Haiku

Haiku

A Poem by Zugzwang

Practitioners
of the way dance unmoving;
a flute with no holes.

Crippled Cold Mountain
didn't care a fig for rules;
He spoke with the clouds.

A stick of incense,
sandalwood, burns to the end.
Sitting quietly

The afternoon warmth
gave way to evening stillness.
Diamonds in the sky.

© 2017 Zugzwang


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I liked them all. The fourth one was my favorite. Each poem said enough. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 7 Years Ago


Zugzwang

7 Years Ago

Glad you liked them Coyote. I liked the third one myself. Haiku can be fun to write. Z.
Coyote Poetry

7 Years Ago

I liked them all and you are welcome.
One of the best poems in terms of use of words I've read in a while on here!
Gentle and apt.

Stirring great images!

Posted 7 Years Ago


Zugzwang

7 Years Ago

Thanks for your kind comments Bermudaboy.
Z
LostBoy

7 Years Ago

Welcome, Z.
Tableaus, vignettes, silhouettes, contradictions...each verse whispering, each with it's unique mantra...evocative imagery, beautiful form-as brilliant as "Diamonds in the sky." Kudos!

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Zugzwang

7 Years Ago

Thanks Annette, glad you liked these small offerings. I see you like to whisper too. Z
nicely done....the third one reminds me of years ago....the second one still exists....i continue to speak to the clouds....always will...


and i suspect at my age...each night could become more still until finally the diamonds will lose their sheen....and my sky will darken for the last time...but i will continue to dance , unmoving......

Posted 7 Years Ago


Zugzwang

7 Years Ago

Thanks Jacob...your insights and gentle musings are always welcome. Don't all we poets dance to an u.. read more
SO VERY nicely written and well done.
Love the imagery, awesome write

Posted 7 Years Ago


Zugzwang

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your kind review, none.
Z.

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