Haiku Heights Prompt #315

Expectation

All futures are veiled,

shrouding distant horizons.

Uncertainty looms

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #314

Gifts

Around the yule log, 

the best of gifts passed around

come without ribbons.

In response to this Christmas prompt by Haiku Heights

Merry Christmas!

Haiku Heights Prompt #313

Dew

As the sun awakes,

the grass gives birth to water

that dry before long.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #312

Rivulet

All down the mountain

flows babbling brooks abound,

cascading down falls.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #309

Blood

Red is spilled through hate.

This crimson hue looks so different.

Yet, the color is the same.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #308

Seven

Oh, what joy of sin!

To indulge without remorse

cleanses away guilt.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #307

Grass

Wisping drifts of smoke

surround the stoic people.

Small truths become known.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #306

Rummage

Shifting through the mess

of our cluttered thoughts and fears

can unveil insight.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #305

Grey

A warm cup of tea

is enjoyed by kings, earls, and

poor people alike.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #304

Clouds

Carefree masses drift

but grief and wrath consume them.

Tears and Roars follow.

In response to the first prompt of October by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #303

Crooked

Through deceit and death,

one's view of the world can bend

either to or fro.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #302

Mother

The holder of life

and keeper of those yet born - 

Wardens of male kin.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #301

Pillow

A lover's embrace

in the form of soft fabric

that nestles the head.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #300

Gold

The allure of wealth

feeds the hungry avarice 

with delicious greed.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #299

Salt

Grin and bear our pain

as more is poured inside us.

A grim reminder

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #298

Den

Amongst hungry wolves,

I traverse dark, low nighclubs

past ravenous eyes.

In response to the prompt Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #297

Strive

Pushing one's own self

to heights thought to be too far

gives meaning to life.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #296

Clue

Murder, schemes, and plot

Many guess but few will know

The true face of death

In response to the prompt Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #295

Sunday

Huddled masses leave

shortly after dawn to church.

Finally some peace.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Follow me!

Haiku Heights #294

Black

So full of color

Embracing all hues and shades

Beauty of darkness

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #293

Myth

The fate of faith of

past and current religions

leave only stories.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights
Follow me!

Haiku Heights #292

Butter

My melting goodness

spread upon my favorite foods.

 Eating with a smile

In response to the prompt Haiku Heights 

Haiku Heights #290

Dread 

These dark sensations

remind us that we yet live

to conquer out fear

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #289

Carnival

Jubilant parties

hide their carnal desires

beneath gaudy masks

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #287

River

Paths that seem to flow

without bends, twists, crooks, or falls

tend to be more dull.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #286

Superstition

The mind becomes eased

when faith suspends our knowledge.

Wisdom is chained down.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #285

Holy

Revered sentiments

from supposed Divinity

betray one's reason

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #284

Tradition

Rules from days long past

can hold progress in its wake

if Science scorns them

In response to the prompt Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #283

Kitchen

Where sharp knives lay bare,

Rising flames scorch dead flesh

Set on bare, flat tombs

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #282

Decision

Unforeseen choices

divaricate divers paths

to new beginnings

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #281

Garland

Few plants bring such joy

as wrapping wreaths strung about

during times of cheer

In response to the prompt from Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #280

Dove

Goals of lasting peace

often take to flight when seen.

Leaving hope behind

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

I also implement Thesaurus as a valuable tool for composing poetry

Haiku Heights Prompt #278

Ballet

Skimming across ponds,

Graceful Swans present their dance.

A story unfolds.

Response to the daily September prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #277

Shepherd

Herding the masses

past their insecurities

is no simple task

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #276

Silver

The prize of losing

nurtures our will and passion

to drive us forward

Response to the daily prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #275

Guardian

Those whom watch over

Those whom protect and nurture

Bear the greatest joy

In response to the prompt from Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #274

Frogs

Eyes wide and forward

Gazing with great ambition

towards roads ahead

The first topic in a daily prompt event by Haiku Heights.

Hopefully I keep up!

Update

Lately, I have not tried very hard to create meaningful poetry. I'm going to try to increase my efforts towards composing more zappai in the future. And hopefully, I can try to spread the awareness of the poetry form of zappai, and try to differentiate the concept of zappai from the more formal style of haiku, particularly in the western world.

Haiku Heights Prompt #271

Age

The years in one's life

can cultivate true wisdom

or more ignorance

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #267

Beach

Standing on the shore

Gorgeous colors swirl about

with the Sun's farewell

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #262

Sand

Dunes build over time

and bury all in its wake.

All is forgotten.

Haiku Heights Prompt #260

Firefly

For those lost at night,

flickering lights lead the way

past our fear and doubt

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #255

Chivalry

Outmoded duties

of ancient times long since past

should stay in its tomb

From the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #254

Moral

Many search for Good,

only to find a river

that always changes.

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Also,  I use How Many Syllables to help with my syllable counting needs

Haiku Heights Prompt #252

Stone

Our smoke fills the room

Time and Stress become nothing

as hours drift away

Haiku Heights Prompt #251

Change

Time's unannounced shifts

never yield to Man's protest.

Helpless to stop it

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #249

Betrayal

Pain sinks through my heart

with the feelings of warmth gone.

Trust forever lost

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Prompt #248

Egg

High upon the Wall,

eggs fall and break to pieces.

