hanevi opened this issue on May 16, 2006 · 210 posts
hanevi posted Tue, 16 May 2006 at 7:29 AM
Having mentioned the heat, I thought I'd start a Summer Haiku thread for those who are in this hemisphere. You can use either the 5-7-5 form or the 3-5-3 form.
Ok here's one-
hot, hot, hot
hot, hot, hot, hot, hot
hot, hot, hot
:lol:
hanevi posted Tue, 16 May 2006 at 7:40 AM
Ok, sorry, couldn't resist that...
Seriously now-
shimmering heat haze,
eyelids burn with dusty sting;
summer commuting
I have to commute two hours to work and two hours back (about 54 Kms totally). I suppose that figures..
Here's another in the 3-5-3 form-
sweaty back,
ragged bloodshot looks,
bus driver
TwoPynts posted Tue, 16 May 2006 at 12:30 PM
hehehe, that was funny. Reminds me of a song... Luv your other two. So how does this work, do I start the next one using the last work from your poem? If so, which? Or is this a free form, whatever you want, haiku thread?
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Tue, 16 May 2006 at 1:09 PM
LOL.I get the feeling it's pretty hot there!(Wherever you are...) We're not even close to summer weather yet,but I'm game. :^)
Kortalouche,I guess you should just pick one of the last words used and then write one in 5-7-5 or 3-5-3...
American Non Sequitur Society - "We may not make sense, but we do like pizza"
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 16 May 2006 at 1:52 PM
Commuting Not my favorite Exhaust fumes. -or- Driver park the car Get out and go for a walk Then sip a cool drink. --- okay, so I suck at making decisions. Sue me. ;^P
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Tue, 16 May 2006 at 2:46 PM
Fumes of smoke,
Pervade my senses,
Wheeze,cough, choke.
-or-
Drink sweet lemonade
Under a pink setting sun
And tangerine sky.
Vacillation is my middle name! ;^P
"There are three kinds of death in this world. There's heart death, there's brain death, and there's being off the network." -- Guy Almes
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Jconxtc posted Tue, 16 May 2006 at 8:18 PM
ode to the wind here,
for it never stops unless
it's above 85
hanevi posted Wed, 17 May 2006 at 1:17 AM
Great Haiku everyone! Sorry it took a while for me to get back; time zones are funny-when I'm asleep, others are awake.
I intentionally didn't mention about the last word/letter being the next one's starter because i wanted to leave more freedom, but if you want to use the last word/letter to start your next one- go ahead. Only the theme is constant - 'Summer'
Here's another-
brooding heat,
the sun's weight crushes;
tempers fray
Margana posted Wed, 17 May 2006 at 2:59 AM
Hi Hanevi.
I thought that's how this was done....using the last word.
While I think having more freedom is a great idea,I actually like the challenge of having to use the last word,and often it's inspirational to me.So I will use your last word...even though it's a toughie,lol.
Fray my frazzled nerves
Fried pavement and sticky seats
Desp'rate for a breeze.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Wed, 17 May 2006 at 3:09 AM
Hi Marlene!
You know, I like the challenge. The last word and keep within the topic... I like it, though it's tougher.
Vivid imagery, yours! :) That's what's happening to me everyday.
parched wind, warm,
searching wistfully
for wetness
Margana posted Wed, 17 May 2006 at 3:42 AM
Everyday?I don't envy you.It's still jacket weather here.I guess I should be grateful. :^)
Wetness,sweet respite
Penetrating,reviving
Summer shower's bliss.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Wed, 17 May 2006 at 5:57 AM
I love that! I can just feel it!
bliss...i dream..
to waken rudely
in heat haze
:sad:
Sorry, I didn't use breeze in the last one. I started with it, and then it changed without my remembering that 'breeze' was the first word. Sorry!
hanevi posted Wed, 17 May 2006 at 6:22 AM
Ok I'm out of here on my way home. I'll come back in tomorrow. Do keep going with the posts. :)
hanevi posted Thu, 18 May 2006 at 1:26 AM
summer dog:
beware the lick of
hot, dry tongue
with that i
bid farewell to this
little thread
Drekinn posted Thu, 18 May 2006 at 3:22 AM
Tongue a cold ice-cream,
As you sit upon the beach,
Watching your skin burn.
--
Marlene, I too am rugged up in several layers of sweaters, for here in Sydney, Australia, the remaining few leaves of crimson and gold are blown gently to the ground by the fading breath of Autumn.
Where might you be from?
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
Margana posted Thu, 18 May 2006 at 8:23 AM
Hi Drekinn.What a lovely description.I'm in New York.We've had a few warm days,but it's still rather cool,here.It's usually warmer this time of year...but the weather never seems to be what it used to be,these days.Is the weather freaky in your hemisphere,as well?
