Karma

We find what we ARE... A senryu series

I sought fresh snow peas

at the farm market today

they were delicious

 

My words craved release

so I filled up my inkwell

and embraced the page

 

Holding bitterness

I tasted poison in all

now I am no more

 

 

Author's Note

I believe that if we carry joy, and seek joy, that is what we will find. Conversely, misery seeks misery. I have seen some writers here that seem bent on finding harm, and have left the site spewing venom. I have come seeking kindred spirits, and that is just what I have found.
*jumps down from her soapbox...*

Reviews

[Zahra]

wonderfully put. Liked this a lot

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Voice!

[crazer]

We always wind up walking in the direction we are looking. Attention focused on darkness robs the soul of light. The simple joys of life are candle flames we should cherish and protect or snow peas at the market. Inspired pure simple, great write crazer

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Crazer. I love your comment that attention focused on darkness robs the soul of light - so true!

[Souladareatease]

:) A Wonderful write of Rita!!!
Greatly enjoyed, I so Love that form!!!
negativity IS rough...unfortunate that some embrace it, I do as mood strikes for in music, art, poetry...it all helps to release and heal...sometimes venting does that well for me...hate on the other hand...hate the hate indeed I do...one should never intentionally force it upon another with barbed tongue....then I find myself on the store and hear/eel the disdain in people for one another...and the hate spreads, for I hate to be near them...BEAUTIFUL Pen!!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Soul. I know what you mean about hate spilling out in the world. I avoid this when I can, too.

[Souladareatease]

;)

[Rocans]

Indeed we sow our own seed and reap the corresponding karma. I believe this but it is hard sometimes to remember since karma is so patient in revealing one's vices.Your poem is a bit on the short side but sometimes brevity is most apt to forcefully convey a poignant point. As they say brevity is the soul of wit, this definitely applies here. Your words "My words craved release so I filled up my inkwell and embraced the page" and into the last stanza does well to highlight at least the necessity for censorship in one's writing and by extension one's thoughts...the words are very curious since I have written something vaguely similar in my most recent unpublished work. Your message is valid, and writing really comes from close to the soul and one should watch how they write their fate...myself as an example.

[Rita L. Sev]

Excellent point about how we write our own fate, and the frustration of waiting for karma. Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Rocans.

[Angi]

I love these 3 little verses. Snow peas...Yum! Pesky words won't leave me alone, either! Oh, yes. I crave peace in the Cafe, too! Nicely done, Rita! Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Angi!

[Angi]

Oh yes! I have been here. Snow peas! Yum! LOL!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Mmmm... snow peas!

[Baby Ricochet]

THe joy of life is in the little moments. Like fresh snow peas. Great little poem packed with truth. Besides, I love snow peas.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, those little moments add up to a sweet life. Thanks, Mark!
Mmmm... snow peas... :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i liked these, but...i am especially fond of the third one...
how nicely put.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and i too wish for peace here...we are all poets...we are often all each other has.

[zainul]

Yes,you have every reason to believe that 'joy carries joy' .
Very lovely senryu series.
Each gives a feeling of pleasure the moment its reading is complete.
Enjoyed reading :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Zainul! I appreciate your review!

[zainul]

You are always welcome,smiling poet :)

[redflutterby]

I believe in karma....seen it come to fruition many times in my life. Sad that many do not think of their actions inevitable return. Loved all three of your senryus. Think its time for me to try my hand at one.

Be careful jumping off that soap box now!! Lol... ;-)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Red. Yep. Karma touches all, whether they believe in it or not.
I already kicked Frieda jumping off - what a klutz I am... :)

[redflutterby]

Lol.....hey I would have landed on my butt and taken out everyone around me.;-l

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Lol!

[Frieda P]

I did it again....did I say this was reverberating on the page?

[Rita L. Sev]

:)

[Frieda P]

:-)