Fog of the Future

A sijo and then a haiku, on similar themes, for Ronovan Writes’s challenges this week.


Seeking an answer in the fog of the future — what comes next?
Never being able to see more than a few feet ahead,
A daily adventure, to uncover all the possibilities

Ronovan Writes Sijo Challenge Image

fog of the future
these thick clouds do not move on —
seeking an answer

Haiku Challenge

Irreplacable

irreplaceable:
there is only one of you
in all existence —
there is only one of me,
we are made purposefully


This is a pretty simple poem, but I wrote it today inspired by some prompts and thought I would share it. 🙂

I took this photo while on a walk

Providing Inspiration

Today’s prompt for SoCS is “starts with pro.” Come the think of it, the word “prompt” fits. 🙂 I wrote 2 senryu and may write more later, but this is what I have to share right now. Thanks to Linda for providing the prompt.


i.

protracted waiting:
need professional patience
until life makes sense

ii.

proceed with caution
what is the next step to take
proven in waiting

It’s almost Halloween!

My response (at the last minute) for Sadje’s WDYS #157. I just had to write something or other for this picture! This is just silly and festive. 🙂


Pumpkin-spice latte:*
Without it I’ll play some tricks
Til I get my treat
 
* I’m more of a cold-brew person

And here’s a shadorma:

Mischievous
Little munchkins come,
Munching on
Candy corn,
Dressed as witches, ghosts galore —
Jack-o-lanterns glow

Good Days

In honor of World Mental Health Day today and also because I felt like this yesterday. For yesterday’s MVB prompt: waterfall.


 

waterfall of tears
coming when you don't expect:
me on a good day


As a reward for reading that, here's a bonus haiku. 

gorgeous waterfall
slowed down to a trickle now --
massive heat-drenched drought

One of the world’s most relatable images

Ouch

M-R-S degree:
Not life’s entire attainment
But I can’t help it —
Want someone to share my life,
Someone to accept my love

This tanka was inspired by the wordle below from MLMM. The word “marriage” specifically led to me writing this. The point of a wordle is to use most / all of the words, but I’m still linking up.

A couple of months ago, my bf and I of 15 months broke up, since his mother decided that she didn’t like me, for the sole reason that I have an entry-level job. It has been a really hard process, especially because my ex hardly even stood up and fought for me, even though he was crazy about me and all but proposed. Everyone I’ve spoken to says that A. his mother was way out of line, and B. I deserve better. Sometimes I believe that. In fact, I believed it more in the beginning, to be honest. I even got angry with my now-ex and told him to “grow some balls” — and I usually don’t use that kind of language, especially not to someone’s face!

Today it still hurts so much to be judged in such a way. It has been especially difficult because even if I “deserve better,” where can I find “better;” I don’t know?