Life is like an analogy.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 18 May 2006 at 12:22 PM
Kiss moist, parted lips Bodies molded together Our Summer fling ____________ Strange, I thought I had posted one right before hanevi's last one...oh well.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 18 May 2006 at 2:44 PM
Fling away your armor
Summer's passion quickly burns
And cools oh too soon.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 18 May 2006 at 3:07 PM
"Soon," whispers a voice "Later," croons yet another Lazy summer days...
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 18 May 2006 at 5:30 PM
Days of heat and fire
Consuming waves overwhelm
Rippling the air.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Fri, 19 May 2006 at 12:32 AM
Absolutely great!
I love these Haiku! I thought the thread had stopped; I'm so glad it didn't.
Air, dry with longing,
Now with myriad droplets,
Sings a green, new song
It rained this morning, and the street outside is flooded with black, gutter water, but how green the trees are.
Margana posted Fri, 19 May 2006 at 1:44 AM
Air filled with perfume
Orange blossom,jasmine,rose
Linger like lovers.
Love yours too!Glad you came back!
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Fri, 19 May 2006 at 3:04 AM
Oh lovely! You caught something so oriental in yours.
lovers of coolness
gave one glad cry this morn, now
silenced by the Sun
The sun's out now and hotter than ever before. :sad:
Margana posted Fri, 19 May 2006 at 3:14 AM
Sun and pink-stained sky
Burst of glory as she goes
Like a kiss goodbye.
Thank you.It's night here,so I still have sunset on my mind.Tonight's was glorious!
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Fri, 19 May 2006 at 5:41 AM
goodbye summer day,
now under a darkling sky,
warm, diamonds bright
I can imagine. It's strange, the power of words...I can almost feel the oppressiveness of the summer here lift reading your Haiku.
I'll be heading home soon for the weekend. I may not be able to access the net over the next two days. If so, I hope the thread will continue; reading some of these beautiful Haiku helps me handle the heat. :) And connect with people. :)
TwoPynts posted Fri, 19 May 2006 at 9:33 AM
Bright eyes do wander Roving 'round steamy jungle Hidden in shadow.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Fri, 19 May 2006 at 11:48 AM
Shadow cloak of night
Shields sweet clandestine kisses
Neath the summer moon.
LOL.I seem to be fixating on this summer love thing!:blushing:
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Sat, 20 May 2006 at 1:07 AM
Moon of waxing charm,
Lunar sibling of the sun,
Cools the dry baked land.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
Drekinn posted Sat, 20 May 2006 at 1:38 AM
Marlene,
The weather down-under is unfortunately on par with this time of year: icy-cold dawns and dusks with sporadic drizzle and bone-chilling winds in between; the warmth has long since packed its bags and is no doubt looming menacingly above you now, preparing its onslaught for a long hot summer. Still, I'd sooner be fried to a crisp than snap-frozen.
:ohmy:
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 4:43 AM
land of burning sun,
ploughmen break your twisted earth,
watered by their sweat
Margana posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 9:47 AM
Sweat beads on my brow
Drips into my burning eyes
Aching for relief.
Not my best.Sorry. :^(
Drekinn:Snap frozen?LOL.You sure have a way with words!
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Margana posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 1:15 PM
I guess you didn't think it was my best,either,Kortalouche.LOL.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 1:22 PM
Oops, my mistake. I missed the 2nd page. Yours is great. =] ---- Relief covers me Escape from hot and dust A dip in the pool.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 6:44 PM
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 6:50 PM
Pool of dripping sweat,
Which streams from your every pore,
Wish I'd brought a towel.
--
Thanks Marlene. Talking about words...
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
Drekinn posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 6:57 PM
Ooops, beaten to it twice already. I must be quicker. :tongue1:
Marlene got in first already, so let's go with 'sun'.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TwoPynts posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 10:03 PM
Sun, infuse my skin Impart cherubic red glow Sunburned but happy.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Mon, 22 May 2006 at 11:58 PM
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 23 May 2006 at 8:18 AM
'Shore wish I had me an ice cold glass of lemon tea. That'd be mighty fine... ---- Sorry, just had to be a little humorous. Luv that last one of yours Marlene, and the photo.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Tue, 23 May 2006 at 12:50 PM
Thanks Kortalouchay.
I liked your idea of adding the occasional photo...
Fine...be humorous.
Summer is also for fun
So why the heck not?
