cracked sidewalk summer morning, soft cool wind weekend looking back Robert J. Lindley, 9-05-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 172] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-07-2021 05:32 AM A Sweet Morning Delight hot coffee and dawn out the window, mowed lawn bacon smell, yum yum Robert J. Lindley, 9-07-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 173] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-11-2021 03:44 AM Youth, A Lonely Day And A Wish Once Made old fence, red robin summer afternoon sunset dreaming, future life Robert J. Lindley, 9-11-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 174] Author : Juicer66 Date : 09-11-2021 04:19 AM First ever attempt , trying for 5-7-5 The channel breeze dozed Dazed its napping lunch time guests Choked while gently swallowing . Three minutes . Need to take longer . -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 175] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-11-2021 04:31 AM First ever attempt , trying for 5-7-5 The channel breeze dozed Dazed its napping lunch time guests Choked while gently swallowing . Three minutes . Need to take longer . Not bad but the syllable count is incorrect for a standard haiku.. As is yours is 5, 7, 7. Remove the word-- "gently".. And it fits the bill.- 575 The imagery is great, the depth is on the mark. All the creation would need is correcting the last verse and giving it a title.. Title of poem in haku takes on an extremely important role of description and adding to the deeper purpose, enhanced imagery and message sent with the piece, imho.-Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 176] Author : Juicer66 Date : 09-11-2021 04:36 AM Nice encouragement . Thanks -- even if you privately think it is crap . Counting obviously went wrong in line three --- a touch of CDC syndrome . Will think of a Title . -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 177] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-17-2021 05:23 AM Once When Life Was Simpler bright shiny penny pair of shoes, about three bucks faded memories Robert J. Lindley, 9-17-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 178] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-22-2021 05:20 AM Real, Imagined And Appreciated dreams of Nature's gifts golden castle, mountain top Fall, harvested fields Robert J. Lindley, 9-22- 2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 179] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-30-2021 04:57 AM Life Moving Ever Onward one broken gold band empty house, new motorcycle fast flowing river Robert J. Lindley, 9-29-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 180] Author : Juicer66 Date : 09-30-2021 05:54 AM Life Moving Ever Onward one broken gold band empty house, new motorcycle fast flowing river Robert J. Lindley, 9-29-2021 haiku Personal upheaval ? Empty house is a bleak picture . -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 181] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-30-2021 07:08 PM Personal upheaval ? Empty house is a bleak picture . Inspiration for the poem came from life far back in 1977.... empty house-- is a very descriptive image for destruction of a marriage.... 44 years ago, my life took a bad turn due to things I had zero control over. I survived that eventually and she went on to live a hellish life. Tis why I hate so dearly drug use, she let it rule and ruin her life...---Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 182] Author : Juicer66 Date : 10-01-2021 02:57 AM Inspiration for the poem came from life far back in 1977.... empty house-- is a very descriptive image for destruction of a marriage.... 44 years ago, my life took a bad turn due to things I had zero control over. I survived that eventually and she went on to live a hellish life. Tis why I hate so dearly drug use, she let it rule and ruin her life...---Tyr Thanks for the background behind the word pictures . Addictions are invariably monstrous . Perhaps I have been lucky so far -- Cherry pie and jellied eels . But not together ! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 183] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 10-01-2021 11:05 AM Nice encouragement . Thanks -- even if you privately think it is crap . Counting obviously went wrong in line three --- a touch of CDC syndrome . Will think of a Title . I had the same problem when I started. In my case, I get excited about edits I make to the Haiku, and forget to recount. