Sunset (Haiku)
Like the setting sun
Life soon finds its horizon
The dark sky beckons
We work hard to live
Is this all there is to life?
Each day a struggle
Meaningless pursuit
Of material wealth and fame
Life wasted on greed
All on borrowed time
You are nothing when end comes
Soon forgotten too
Surely there must be
A greater purpose, deeper
Reason why we're here
Next week’s theme: Fathers
This poem is also for
Thursday Poets Rally
Week 22 (June 10-16, 2010)
which is hosted by Jingle
This poem is also for
Thursday Poets Rally
Week 22 (June 10-16, 2010)
which is hosted by Jingle
59 POINTS OF VIEW:
Ah, there is a greater purpose, indeed! Good one!
yup... still trying to find mine ;) 5th sister, thanks for appreciating.
Bravo, Pretty lady!
You write one of the best haikus...I mean it...
You write one of the best funnies too, miss you last week.
hope everything is fine.
love you!
hugs
shakira
shakira, thanks. sorry things are not alright that's why i missed the funnies. :(
Beautiful Bing. Yes, there is a higher purpose why we are here. We all just need to find what that is for us.
Have a terrific day. Big hug. :)
Lovely words, with some darkness behind them. You're sounding a bit lost, Bing - I hope you're ok, and things turn around for you. You certainly have a wealth of friends; just look around you! Not just a bunch of fancy haiku-ers and pretty faces here.
*hugs*
Excellent my friend. That higher purpose...US plain and simple. To be what we want, do what we want and be as we can :) okay my friend...what's up? Something going on that has made you a little down? You know you can email me if you need to talk. There are many that do care and love you and just know we are here for you. Just remember what we talked about last week for your haiku and always my friend...always...be positive. You might have to work a little harder when you are down at achieving that but you are SOOOO capable of overcoming anything. Smile big. Much aloha and sunshine sent your way.
Me Ke Aloha
amazing words.
thank you for sharing!
I enjoyed this ! Super stuff!
sandee, sometimes we just lose sight of it. :( thanks for the big hug. i so need it today.
jenn, thank you for the assurance. yes i found good friends here and i am so thankful for that. thanks for the hugs.
thom thanks for the sunshine. =)
it's a little bit dark here and i'm still trying to sort things out. something happened last saturday (after that friday disco) which sent me spiraling down.
there are battles we face everyday... and we fight hard... but we get to a point when we ask ourselves where we're headed to.
don't worry friend, i'll bounce back like i always do. sorry, i didn't mean to spread darkness here.
jingle, thanks for appreciating.
larry, i'm glad you like my haiku. thanks for dropping by.
Sadly, some people never find that higher purpose...
Icicles Haiku
magical mystical teacher, that's really sad. sometimes though, i envy those who really don't give a hoot.
Very nice. There is a much greater and deeper meaning that has absolutely nothing to do with materialism but everything to do with love and acceptance of ourselves and others. Keep searchig and you will find it.
Love that - and a great song
suzicate, it's a never-ending quest, isn't it?`that is what life is all about. bondage to material things is anathema to bliss =)
ria, i'm glad you like the poem and the song. thanks for dropping by. =)
Very well spoken, my dear.
I am glad you enjoyed my poem as well. Thank you for visiting my site.
Rhyme on!
Tim Keeton
(Undead)Poet / Wizard / Teller-of-tales
very nice poem I like it.
and th picture is beautiful.
alan
My dearest Bing...
You are first and foremost an AMAZINGLY STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL WOMAN.
Whatever happens, it is alright to feel and be real, you know, that is what life is all about.
I just want you to know that YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.
Did I tell you lately that I love you more each passing day?
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
if you need me to help bash someone,
just buzz me, I will call some buddies of mine...promise...
hugs
shakira
p.s email me at roungda@gmail.com
Oh, I was very serious about what I said, especially the bashing...
let me tell you..today..this lady...
..she..then I ...then Jasmine...then...KABOOM!
don't worry, I am well insured.
there is a greater purpose and by looking around your site i think you have found it...nice haiku!
Haikus - to live by, very nice and your site is refreshing and happy, lovely.....bkm
I know you will. I just hope it happens soon for ya :)
Enjoyed how you weave the haikus together in speculation. Works well with that glorious sunset. thanks
So true, we must find purpose and always have hope.
I think we may find it in loving and giving to others. Very nicely said. Heartspell
Thank you for visiting my blog, and thank you for sharing this poem. I hope you feel better soon. I think life is the process of finding that greater purpose. We each have our own journey to our purpose.
a beautiful haiku, well written :)
this piece is soothing...a beautiful way to wind down my day...thank you and thank you for your support
Your words fall nicely on the page, but the troubles behind them cause angst. I hope that the cause of your troubles finds a way to its end in the near future. Be well
Katherine
I've spent a lot of time on your blog this morning, you really write beautifully. (Sorry about your loss).
I've spent a lot of time on your blog this morning, you really write beautifully. (Sorry about your loss).
I've spent a lot of time on your blog this morning, you really write beautifully. (Sorry about your loss).
Wonderful haiku. Very uplifting and inspirational, especially the last 3 lines. Have a wonderful day.
The beauty of this haiku is the fact that it is an obvious reality. We seem to strive for the never ending cycle of vanity which we eventually leave with none meanwhile forgetting or choosing to forget the main course, why we are here...Nice work friend...Cheers!!!
a very beautiful set f haikus... :) i am glad i got to read this.... :)
hi tim, i love the way you showed steam in that poem of yours. sexy yet wholesome words. brilliant! thanks for dropping by. =)
alan, thanks for visiting my site and i'm glad you like it. =)
shakira, you are so funny. thanks for being such a sweet, good friend! you have been so supportive since we first met in the blogosphere. we should really have coffee one day.
no bashing needed. a good friend of mine had a stroke last saturday and it affected me so much. maybe because she is just my age and it was like a reality-check and eye opener for me.
again, thanks so much for your sweetness and kindness.a big hug for you, dear friend. =)
hi brian, thanks for the nice words. i really hate it when i get sidetracked. there are bad days. but then, there are better days too. thanks for dropping by.
bkm, thanks and i'm glad you like the post. =)
thom, you are such a sweetie. i am feeling much better now after sorting out some emotions. it was quite a confusing time for me, aggravated by doubts and fears in my personal decisions. i have bounced back, finally! i think... =D hey, we all miss you. until when is your break?
adam, it made it easier for me to express my thoughts... i'm glad you like it. thanks for dropping by.
heartspell, that is so true! :D thanks a lot
morganna, i am feeling much better now, thank you. =)
hi william, i'm happy to know that you like the poem. :D
caroline,, thanks for dropping by. you truly deserved that award jingle gave you. such a humble spirit, you are. :)
katherine (kkrige), thanks for the kind words. i am feeling much better now and have sorted out my emotions.
cindy (theonlycin), thank you so much for taking the time to check out my blog. i am humbled by your comment considering that it came from a great writer/poet. your thoughts and poetry are so refreshing. =)
hi rosidah, it's so nice to see you here. thanks for appreciating.:)
emmanuel, that is such a heartwarming comment. thanks so much for appreciating. :)
ishabelle, you write beautiful poems too. thanks for dropping by. =)
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/thursday-poets-rally-week-22-the-perfect-poet-award/
perfect poet award week 22.
Thank you for the participation!
The haiku is such a daunting form-- I enjoyed your explorations.
http://mairmusic.wordpress.com/
jingle, i am humbled by this award. thank you for continuing to be so supportive of me. :)
mairmusic, thanks so much. i'm glad you like my post. i'm headed to your blog now. =)
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