LOL.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 23 May 2006 at 12:57 PM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Tue, 23 May 2006 at 1:59 PM
Up over the hill
In a sweet-scented garden
Waits my summer love.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 23 May 2006 at 2:10 PM
Love between Not a shallow pool Plunge deeper.
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Margana posted Tue, 23 May 2006 at 4:15 PM
Deeper than the sea
My love grows ever stronger
Like the summer sun.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Tue, 23 May 2006 at 11:23 PM
I don't believe I actually missed the second page all this time!!! (kicking myself)
You guys have been writing some fantastic ones here.
ok here it is-
sun weeping;
tears of scorching gold
colour me bronze
Sorry to whoever's going to do the next one. :]
I love the funny ones too.
Margana posted Wed, 24 May 2006 at 12:30 AM
Bronze patterns of light
Lay across the forest floor
And dance in the wind.
No problem,Hanevi. I like yours, too.:^)
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Wed, 24 May 2006 at 1:35 AM
Wind of burning heat,
Like an open blast furnace,
Blows and cooks you crisp.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
Margana posted Wed, 24 May 2006 at 1:41 AM
Crisp as the branches
Fallen from the thirsty trees
Snapping underfoot.
Sorry.'Underfoot' may be a tad difficult...
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Wed, 24 May 2006 at 1:58 AM
Underfoot crunch leaves,
A grave of sun-baked victims,
Charred and left for dead.
--
Oh my, how tragic! :ohmy:
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TwoPynts posted Wed, 24 May 2006 at 8:33 AM
Dead petals fall silent Magnolia blooms turn to seed Crimson an vital. ________ Oops, now there is a touch one to follow, heheh. Tragic indeed Tom.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
hanevi posted Thu, 25 May 2006 at 12:38 AM
vital signs of life
colour my T-shirted back,
embarrassment seeps
But finally it's far too hot to really worry about how one's sweat looks. ;]
Drekinn posted Thu, 25 May 2006 at 1:54 AM
Seeps through my clothing,
Trickles down from head to toe.
Sweat - an endless flow.
--
Kort: 6-8-6 ? I think you should get your syllables checked - it could be something serious. :blink:
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TwoPynts posted Thu, 25 May 2006 at 11:24 AM
6-8-6...I was just trying to one-up everyone, heheh. Thanks for pointing that out, sorry. Flow lazily past Hammered silver ribbon twist Hot, sunny river
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 9:51 AM
Strange...I never got a single ebot for these...
River flows like silk
Slipping softly over stone
Smoothed by her caress.
Too bad I can't post Andreas' upload with this one...
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 10:08 AM
Carress of zephyr Tousles malachite leaflets Woodland breeze playful.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 11:08 AM
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 1:06 PM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 1:20 PM
Massage of the sea
Gentle waves urging softly
Come,be one with me.
Lovely shot,Kort.
(I prefer ,'massaged by the sea',but oh well.) :^)
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 1:37 PM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 2:44 PM
Toil takes it's toll
Exhausting body and soul
Seeking sweet release.
Thanks,Mr.D. :^)
Love the foamy beard.Your son is adorable.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 2:51 PM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
jstro posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 2:53 PM
Release song within.
For freedom comes at long last!
Graduation day.
My daughter graduates from high school tonight. Hooray!
~jon
~jon
My Blog - Mad
Utopia Writing in a new era.
jstro posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 2:54 PM
Sorry for the cross post. TwoPynts has it with Border as the next word.
~jon
~jon
My Blog - Mad
Utopia Writing in a new era.
TwoPynts posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 2:57 PM
No worries, that is a great graduation haiku. Congrats to your daughter and your family, what a night!!! :thumbupboth:
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 3:43 PM
__________________________________________-
What a happy occasion,Jon.My best to you all.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Fri, 26 May 2006 at 4:10 PM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Drekinn posted Sat, 27 May 2006 at 2:18 AM
On route to the beach,
Playing 'I Spy' in the car.
A family chore.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TwoPynts posted Tue, 30 May 2006 at 9:29 AM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Tue, 30 May 2006 at 11:39 AM
Mmmm...sounds nice.
Glass of cool water
Might feel even better if
Poured over my head. :^/
It's reeeeeeeeally hot here,lol...and the AC is busted...yuck...sniff...:crying:
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 30 May 2006 at 12:40 PM
Head on over to... ...the pool! Splish splash, dive on in. Good times have returned! __________ Sorry to hear about your AC Marlene, hope this helps. =]
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Tue, 30 May 2006 at 1:53 PM
That would be so lovely...sigh...
Returned to the sea
Where comfort comes in soft waves
Of cool velvet foam.