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 184] Author : Juicer66 Date : 10-01-2021 11:43 AM Foolishly moving to Opus 2 . Sucked Dry by a Stare Sun facing flower Heat grilled with eternal glare . Blind to the Shadow -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 185] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-09-2021 10:10 AM From Front Porch, A Clear Early Morning View ground, leafy landscape cold air, winter on the way squirrel, fallen acorns Robert J. Lindley, 11-09- 2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 186] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-12-2021 05:28 AM A Life, Years Flown By And A Deeper Look old violen, sad song summer party at the beach ghost town, tumbleweeds Robert J. Lindley, 11-12-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 187] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-13-2021 06:11 AM Contemplation, Peering Through The Darkness paper, no ink pen old bottle of fine whiskey dawn, life a new day Robert J. Lindley, 11-13-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 188] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-15-2021 06:32 AM The Memorable Summer Scene dark road, stormy sky no seven spanish angels midnight call, ahead Robert J. Lindley, 11-15-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 189] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-18-2021 05:36 AM A Very Simple Insight drink from wisdom's cup yet the heavens offer more than sleep, wink and nod Robert J. Lindley, 11-18-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 190] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-26-2021 05:29 PM From Youth, Hope And Past Better Days quarter, dime, penny time, nineteen seventy-two six dozen roses haiku, 11-26-2021 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 191] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 11-29-2021 10:44 PM Summer Days Of Nineteen Seventy-Two decaying blacktop nineteen fifty-five chevy escape from the farm Robert J. Lindley, 11-29-2021 haiku ******************** Summer Days Of Nineteen Seventy-Three pretty girl, beach sand super tan, bright red bikini one long, sweet, sweet night Robert J. Lindley, 11-29-2021 haiku ******************** Winter Days Of Nineteen Seventy-Four new home, winter snow new wife, sweet paradise found youth and its treasures Robert J. Lindley, 11-29-2021 haiku ******************** Three haiku, inspired from a phone conversation I had with an old friend today. We spoke of the good times of the 1970's and how damn wild we both were back then and the miracle that we both survived the other bad times--which were also aplenty... --Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 192] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 12-10-2021 11:18 PM Youth, Nineteen Sixty-Nine, A Wet Spring Day old abandon plow meadow flowers, river stream splashed muddy road Robert J. Lindley, 12-10-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 193] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 12-13-2021 05:50 PM Past, Future And A Beautiful Landscape old , long dark tunnel in distance, train whistle blows morn's rays on meadow Robert J. Lindley, haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 194] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 12-18-2021 07:15 PM When Time Brings On A Bit Of Hope Christmas tree bright green fireplace and lights soft glowing dark year near its end Robert J. Lindley, 12-18-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 195] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 12-24-2021 11:49 AM Christmas Eve Morning And Sweet Memories mistletoe, a kiss childhood, snowball fights I miss memories of this Robert J. Lindley, 12-24-2021 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 196] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 12-27-2021 01:12 AM Worms Needed For A Fine Fishfry one broken shovel fish biting, sweet summer day Saturday morning Robert J. Lindley, 12-27-2021 haiku Note- Ten years old, 1964- we used an old plow to dig. Got them worms and got them fish too. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 197] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-10-2022 07:46 AM Void Between Sadness And Purest Beauty pity, dying rose waning moon, vanquished love speckled, newborn fawn Robert J. Lindley, 1-09-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 198] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-14-2022 07:47 AM Sad Reality And This World's New Phase no sweet golden streets no dawn gleaming its promise path, tarnished dreams Robert J. Lindley, 1-14-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 199] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-17-2022 07:06 PM Into The Depths Of Life, A Revelation Found one old rusty nail old horse, put out to pasture newly paved road Robert J. Lindley, 1-17-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 200] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-20-2022 06:48 AM When A Tragic War Wages Without End breath cold as hard ice she said, "darling love you", thrice a truth would be nice Robert J. Lindley, 1-20-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 201] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-20-2022 11:18 AM Added simply for my 200th reply in this thread. Composed on the spot this haiku..... A True And Divinely Sent Gift beauty, powers sent to princess, heart fluttering dark chains, thus removed Robert J. Lindley, 1-20-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 202] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-22-2022 07:51 AM Life, Never Easy, And Often Fouled hot, thirsty desert oasis, clear cool water city garbage dump Robert J. Lindley, 1-22-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 203] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 01-28-2022 08:18 AM Winter's Icy Grip, And A Lonely Dawn newly, frozen lake deserted shoreline shadows one half-sunken boat Robert J. Lindley, 1-28-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 204] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-18-2022 07:39 AM The Pitiful Reality Of Time And Infinite Sorrows green pastures, dawn's glow future scenes of lonely night pale moon, shadows fall Robert J. Lindley, haiku, ( Wherein A Battle Rages On ) This very short poem is all that I can muster now of my lifelong writings... Sad....