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