Yuck.I think even my brain is hot.Somebody put me out of my misery...lol.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 30 May 2006 at 4:04 PM
Foam flecks parted lips. A soft belch next issues forth. Cool, refreshing beer. _________ How about that Marlene? :) Lovely haiku by the way.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Tue, 30 May 2006 at 4:19 PM
Aw.Thanks...you know how I'm struggling here,lol.
Beer...sounds pretty good
Especially when icy cold
Wish I had some now.
Or anything cold for that matter...And wouldn't you know,I have to get dressed up for an event this evening.It's awful getting dressed up when the AC is busted!
Grrr...Damn you Murphy and your law!
;^)
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
jstro posted Tue, 30 May 2006 at 7:02 PM
Now the sweet birds sing.
Joyous songs to greet the dawn,
Wake me from my sleep.
Hopefully the event you are going to has AC. If so, maybe you can camp out there.
~jon
~jon
My Blog - Mad
Utopia Writing in a new era.
Drekinn posted Wed, 31 May 2006 at 1:25 AM
Sleep you can no more,
Humid claws asphyxiate,
Moist beads overwhelm.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TwoPynts posted Wed, 31 May 2006 at 2:12 PM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 01 June 2006 at 4:58 PM
Opens and closes...
The lilies silent secrets
In the pale moonlight.
Simply lovely,once again,Kortalouche.Love that shot.
I had a hard time with 'opens'...Sorry.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Fri, 02 June 2006 at 10:49 AM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Fri, 02 June 2006 at 2:31 PM
Rising with the tide
The silver moon sheds her light
On the glistening bay.
It works if you prononunce it as 'glist'ning'.
Love the quote Kortalouchie.,and the moody pic. :^)
If you can't hear me, it's because I'm in parentheses.
Steven Wright
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Fri, 02 June 2006 at 3:26 PM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Drekinn posted Sat, 03 June 2006 at 1:00 AM
Barbeque ignites,
Snags and shrimp sizzle on flames;
Balmy evening meal.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
Margana posted Sat, 03 June 2006 at 3:48 AM
Meal on the terrace
Watching the blushing sun set
A perfect day ends.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Mon, 05 June 2006 at 9:43 AM
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Drekinn posted Mon, 05 June 2006 at 8:58 PM
Sky so deep and blue,
Into which I wish to dive,
Submerged and alive.
--
That ever elusive celestial swimming pool, so tempting, yet so far.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TwoPynts posted Tue, 06 June 2006 at 9:56 AM
Alive, senses hum. Tingles swarm across tan skin Explode from the pool. ------ Sorry, could not get away from the pool theme, didn't quite know where to take it. :m_think:
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Drekinn posted Wed, 07 June 2006 at 6:35 AM
Pool of soothing silk,
Through its cool embrace I glide,
Dousing skin ablaze.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Thu, 08 June 2006 at 4:13 AM
ablaze on my face,
molten gold from burning sky
sears my cringing skin
I've been out the last ten days. It rained all the time there, and it was misty and green, and the birds were happy. Now I'm back in soot-choked life in the fast lane. Hooray! :(
TwoPynts posted Thu, 08 June 2006 at 1:26 PM
Skin cooled by soft breeze, Top down, hale engine murmurs, Drive in the country. _________ Welcome back hanevi? :/
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
hanevi posted Fri, 09 June 2006 at 3:08 AM
country bumpkins sweat,
office goers perspire too;
summer knows no caste.
Thanks TwoPynts!
'Perspire' could be 2 or 3 syllables depending on how it's pronounced. Sorry next! 'Caste' is a tough one!
TwoPynts posted Fri, 09 June 2006 at 11:35 AM
Caste chosen at birth, Worker ants swarm the blanket, Picnic invaded. ______ Thanks for the challenge hanevi! =]
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Drekinn posted Sat, 10 June 2006 at 7:35 PM
Invaded by Sol,
Radiating rays of pain,
Aimed towards the Earth.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Mon, 12 June 2006 at 2:05 AM
earth baked hard,
sun's pitiless rage;
famine looms
I wonder if there will be deaths again in my part of the world...
Great work with 'caste', TwoP!
TwoPynts posted Mon, 12 June 2006 at 3:07 PM
Loom bodily weaves, Intricate home of spun silk, Chrystallis commence. _____________ Thanks hanevi! =]
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Mon, 12 June 2006 at 3:26 PM
Commence the party
Salsa music stirs the air
With hot steamy beats.
Hmmm I haven't gotten any ebots for this...
Thanks for the gentle reminder,Kortalouche.