--Tyr Whereas once many centuries ago, writing could ease my pains and help heal me- now it seems to be a negated exercise and thus not so... EDIT- On this darkened battlefield, I perish a thousand times a day... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 205] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 03-31-2022 05:30 AM What The Old Poet Therein Saw And Felt old tree, broken limbs forest, lost so sadly bleak river frozen hard. Robert J. Lindley, 3-331- 2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 206] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-01-2022 06:47 AM Anticipation Of Light That Gifts Needed Sight eager for new light cascading glory to come dawn, its promise - hope Robert J. Lindley, 4-01- 2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 207] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-07-2022 05:45 AM And The Campaign Ever Onward Rode table, broken leg chicken dinner, no feathers owl hoots, who, who, who Robert J. Lindley, 4-07- 2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 208] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 04-14-2022 06:39 AM Another Coin, Another Heartache why comes summer frost icy chill and grievous pain cold, the hand that slays Robert J. Lindley, March 19th, 2022 haiku Note: Referencing-Greek mythology, "Charon's obol"== coin Charon's obol - Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charon's_obol 'Ghost' coins and crosses — Charon's obol is an allusive term for the ""coin"" placed in or on the mouth of a dead person before burial. Greek and Latin ... ‎Terminology · ‎In literature · ‎Archaeological evidence · ‎Religious significance -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 209] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-02-2022 08:53 AM Seeing Within The Shades Of Dark And Growing Gloom two dented tin cups three-legged table, no food war, famine, sickle Robert J. Lindley, 5-02-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 210] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-06-2022 04:50 AM Looking Ahead With A Much Keener Eye forest, empty gun fast horse, old broken saddle distant mountain peaks Robert J. Lindley, haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 211] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-06-2022 03:34 PM Life’s harsh dealing Our hearts’ compassion giving Warrior standing -for Robert -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 212] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-06-2022 03:57 PM Life’s harsh dealing Our hearts’ compassion giving Warrior standing -for Robert Wherein The True Character Show'eth kindness, a virtue heart's truth a majestic crown friendship a blessing Robert J. Lindley, 5-06-2022 haiku For Abbey -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 213] Author : Abbey Marie Date : 05-06-2022 04:07 PM Wherein The True Character Show'eth kindness, a virtue heart's truth a majestic crown friendship a blessing Robert J. Lindley, 5-06-2022 haiku For Abbey Thank you Robert. :hug99: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 214] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-09-2022 09:11 AM On A Massive Horror Being Accepted Or Else Ignored sixty-three million no graves seen, no chance to live organized murder Robert J. Lindley, 5-09-2022 haiku --- This shall not go unpunished, imho.... Divine punishment cannot be avoided...--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 215] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 05-26-2022 03:45 AM Life, Oft The View Really And Truly Sucks hot, riverbed dry asphalt a bright gleaming black pan empty, no pie Robert J. Lindley, 5-26-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 216] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-02-2022 04:20 AM To One Day, Wake Up To See one unloaded gun farm, working daylight to dark youth, vanishing mist Robert J. Lindley, 6-02-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 217] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-04-2022 04:43 AM Vanished Years Of Youth And Heavy Toil dawn, splintering light lunchbreak, farmwork left behind red sunset, reprieve Robert J. Lindley, 6-4- 2022 haiku Note: A snapshot of a time in South, the 1960's and the life of a poor, farmboy longing for a much brighter future.. RJL -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 218] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-21-2022 01:34 PM My first poem in 8 days...Tyr ************************ O' Can You See By Ever Growing Blight O' can you see by ever growing blight dimming