Facing Adversity

More river musings

river grass stands tall
unphased by strong winds and rain
resilience shows

Reviews

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I still don't understand what's system of composition for haiku. But this have quiet zen transcend spirit in it. Wind and rain even can be sometimes dangerous for grass but without them grass will die. So we are back again in balance . This really broken my morning into beautiful observation of our world. Thank you and have nice day.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Martin. 17 syllables 5/7/5 over three lines. Not much opportunity to say anything. You have to pare it down to the bone. Appreciating your thoughtful comments.

Chris

[InkAndScrolls]

Indeed. It does show. Like trees.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the read. All good wishes.

Chris

[Dave]

standing up so tall
Nowhere else to go at all
wind or not they stay.

You tempted me Chris. so I gave it a shot.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thrilled that you had a go yourself at a Haiku Dave. Imagery packed with a message too. All in 17 syllables. Many thank yous for checking in.

Chris

[Shamara Nash]

very beautiful, in many ways. Thank you!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Shamara for your thoughtful response. Pleased to have you visit.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

I need to read this one after reading the morning paper. Every damned day.

[Chris Shaw]

Feel free to do that John, or maybe don't read the newspaper. Thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Dylan S]

Nature can be so brave and strong.

[Chris Shaw]

We can learn much from nature Dylan. Thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Karissa A. Kelly]

Beautiful! It may be quite short but it really packs a punch. You have a unique talent for creating a scene and sending a message with just a few words. I really loved this one, wonderful work!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Karissa for another encouraging review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[AJNJ]

He that bends low, hardly ever breaks. There's a world of wisdom in this haiku, wrapped in beautiful imagery and choice words!

[Chris Shaw]

Really like your response Pestonjee. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Lorry]

What does it know that we don't Chris? Maybe a lesson to be learned there! To bend with the breeze and not be so set in our ways that will break our back if we don't acquiesce.
Oh crap! I took it too far and now can't get out my beanbag chair. Is this the shame a tortoise feels when it upends itself and tries to wobble itself back into an upright position?
And more importantly, why the hell do I still have a beanbag chair like it's still the 80's? 😀

[Chris Shaw]

My bean bag is in the loft. I kept thinking about that poor tortoise on its back. You have ruined my evening :)) Now take it easy, slowly does it. Ease yourself outta that chair Lorry.

Chris

[Lorry]

I just fall out of it onto my knees. Much easier than rockin n rollong 😀

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and often people are like this tall grass...bends but doesn't break...
we face adversity often, just like the grass, and we survive.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

We do survive Jacob, we do. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm love it! was just reading Coyote's story of his Gramma and forgiveness .. listening to Lakota Peyote Healing song ... the serenity of it is still with me and here I come and read about the tall river grasses and resilience .. the image of it leaps into me nog instantly ... being at one as they sway in the wind ... with life's river singing backup ;) delightful haiku ... deep and satisfying says i!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased dear Mr E that you found this Haiku satisfying. There is so much we can learn from nature. Many thank yous.

Chris