Sorry this one's so stinky.I'm a bit out of practice I think,lol.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Mon, 12 June 2006 at 3:38 PM
Beats pound from drumskin, Primal rythms gyrate hips, Sweat gleams - fevered skin. --------- I've been missing ebots from the Forums too Marlene, you aren't alone.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Mon, 12 June 2006 at 11:56 PM
Skin all aglisten
Sweetly scented with oil
And bronzed by the sun.
K. Thanks Kortalouche. :^)
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Tue, 13 June 2006 at 4:14 AM
sun and sand,
blue, sparkling water,
then ice-cream...
Can't think of anything profound, so this little one to celebrate the simple, Ordinary. :)
Hi there, Margana!
Margana posted Tue, 13 June 2006 at 8:19 AM
Ice-cream and summer
Like the giggle of a child
Is pure happiness.
LOL I know,not the greatest...
Hi Hanevi!
Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant? I'm halfway through my fishburger and I realize, Oh my God. I could be eating a slow learner. - Lynda Montgomery
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 13 June 2006 at 11:32 AM
Happiness arrives. Pulls up in a repair truck. Air conditioning. _________ THAT one is your you Marelene, sorry about that last word - ack!
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
newleaf posted Wed, 14 June 2006 at 5:36 AM
Hi Guys & Gals,
I just wanted to let you all know how much I enjoy reading these and the other topics in this forum.
Many Thanks.
Hugs
Pat
Drekinn posted Wed, 14 June 2006 at 6:07 AM
Conditioning done:
Now attuned to heat, your mind;
Body next in line.
--
Marlene: It seems not only the e-bot for this thread didn't find you, but also the one for the 'Alliteration Challenge' (well, I'm hoping that's the reason.), as it's been a whole week without company. How sad! :ohmy:
Pat, thanks for the encouraging feedback; it makes it all the more enjoyable. 
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Wed, 14 June 2006 at 6:29 AM
Thank you Pat! It's good to hear that our wordsmithies are of benefit. :)
Best regards to you!
Hanevi.
conditioning air
is absolutely useless
with failed power lines
Here's to you TwoP! :)
I just got news that a road-roller went over our power cables and now we're without electricity in 44 degree heat. So what are power cables doing where road-rollers can run over them? Search me! Today someone fell into an open drain outside and drowned. It's a madhouse here.
hanevi posted Wed, 14 June 2006 at 6:30 AM
Hey! Drekinn beat me to it, so I'll modify mine instead, so it has a common last word. :)
TwoPynts posted Thu, 15 June 2006 at 11:14 AM
Thank you too Pat. Sorry to hear things are in such a state by you hanevi, hope they are better today. Looks like you and Drekinn were both up to the 'conditioning' challenge! =] ___________ Line cuts horizon, Opens slowly, sleepy eye, Dawn graces the land.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Drekinn posted Sat, 17 June 2006 at 6:52 AM
Land bled dry of life,
Hard-baked crust, thirsty for rain;
Scans the skies in vain.
--
Kort: What wondrous imagery: the rising sun as an awakening eye upon a new day - you never cease to inspire me.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TallPockets posted Sat, 17 June 2006 at 6:10 PM
Vain, most all of us
In search of perfect suntan
Cancer now beckons
WINK
Drekinn posted Mon, 19 June 2006 at 5:56 AM
Beckons from afar:
The ice-cream truck melody,
Not yet on radar.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
Margana posted Mon, 19 June 2006 at 12:52 PM
Hi guys.And here I thought this thread was dead...I guess I'll just have to keep checking it since I simply don't get ebots for it anymore. :(
Sorry about the state of affairs there,Hanevi.Sounds awful!
And Pat,I'm glad you enjoy this.I do,too.Hope you will join in sometime.
And Tallpockets!Nice to see you here!
Lovely imagery everyone!
Radar scanned heavens
Will there be any relief
From this endless heat?
We are having such awful weather!In the 90's and oppressively humid.Yuck!TG my AC is fixed!!!
PS Sorry I couldn't do better with 'radar'. :(
Drekinn: Off to your thread now.Sorry...out of sight out of mind....
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Tue, 20 June 2006 at 4:23 AM
Hey, nice work with radar! Our internet lines were down till yesterday evening, so no posting for me all these days. Nice to be back.
heat shimmer
hallucination;
my eyes bleed
There! Finally, a line with just one word. I've been trying to get a one word line for ages, but it's been like a mirage. Imagine a Haiku with just three words, one for each line! Who of us is going to get it???? :D
Sorry, 'bleed' s not too easy.
Margana posted Tue, 20 June 2006 at 11:46 AM
Welcome back,Hanevi.Thanks.