stars of inspired leftist night stuttering incoherent words he speaks scattered brained fool whose head so leaks and lemmings that see a hero to praise as on leftist filth they contently graze. O' can you hear the mad fool muttering sent by filth to do such lame utterings a hollow shell of a corrupted ass that blames another for high costs of gas and lemmings that see a hero to praise as on leftist filth they contently graze. O' can you pray that buffoon fades away that our children may see a brighter day and truth and light to us sooner returns before those filthy pigs, more cities burn and lemmings that see a hero to praise as on leftist filth they contently graze. O' can you hear that mad fool muttering sent by filth to do such lame utterings. Robert J, Lindley, 6-21-2022 Sonnet form ( Truth about the darkness now ruling this nation ) Note: Sometimes ya just gotta spit it out there because great darkness, utter stupidity and massive corruption rules the day..--Tyr ***** And no, this is not a haiku... It just came to me and I simply blasted it onto the screen...--Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 219] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 06-29-2022 05:08 AM Earth, Mankind, Greed, Sun And Time old, decaying stump forest devoid of action hot, concrete jungle Robert J. Lindley, 6-29-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 220] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-03-2022 01:40 PM A Sweet Memory From Youthful Years Past blue waves, sandy shore soft cooling breeze, sun shining distant ship fading Robert J. Lindley, 7-03-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 221] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-08-2022 05:10 AM A Vast Room With A True Nature Lit View rainbow, thirsty trees new cornfield, old dying town mountain looking down Robert J. Lindley, 7-08-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 222] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-10-2022 08:20 AM When A Sip Of Wisdom Is Needed very small tin cup well full of muddy water dark horizon, storm Robert J. Lindley, 7-10-2022 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 223] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-11-2022 04:23 PM Farmhouse And Barn, Beyond Any Repair silver spoon broken old kitchen unholy mess cracked foundation Robert J. Lindley, 8-11-2022 haiku... Note: When power corrupts and government stops hiding its real agenda/face... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 224] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 09-01-2022 04:43 PM Looking Boldy Through The Magic Mirror sun and willows dance Nature sings right on along life is hope and chance Robert J. Lindley, Sept 01, 2022 haiku Seen That Summer From A Look At Heaven here below, slow stream life cascading towards dawn love, hopes and sweet dreams Robert J. Lindley, Sept 01, 2022 haiku A Vision, A Gaze Into Searching Soul within trinity's holy star, light outward flows there, eternity Robert J. Lindley, Sept 01, 2022 haiku Note: When Dawn And Blessings Both Enter Ones' Life -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 225] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-20-2023 08:40 AM A Very Much Needed Nice Vacation broken down motel long highway, destination sandy beach awaits Robert J. Lindley, 7-20- 2023 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 226] Author : AHZ Date : 07-20-2023 08:58 AM A Very Much Needed Nice Vacation broken down motel long highway, destination sandy beach awaits Robert J. Lindley, 7-20- 2023 haiku humans scream and yell for no apparent reason gaia does not care -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 227] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-20-2023 09:43 AM humans scream and yell for no apparent reason gaia does not care Say, that is a very good haiku. Do you ever write poetry? Sonnets, rondeau, quatrains, and other poetry forms etc.?-Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 228] Author : AHZ Date : 07-20-2023 09:45 AM Say, that is a very good haiku. Do you ever write poetry? Sonnets, rondeau, quatrains, and other poetry forms etc.?-Tyr I do a little of a lot of things. succinctness is my thing. brevity is the soul of wit. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 229] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-20-2023 10:19 AM I do a little of a lot of things. succinctness is my thing. brevity is the soul of wit. Well, your haiku was a very good one. Intelligence leads its hand and its magnificent powers to the writing of good poetry. I've been composing serious poetry since age 17. I actually started at age 15 but I do not count those first 2 years because it was not yet a true passion with me. So that makes my serious writing 52 years long now since I am now 69 years old . God bless. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 230] Author : AHZ Date : 07-20-2023 10:23 AM Well, your haiku was a very good one. Intelligence leads its hand and its magnificent powers to the writing of good poetry. I've been composing serious poetry since age 17. I actually started at age 15 but I do not count those first 2 years because it was not yet a true passion with me. So that makes my serious writing 52 years long now since I am now 69 years old . God bless. that's awesome. i've written way too many words on forums over that last 25 years. i used to be the most neoconny globalist dipshit on the internet under a previous name. now im trying to undo the damage. I love the written word. not that it matters much but have you ever sold any writing for demon money? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 231] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-20-2023 10:55 AM that's awesome. i've written way too many words on forums over that last 25 years. i used to be the most neoconny globalist dipshit on the internet under a previous name. now im trying to undo the damage. I love the written word. not that it matters much but have you ever sold any writing for demon money? No not yet I have not. But I have had several poets that have sold their works for money and been in print tell me that a great many of my poems are good enough to sell. And a retired publisher has been urging me to do my own book. She has been telling me that for 12 years now. I just never get around to selecting poems from my well over 3,000 poems and actually doing it. I just may end up doing that this year. God bless. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 232] Author : AHZ Date : 07-20-2023 11:09 AM No not yet I have not. But I have had several poets that have sold their works for money and been in print tell me that a great many of my poems are good enough to sell. And a retired publisher has been urging me to do my own book. She has been telling me that for 12 years now. I just never get around to selecting poems from my well over 3,000 poems and actually doing it. I just may end up doing that this year. God bless. go for it. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 233] Author : AHZ Date : 07-20-2023 11:52 AM I love charles bukowski Rate:0.0 / 0 votes (https://www.poetry.com/poem-voters/105552) there are worse things than being alone (https://www.definitions.net/definition/alone) but it often (https://www.definitions.net/definition/often) takes decades (https://www.definitions.net/definition/decades) to realize (https://www.definitions.net/definition/realize) this and most often (https://www.definitions.net/definition/often) when you do it's too late and there's nothing (https://www.definitions.net/definition/nothing) worse than too late. Charles Bukowski -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 234] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-20-2023 12:05 PM I love charles bukowski Rate:0.0 / 0 votes (https://www.poetry.com/poem-voters/105552) there are worse things than being alone (https://www.definitions.net/definition/alone) but it often (https://www.definitions.net/definition/often) takes decades (https://www.definitions.net/definition/decades) to realize (https://www.definitions.net/definition/realize) this and most often (https://www.definitions.net/definition/often) when you do it's too late and there's nothing (https://www.definitions.net/definition/nothing) worse than too late. Charles Bukowski I am a great fan of Bukowski, although many poets consider his poetry rude and crude- it is not says I. He was down to earth and did present his poetry=== just about like he lived. His poems present the darker side of life. Taverns, prostitutes, gambling , whoring, drinking etc. The way he lived. He had truly brill8iant mind..... --Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 235] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-20-2023 12:12 PM On The Western High And Most Rocky Trail I saw the bitter edge of the mountain's high rim the desert hit hard Robert J. Lindley haiku, 7-20-2023 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 236] Author : AHZ Date : 07-20-2023 12:25 PM I am a great fan of Bukowski, although many poets consider his poetry rude and crude- it is not says I. He was down to earth and did present his poetry=== just about like he lived. His poems present the darker side of life. Taverns, prostitutes, gambling , whoring, drinking etc. The way he lived. He had truly brill8iant mind..... --Tyr the truth in his poetry is amazing. just like how....most things are bullshit. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 237] Author : AHZ Date : 07-20-2023 12:40 PM more bukowski The Genius Of The Crowd (https://allpoetry.com/The-Genius-Of-The-Crowd) there is enough treachery, hatred violence absurdity in the average human being to supply any given army on any given day and the best at murder are those who preach against it and the best at hate are those who preach love and the best at war finally are those who preach peace those who preach god, need god those who preach peace do not have peace those who preach peace do not have love beware the preachers beware the knowers beware those who are always reading books beware those who either detest poverty or are proud of it beware those quick to praise for they need praise in return beware those who are quick to censor they are afraid of what they do not know beware