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.