We can only watch

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights #247 Prompt

Bridge

Connecting people

over their small minded world

to a melting pot

Haiku Heights #245 Prompt

Daredevil

Without fear nor doubt,

the blind man rushes ahead

past his own reason

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Series of Zappai Poetry

Detached from Venus
Saturn reigns over dusk skies
from a passing rock

Maelstrom of malice
from a real lack of control
of carnal pleasures

Pacing back and forth
I rush through without a care
To an erupt end

Series of Zappai Poetry

A beacon of hope
Signals the coming rainfall
To wash away sin

Repulse from disgust,
I withdraw from the grotesque
to a pleasant scene

Hard working at night,
The hot wax begins to melt
as the point wears down

Haiku Heights A2Z Prompt

Zebra Crossing

In downtown New York,

Exotic beasts walk about

Wearing suits and ties

 

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Day 28 A2Z Prompt

Sunday Open Prompt

 

As small, crawling thoughts

bide to my cracking psyche,

my Self starts to fade

 

In response to the open prompt by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Day 27 A2Z Prompt

Xerox

The flashes of light

steals the soul of the first one -

its uniqueness dies

 

From the prompt issued by Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Day 26 A2Z Prompt

Waterfall

 

Ribbons of water

lose their footing on high cliffs-

No hope of return

 

From the prompt by Haiku Heights



Haiku Heights Day 25 A2Z Prompt

Volcano

 

A sacrifice set,

Natives loom over lava

to appease the Gods...

 

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights from their April A2Z

Composed Zappai

Concerning Issues
Influence their perspectives
with clouded judgment

Floating in dark space
Eeriness agrees with me
Distant lights flicker

Fighting against time
his calm fury will not yield
to his own limits

Drizzling outside
I feel full of energy
to express my thoughts

Stillness in my mind
causes my heart to waver
Hesitation Binds

Haiku Heights Day 23 A2Z Prompt

Tsunami

 

Waterless beaches,

the ocean pulls back its waves

'till the great Wall comes

 

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

  



Haiku Heights Day 22 A2Z Prompt

Shadow

 

My lowly, dark friend

constantly moves around me

until Dusk grabs him

 

In response to the prompt by Haiku Heights

Hiaku Heights Day 21 A2Z Prompt

Open Prompt

 

Roar mighty Tempest!

Let your torrential rains fall

 and purify Sin

In response to the Sunday open prompt from Haiku Heights

Haiku Heights Day 20 A2Z Prompt

Roseamary

 

Pleasant Aromas

Fill the air with dancing scents

That tickle my nose

 

In response to the prompt offered by Haiku Heights

Composed Zappai

Combing through the wake,

I discover what I've lost

I firmly take grasp

 

Silkly smooth textures

begins to soothe my coarse view

To a kinder world

 

Ticking and Tocking

The same eb and flow of Time

Washes us ashore

 

Tranquil winds lift me

to a peaceful atmosphere

so I can relax

 

As the calm sets in,

the peaceful days continue

and keeps our hearts still

 

Sipping and Watching,

teacups match my demeanor

with pomp elegance

 

Triumphant trumpets

call for the glaring fanfare

to unite them All

 



National Poetry Month - April 2013

Celebrating National Poetry Month

 

To recognize National Poetry Month, I will be posting more Zappai and maybe some other type of poems as well.

 

Winding up the Clock

Time begins to start again

Movement starts anew

 

Damp, this season is

There is a constant drizzle

to keep me cooled off

 

Finally, its here!

Welcome new beginnings

The sound of conflict

 

Holding all unseen,

The Wind's embrace bind feelings

that hold people back

 

The darkening sky

gives birth to a living night

I awake to it

 

A skirmish about,

The carnage of utter noise

deafens my mind's thoughts



Haiku Heights #214

Fortitude

 
palms sweaty, mouth dry

my hearts pounds as I tell them
about the real me

 
In response to the Haiku Heights Contest #214 - Fortitude.
Check out Haiku Heights for more Haiku goodness.



1st Order of Zappai

When springtime comes here

It means summer is closer

Time just flies away

Looking closer now,

I see the depths of color.

Taking in the sight

The nectar of Life

fills my stomach to disgust

The aches are my Life

Blowing, blowing hard

The speed of prgress is quick

I hope I keep up

Dying winds cry out

of their lost of love unknown

Despair fills their soul

Before and After,

I start the same way I end

Each and everyday

All the people loom

Before a shy, nervous me

Walls are closing in

Quickening the pace,

I press forward much faster

Until I reach it

High above the trees

is the sun too bright for ye,

Overcast suits me

Zipping through your life

is the most unfortunate

Practice of living
 

My Zappai Intro

Zappai for the 21st Century

 

A Brief Preface: The purpose of this blog is to create a space for the poetic form of Haiku that simply expresses the thoughts of the poet without the concern of all the rules typically associated with Haiku and Senryu. In this blog, there will be mostly poems that would be considered Zappai, although there might be some Haiku and Senryu as well. For this blog, these Zappai will adhere to the 5-7-5 rule.

Unless noted or titled otherwise as a group, individual Haiku and Zappai are untitled. Everyone is free to comment and to compose Haiku themseves. So here are my Zappai....