those who seek constant crowds for they are nothing alone beware the average man the average woman beware their love, their love is average seeks average but there is genius in their hatred there is enough genius in their hatred to kill you to kill anybody not wanting solitude not understanding solitude they will attempt to destroy anything that differs from their own not being able to create art they will not understand art they will consider their failure as creators only as a failure of the world not being able to love fully they will believe your love incomplete and then they will hate you and their hatred will be perfect like a shining diamond like a knife like a mountain like a tiger like hemlock their finest art -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 238] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 07-20-2023 12:55 PM the truth in his poetry is amazing. just like how....most things are bullshit. Correct poetry exposes bullshit. Any poet that does not exposes the basic nature of mankind as hate and lie is not doing his job very well. imho. Bukowski lived his life exactly the way he wanted too live it. And truth is he suffered greatly for that act of rebellion. His poetry to me is real, in its grittiness, in its dirty themes and animalistic urges. To me, he rejected most of mankind/world and its principles because they are lies. And yes, he had a truly brilliant mind. -Tyr -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 239] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-02-2023 09:35 AM Searching, A Hot Summer Day two old rusty nails red barn, eighteen dead cattle green grassy meadow Robert J, Lindley, 8-02-2023 Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 240] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-02-2023 12:26 PM The Way Of This Very Wicked World one old cannonball Spanish military flag schoolkids playing jacks Robert J. Lindley, 8-02 , 2023 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 241] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-02-2023 02:27 PM With Gypsie Luck, My Own Weaken Steps Retrace I walked in shy shadows leaving not a trace dawn birthed winds carried a rose-fragrant smell pleased, accepting what is owed, no disgrace rivers of joyous happiness, I could not tell. After illumination, shadow was to pass I walk forward to find that, my paradise place I was not born to be an ordinary lass and with Gypsie luck, my own weaken steps retrace! Hold this thought, the future may even more hurt bring tho' no cloud could it powers follow to defy and the flaming desert provides its scorpion stings I see Gods have given me a beautiful sky. This heart, this soul, flies forth into eternity whilst time flies onward into its infinity whilst hope promised me happiness and much more And truth truly is, love promised a huge score. Robert J. Lindley, original 1980 16 verse sonnet, Rhyme, new 2023 Aug. 02 Note: This was as much as I could remember of an older(early 1980's) and much longer poem that was composed back then. The original was quite a bit longer. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 242] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-05-2023 12:33 PM There In Morning Sun, Hope Circled Enticing Dreams From inside gaping jaws, golden honey slow drips its taste as if bitter hell came with deadly judgment life turned into a bevy of sunken ships with the dried up bones below a sadden statement. With solid granite illuminating moon 's glow ironclad hills buried secrets sadder mysteries impropriety ran in and melted wicked snow starving for more people ate from empty granaries. The wicked angels flew about on leaden wings watching for the innocence of the golden truth dawn's light erupted brought the small songbirds that sing for hot romance and the vanities of our youth. There in morning sun, hope circled enticing dreams. Father time gave its fruit to fill the icy streams. Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet, Feb 25th, 1971 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 243] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-06-2023 07:24 AM The Modern Menagerie one sleeping greyhound circus clown with two right shoes hopeless, drunk soldiers Robert J. Lindley, haiku 8-06-2023 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 244] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-06-2023 10:03 AM Than The Grand Illusions Of Those Paradise Shores I that dares the purple sunlight to ease my soul splinter and enter this old, discontented heart all the mistakes, little sins that takes heavy toll worrisome the most was the quite unsteady start the shy lad that saw the great frosting on the pane the midnight calls and the mornings promised truth the eerie screams, wondering am I really sane ah but, so goes the hard mysteries of wild youth did great Achilles disapprove of how he died the unusual poison sent into his heel was true that some Greek warriors actually cried and the gods laid on his fleshly grave a gold seal O' truth does thy great powers always give us more. Than the grand illusions of those paradise shores? Robert J. Lindley - Sonnet composed on my 21st birthday March 5th, 1975 Note- I had completely forgotten this poem other than a very vague memory that I wrote one back then. