long after freedom,
from my bonds of enslavement—
I remember them
close the once bright eyes;
her soul has escaped blue lips—
we have come too late
come out to the light;
turn inward to your darkness—
only you can choose
The pieces above are for the teikei prompt at Imaginary Garden With Real Toads. Please click the link to read more trials with this form.
Please note: the bottom photo is by Isadora Gruye
Oh wow these are fabulous Kat! Perfectly aimed little missles...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dana! It's tricky, trying to capture the essence of the image.
ReplyDeleteThese are cool, but I can't force a system like this...
ReplyDeletelovely and soulful, I am always moved by the things you do. I just don't know how to put it into words.
ReplyDelete@Old Ollie - Thanks. Your words are a world unto themselves, and they work.
ReplyDelete@amourissima - Ah, you are sweet to tell me that. Thank you very much. You've articulated it just fine.
Hauntingly beautiful, Kat!
ReplyDeletep.s: thanks for the youtube intro, luv it!
Plus, i think you're the only person who know the word 'bonobo'!
Thanks, Lee-Lee! Glad you liked the video. It's amazing, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWhat can I tell you, I know my apes!
Wonderful haiku, Kat! That last one especially rocked me.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris! That image really spoke to me. Well, I guess they all did.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mama Zen!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic, kiddo. And I LOVE the photos down the sides of your blog. I am such a water person........do you live near this spot? Thanks for your visit the other day.......I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sherry! I wish! That's the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. I live in Ontario. You can see where, if you visit here: http://mylittletownont.blogspot.com
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