Sorry,I just can't think of anything for 'bleed'.I guess I'm poetically,'bled dry'...LOL.I'll keep trying to think of something,but maybe someone else will come up with something in the interim...And having a three word Haiku is a cool idea and challenge.I'll have to try that the next time we are given a three-syllable last word here.Glad you mentioned it.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Wed, 21 June 2006 at 10:37 PM
Bleed from open pores,
Thin trails of clear secretions;
Your life fluid drained.
--
Thought I'd take up the gauntlet. And no, it's not the result of runny nostrils.
Good to see you back, Marlene.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Thu, 22 June 2006 at 5:00 AM
drained of life,
encounter with sun:
lassitude
Great work, Drekinn! I thought 'bleed' would cause a roadblock, but it didn't.
OK! With 'lassitude', the American form Haiku gauntlet of a three word Haiku is thrown. Sorry! This sentence sounds terrible, but I'm sure you know what I mean! :D
Margana posted Fri, 23 June 2006 at 2:47 AM
Lassitude
Ennui-ridden
Surrender.
I know.It stinks...But I tried. :^/
It's very difficult!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Fri, 23 June 2006 at 4:44 AM
surrender!
carcinogenic
exposure
(inspired by Tall Pockets' Haiku) :)
That's very, very good Margana! (clapping hands) It doesn't stink and it's bravely tried! And you're right- it's extremely difficult. The 5-7-5 one seems virtually impossible when constrained by a theme.
I think it might be good to keep this flexible and keep the creativity going, so if anyone can take up the gauntlets as and when thrown, it would be great, but if not, let's keep the normal Haiku going. How do you guys feel about it? Or would you like to let the thread taper off at this point? No problem on my end; I'm flexible. I think the thread has been great with all your really wonderful Haiku. :)
Drekinn posted Sun, 25 June 2006 at 9:45 PM
Exposure allowed;
To bare one's most private bits,
Sunning on the beach.
--
hanevi: It ain't over til Summer's over.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Mon, 26 June 2006 at 3:30 AM
Way to go, Drekinn! And hats off to you and Margana for the totally fantastic alliteration thread. I've been trying (unsuccessfully so far because of the time it's taking me to think of alliterations to carry on the thread) to get involved in your thread, but... I have to squeeze in Rosity time with all my office work and travel, and it's difficult.
beach and sea:
pipe dreams to one with
land-locked life
TwoPynts posted Mon, 26 June 2006 at 9:35 AM
Life boat gently tossed, Miles of ocean all around, Fell off a cruise ship. ____________________ Sorry - had to go with a 5-7-5 here. Will shoot for a 3-5-3 next time. ;] As for the alliteration thread, I'm with you there hanevi. They've just raised that bar to darn high! -------- "A word is not the same with one writer as with another. One tears it from his guts. The other pulls it out of his overcoat pocket." -Charles Peguy, poet and essayist (1873-1914)
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
jstro posted Mon, 26 June 2006 at 3:26 PM
Ship of loneliness,
June Challenge goes unfulfilled.
Writer's must hate heat.
nudge nudge
~jon
~jon
My Blog - Mad
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Margana posted Mon, 26 June 2006 at 4:50 PM
Heat beats city streets
Sun-baked sidewalks, burning feet
An urban oven.
Hanevi and Kortalouche...A good thesaurus helps...Shhh,don't tell anyone...
June challenge?What's that?
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
jstro posted Mon, 26 June 2006 at 7:07 PM
Attached Link: June Mini-Challenge
Oven of all life, Tropical rain forest teems. Butterflies and birds. --- The June Mini-Challenge is an informal little thing started by midrael. The topic is Heat. Just follow the link. It's lonely in there.~jon
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Margana posted Mon, 26 June 2006 at 10:46 PM
Birds speckle the grass
Hungry hunters enjoying
The respite of rain.
Okay.Roger that.LOL.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Tue, 27 June 2006 at 12:10 PM
Birds chirp gleefully Calls sound out, echoing leaves Tropical heaven.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
hanevi posted Wed, 28 June 2006 at 3:10 AM
heaven burns;
eyes stinging with sweat,
search for clouds
Hi Jon! Good to see you. I get the nudge. :)
I've been trying but failing to get anything written with having to share the computer with two other guys breathing (warm air) down my back, and then power cuts three or four times in a day, and no computer at home. Today I told myself, I'm going to get cracking, and there's been two power cuts already. But I'm going to try to beat the deadline... (gritting teeth)...(and sweating).
David's a patient guy there! :D
Margana, you know I did briefly wonder...;) But it still does take a lot of work to hold the theme together. :)
TwoPynts posted Wed, 28 June 2006 at 11:08 AM
Clouds gather, Light cracks open heaven, Thunderstorm. Whew, was able to work a 3-5-3 in there. :rolleyes:
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Wed, 28 June 2006 at 1:42 PM
Thunderstorm
Illuminated
Percussion.
