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
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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)
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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.
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
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
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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
Last edited by Tyr-Ziu Saxnot; 10-10-2020 at 10:48 AM.
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
Sweet story, Tyr
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
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
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
(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
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18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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
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18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
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.
18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.