in delicate hands
guessing how to feel adored
summer rain
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #753 arts, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. For this prompt we were asked to take inspiration from a work of art. So, as I walked home from Morrison’s yesterday, into a sudden shower, this song was playing in my headphones and the mix of English rain and Minneapolis soul was lovely –
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Rather than give my interpretation I’m going to read this several times !! I’m really enjoying the new tone, new feel, as of late. Very well done!
I suppose there has been a tone running through the recent haiku. Hmm it wasn’t a conscious decision; still feeling my way… And it’s probably just a phase – ah you’ll have an intense dislike for the tone that replaces it 😉
Oh, I’m not complaining – it is lovely, sensual, elegant. Conscious or not! 😉
But – I look forward to whatever tone. 🙂
Beautiful, dear Sue…. I love the third verse! .
Sending you all my best wishes!. Aquileana 😀
Thanks, dear Aquileana! One thing we do well over here is rain, so it’s best to see the beauty in it when you can 😉
I just have to read and re-read this one Blake …. your style of composing haiku is so different than the most I have read. I think you start to create your own style of haiku-ing ….
Oh really? That’s very encouraging. I’m glad you enjoyed the haiku and thanks, as always, for the support you give everyone 🙂
interesting … this stopped me short as I was wondering about the summer rain in gentle hands 😉
Mmm there are a few valid interpretations here, I think – all pleasing 🙂
Ah yes .. definitely. A lovely ku worth reading and pondering. 🙂