Nice one,Kortalouche. :^)
Hope you are able to complete your entry,Hanevi.Your situation sounds rather daunting. :^/
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
jstro posted Wed, 28 June 2006 at 3:33 PM
Percussion.
Woodpecker keeps beat.
Nature's jazz.
3-5-3 is definitely harder.
~jon
~jon
My Blog - Mad
Utopia Writing in a new era.
Margana posted Wed, 28 June 2006 at 3:54 PM
Jazz and sultry blues
Searing heat ,New Orleans beat
Essence of Dixie.
I agree.
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Thu, 29 June 2006 at 2:53 AM
How does a non-American write a Summer Haiku with the word 'Dixie' ? :(
I'm trying but it's hard because even if I know a little of what's associated with Dixie, it's still has an alien feel to it, and makes it difficult to write. I may have to give this one a miss.
Margana, the three word one was great!! :D
Margana posted Thu, 29 June 2006 at 12:52 PM
Thank you.
Okay,I understand completely.I usually am careful about that...sorry.I'll change it.
Jazz and sultry blues
Searing heat ,New Orleans beat
Steam in song and street.
Not that good,but should be easier. :^)
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Fri, 30 June 2006 at 6:22 AM
street paved by hot slabs,
wrapped in summer's dragon breath,
my vision shimmers
Thanks, and yours is really good. :)
I'll be offline for the weekend. Keep the posting going guys. :) have a great weekend all!
Drekinn posted Sat, 01 July 2006 at 3:41 AM
Shimmers so serene;
Dancing light, glowing so bright;
Sunlight on the lake.
--
hanevi and Kort: Thank you both for your positive feedback on the alliteration thread; I wasn't even sure if anyone else was reading it. Please feel free to join in with the fun there any time.
And just in affirmation with Marlene, yes, my pocket dictionary and thesaurus are my two most intimate companions (no, I haven't slept with them - well, maybe just that once).
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Tue, 04 July 2006 at 3:56 AM
lake of cool blue wet:
tantalizing my fevered
imagination
Thanks Drekinn. I'm still trying to see how far I can go without either dic or thes, but I suspect a whilte flag day coming soon. :D
I won't be online tomorrow. Important meeting. (No, I'm not going to be fired for being on Rosity during work hours :) ...I have a great team who keep encouraging creativity as long as the rest of the work is done).
Drekinn posted Wed, 05 July 2006 at 12:06 AM
Imagination:
Ice-cold draught of lemonade,
Allures when eyes closed.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
TwoPynts posted Thu, 06 July 2006 at 11:23 AM
Closed for the Summer, Snowbirds all flock to the north, Fall sees their return. _______ Looks like I've been missing out on some good stuff. =]
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
jstro posted Thu, 06 July 2006 at 2:33 PM
Return to your youth,
On the banks of the old creek.
Dive in for a swim.
~jon
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TwoPynts posted Thu, 06 July 2006 at 3:06 PM
Swim below, Green rays filter down, Sea bottom.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Drekinn posted Sat, 08 July 2006 at 3:20 AM
Bottom bare and oiled;
Tan lines far from your concerns:
Nude beach sunbathing.
Drekinn
___
"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Mon, 10 July 2006 at 1:18 AM
sunbathing?
perhaps sunburning
is more apt...
:D Sorry for the tough one.
TwoPynts posted Mon, 10 July 2006 at 8:31 AM
apt to choose, all look delicious, ice cream truck. ----------- Fun!
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
hanevi posted Tue, 11 July 2006 at 1:50 AM
truck with Coke,
thirsty drivers curse,
irony.
Sorry again! Actually, I'm not. :lol:
It's another single word gauntlet. So who'll come up with a three-word Haiku?
Margana posted Tue, 11 July 2006 at 1:59 AM
Irony?And a summer theme?Yeesh!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL...I Iove how you throw down the gauntlet!
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Margana posted Tue, 11 July 2006 at 2:07 AM
Irony?
Air-conditioning
Is too cold!
LOL.
Sorry,not a three word haiku...Couldn't do it.. :^)
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Wed, 12 July 2006 at 2:30 PM
Cold cannot touch us, Sand sifts softly betwixt toes, Florida sunrise.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
hanevi posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 6:11 AM
sunrise pale
through hazy, grey sky,
monsoon comes
Sorry, Marlene! I know that was a a bit too tough for enjoyment. I like yours; there's a subtle way you have with words. :)
That's a gentle one, TwoP! Very nice!
