Sunday, April 29, 2012

Zest


                                                                        Image: by Manu Pombrol
Image: Courtesy of Tess' Magpie

They should not throw stones
Those dauntingly bottled up
Bereft of bedlam

A book to pass time
Zest for life takes a back seat
Loneliness the wrath

No, wily big guy
Wrench away at life’s trivia
Up renaissance man

Life is poetry, so
Waste not the strict regimen
Vie for due success

Written for Magpie #115 and Haiku Heights Day 30 #142
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32 comments:

  1. MaggieApril 29, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Aah, wonderful haikus.

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  2. Pat HattApril 29, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Wow that pic was rather interesting to say the least
    And agreed, don't waste time and use that zest to live life to its best

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  3. Brian MillerApril 29, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    life is poetry, and best lived instead of wasted....a little zest, and maybe even the soap after soaking in hte jar for a bit...haha...

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  4. JJ Roa RodriguezApril 29, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    always amazing write Pareng Hank!

    JJRod'z

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  5. Laurie KolpApril 29, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I agree... life is poetry... and we are the lucky ones!

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  6. AnonymousApril 29, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Great opening:

    "They should not throw stones
    Those dauntingly bottled up"

    rosemarymint.wordpress.com

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  7. Madeleine Begun KaneApril 29, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    A delightful quartet of haiku!

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  8. PranitaApril 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Very beautiful... the last one especially!
    Shades of human minds - A Haiku

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  9. ChevrefeuilleApril 30, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Wonderfully composed set of haiku. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. DaydreamertooApril 30, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    He seems happy enough. A little eccentric maybe :)

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  11. Dave KingApril 30, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Interesting set, but Bereft of bedlam?
    You definitely saved the best 'til last - a clear winner.

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  12. LisaApril 30, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Somehow your poem makes me feel sad.

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  13. Jaideep RaoApril 30, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Very nice!

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  14. Little NellApril 30, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    Great opener - they should not throw stones. This popped into my head too at some point, but no-one else’s it seems. Well done.

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  15. Silent Otto April 30, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    His bedlam could break out at any moment thanks to you, Hank

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  16. Magical Mystical TeacherApril 30, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    Pass me another book, please!

    Elusive Music

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  17. TigerbriteApril 30, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Cleverly done for the two prompts. Nice.

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  18. carol l mckennaApril 30, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Wonderful set of haiku ~ great to share haiku with you for April ~Hope to see you on Saturday HH ^_^ ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  19. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Very nice to accomplish two prompts with one ~~

    It's been a great day of zest ~~ and a wonderful journey of Haiku throughout the month. Thank you for sharing!! Happy week -- Happy May!!
    Day 30 ~~ Captured Hearts

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  20. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Oops -- in the midst of all the zest for the day, I posted the wrong link. Here is the corrected one: Day 30 ~~ Captured Hearts

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  21. Tess KincaidApril 30, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Life is indeed poetry...

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  22. flaubertApril 30, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Yes, Hank, life is poetry indeed.

    Pamela

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  23. ScarletApril 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Interesting that you used that picture for the zest prompt...but yes, life is for zestful action and words ~

    Happy day to you Hank ~

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  24. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Those who bathe in glass jars should definitely NOT throw stones! Ha! Very clever. K.

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  25. Tumblewords:April 30, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    bereft of bedlam...he does appear to be quite calm. :)
    Nice work!

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  26. sheilaApril 30, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    life is poetry. this is lovely.

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  27. Mohini PuranikMay 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Simply awesome.

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  28. Mohini PuranikMay 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Simply awesome.

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  29. PattiKenMay 1, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Nice series of haiku for the Mag prompt and to finish up the Haiku Heights April Challenge. Well done.

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  30. Susie ClevengerMay 1, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    A wonderful weaving of haiku...

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  31. Doctor FTSEMay 1, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Very well constructed haiku. Thank you

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  32. AnonymousMay 5, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    nice haiku

    renal test

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