If indeed a picture is worth a thousand words, why should I write anything about this road not taken in winter?
But, on the other hand, being a writer, I can hardly resist the opportunity to pen a bit of haiku.
Wending, wandering
snow-covered lane through the woods
to--I wonder where.
Now it's your turn, gentle reader. With the above photo (by R. Ford) as inspiration, write a haiku in the "Comments" section. Pen as many poems as you wish, but please use a new comment for each.
Just to remind you, haiku is a Japanese form consisting of three lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5. The subject usually is some aspect of nature captured in fleeting moment. In this case, I've provided the photo.
Shovel, shoveling.
ReplyDeleteGrunt and stoop. Shovel some more.
Oh, my back. It hurts.
Sorry. I live in Minnesota. My view of snow isn't very romantic right now.
shoveling again
ReplyDeletemy back might break from the weight
do I deserve this?
Can anyone tell I'm over the snow? LOL
Sam you and I were thinking along the same lines!
ReplyDeleteDear poets all,
ReplyDeleteI love your haiku. It just goes to show that it's all a matter of perspective. Romanticism disappears when one is wielding an overloaded snow shovel. Keep writing anyway. . .
Because of Christ,
Sharon
[I am posting this on behalf of "Annie," age 8.]
ReplyDeleteWow, a pretty sight
Why would I go some place else
When I can stay here?
[Thank you, Annie. This is great! Keep writing.)
Because of Christ,
Sharon
Crystal frost and white
ReplyDeleteWhat lies beneath the blanket
Ice trouble or gold
Pure,pure
ReplyDeleteThe winding path is so pure
The Lord's path that is
Nice imagery, Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteAnd Anonymous, I've enjoyed so much of your work through the years. This is another good piece. :-)
Because of Christ,
Sharon
The path invites me
ReplyDeleteAnd repels at the same time.
Dare I leave footprints?
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ReplyDeleteFrigid gusts' fury
ReplyDeleteturning chaos into calm
simplified splendour
~By Dawna Upadhyay
The woods are lovely
ReplyDeletelight and sweet;
Beckoning, my soul follows.
Beautiful photo! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, Linore. Thank you for the beautiful haiku. "Beckon" is on my "favorite words" list.
ReplyDeleteBecause of Christ (Who beckons us to follow Him)
Sharon
Dawna, I love the contrast in your haiku. So true! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBecause of Christ,
Sharon
I had the same idea as a couple of comments above, before I read them:
ReplyDeleteScraping, shoveling --
Not again, six more inches!
Where is that snow plow?
Rising, brightening
ReplyDeletepathway into purity --
you lead, I'll follow.