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 245] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-07-2023 08:31 AM Short Summer Vacation And Schools Are Out one old red tractor bushel of corn at market kid flying a kite. Robert J. Lindley, 8-07-2023 haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 246] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-13-2023 09:43 AM Blistering Hot August Day On The Farm humid and blue sky life oft sucks, don't ask me why seven ducks, one pond Robert J. Lindley haiku Note: This was written today -8-13-2023, born from a memory dredged up from 1969. And that farm life that at age 15 I so dearly hated. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 247] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-13-2023 01:09 PM Sometimes When The Good Life Is Very Hard a good solid hello life never is easy Christmas brought us snow these dishes are greasy. farmhouse painted bright red barn and horses good chickens clucking to be fed timber in the woods. her heart is broke no more sweet letters she gone no joke she was my betters. Robert J. Lindley poetry form is the---- "Cube" this one is the--" tricube", which is 3 cubes united. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 248] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-14-2023 09:49 AM Fighting To The Last Resort two pistols empty knight's armor found all rusty one soul surrender Robert J. Lindley haiku 8-14-2023 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 249] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-14-2023 06:10 PM Dawn's Calyx Woke Her And She Saw Pink Explosions Dawn's calyx woke her and she saw pink explosions As if hot flaming rays across the window sill She woke me, I was brainstorming some implosions Laughed together, love was in the pinkest pill But day cried out, I am now tantalizing you Your hearts are combining but my golden rays shift Radiant glazes that give you more than your due I work with love, in tandem we paint in to uplift At the beach morning sun again touched our souls As the ocean's strong waves washed our lazy feet We marveled, life astoundingly joined our goals And it must have been Heaven's lovely will we meet. That day, in the afternoon we vowed to wed. That glorious night, we slept in a silken bed. Robert J. Lindley, August 24th, 1974 Sonnet -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 250] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-22-2023 05:47 PM Springtime And Farm Waiting For Its Harvest three pigs a'sucking red barn blown completely down white corvette ready Robert J. Lindley, Haiku, June 11th 1971 Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2023 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 251] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-23-2023 12:49 PM Her Luscious Lips A Tantalizing Treat A gust of cobalt blue winds grace her face Brazen black hair outshines cerculean sky She that dances forth with such princess grace As if she were angel about to fly And the woven gleam from those big blue eyes Her luscious lips a tantalizing treat Holding her so very tight as red sun dies I pray true love never know its defeat Her smile, beautiful as a floating swan She that walks with the air of princess divine She my Bathsheba I her loving Khan And our life, our love making tis so fine On silken sheets our bed bursts into flames. Our life is true grand, as we play no games. Robert J. Lindley, Sonnet Feb. 19th 1975 Note: Written for my beautiful girlfriend Olivia. She that rocks my world. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 252] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 08-24-2023 07:12 AM ( A 6 verse poem , one quatrain and one haiku) (1,) Our Grandmother And Her Lime-Green House Her garden a fantastic roses red Her beautiful house a lime-colored green On June sixteen she turned a young eighty That same night she drank whiskey before bed Woke next morning happy with a clear head She, my grandmother, so stubborn and mean! Robert J Lindley, Rhyme (2.) Saturday Morning Going To Chess Tournament Put my engineer boots on these big feet Rising early to my breakfast eat Luck is with me now, in fact over-due I win that tournament, will not be beat. Robert J Lindley Quatrain (3.) Today Is Going To Be A Very Busy Day porch, old dog sleeping cat in kitchen caught a mouse breakfast, ham and eggs Robert J. Lindley, Haiku -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 253] Author : Tyr-Ziu Saxnot Date : 10-08-2023 05:22 PM The Farm And The Absent Minded Farmer red car, dirty road green tractor stuck in the field Spring rain bright green grass Robert J. Lindley, haiku 10-08-2023 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- [Post 254] Author : SassyLady Date : 10-08-2023 05:34 PM Windy day, dry leaves Rattlesnake in the driveway Roadrunner hunting SassyLady 10/8/23 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Downloaded from Debate Policy - Political Message Board (http://www.debatepolicy.com) at 03-29-2024 07:09 AM.