The rains are here! Now floods and disease will follow, but at least the heat's lessened. :)
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 9:43 AM
Thank you Hanevi.I could say the same for you. :^) Now monsoons? Floods and disease? Yikes! Dramatic weather changes you have there!
Comes and goes so fast
The summer passes swiftly
Gone too soon...too soon.
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 12:18 PM
Soon softens, Green darkens ruby, Raspberry. These 3-5-3s are a lot of fun. =]
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 1:38 PM
Raspberry
Linguistically
Hoot or fruit?
LOL.
I know,not summer-related ...but I couldn't help myself. ;^)
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 2:01 PM
You are a hoot Marlene! ;oP Hoot, hoot calls the owl, Spying a tender rodent. Swoop, crunch -- that was lunch.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 2:16 PM
LMAO So are you,Kortalouche!
Lunch...what a beach treat
Picnic basket sandwiches
Accent on the 'sand'.
Okay,now I'm just being silly.Sorrrrrry,I'll be good. ;^)
Marlene <")
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My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 2:29 PM
'Sand'men and Jawas, Laser beams and Stormtroopers, Summer blockbuster. _______ Okay enough sillyness from me too. It is fun though. :) Sorry about that last word there, but the guanlets is thrown down for a 3-5-3 3 work haiku now.
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 2:53 PM
Blockbuster
Costs me a bundle
"No late fees" my eye!
This is just a joke.No one need take it seriously,LOL.I feel like Jim Carrey in The Mask...
"Somebody stop me!"
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 3:11 PM
Heheh, and a new type of haiku as well, 3-5-5. ;^P
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 3:19 PM
Oooops.How embarrassing! Not only am I in this weird silly mood, I can't even count,lol. Too bad there's no full moon to blame! ;^)
Blockbuster you lie!
Monthly costs me a bundle
"No late fees" my eye!
Is that better?Btw,I'm still not seriously adding this one,lol.
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 3:21 PM
Yeah, that was a day or two ago -- maybe you are still feeling the lingering effects. ;] Okay, back OT...
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 3:46 PM
Like some weird Lunar hangover? LOL!
Okay...
Blockbuster movies
Mega effects, mega stars
Mega ticket lines.
Sorry,not so good... :^/
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 3:52 PM
Lines sculpt - sun and wind. Desert is a harsh mistress. Lone vulture circles. ______ How's that for cheerful? LoL, I like it Marlene!
Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 4:06 PM
Circles of yellow
Cheery floral faces smile
On sunflower fields.
Yours is wonderful...even if a bit bleak,lol....So I thought I'd 'brighten' things up up a bit. ;^)
Too bad I don't have a photo... : /
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TwoPynts posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 4:22 PM
Attached Link: sunflowers
8^)Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
Margana posted Thu, 13 July 2006 at 4:26 PM
Thanks.It was that fourth one I was thinking of. :thumbupboth:
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Fri, 14 July 2006 at 4:11 AM
fields of Haiku ripe,
come one, come all, harvest calls,
syllabic reaping
You guys are terrible...now I've caught the bug. I think the summer theme's mortally shot now.
TwoP and Marlene, you guys are funny and funny. I actually laughed reading the previous page. And the sunflower link is almost unbelievable.
Also I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who participated in this thread till now, and everyone who's viewed it. We crossed the thousand viewings mark. It's been a fantastic thread, and very enjoyable writing in it, and reading some excellent Haiku!
Just a question- how do you guys feel now about a change of theme, or shall we press in to the summer theme till summer's well and truly gone?
TwoPynts posted Fri, 14 July 2006 at 2:20 PM
Attached Link: Summer
Perhaps it is time to move on to something new, though I have enjoyed the Summer theme quite a bit. So don't go by me, I'm easy to please. Reaping what you sow. Gosh, how clichcan you get? The heat has me fried. ;^]Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations
jstro posted Fri, 14 July 2006 at 2:32 PM
Fried eggs. Splat.
Contest on sidewalk.
No winners.
These things tend to run their natural course. When folks quit posting they drift off into fond memories. I don't think you need to worry about it either way.
~jon
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Margana posted Fri, 14 July 2006 at 3:00 PM
Winners sieze the day
Losers let it pass away
Savor the moment.
Thanks for the link,Kortalouche.Glad we made ya chuckle,Hanevi.
I'm open to whatever you guys want.Just know I'm in,regardless...I enjoy this a great deal.
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 2:42 AM
moment by moment,
syllables I catch, forming,
Haiku junkie here...
My God, I'm caught! I can't get the counting out of my head... I feel a silly wave coming, shall we surf it, friends?? :D
Margana posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 11:44 AM
Here upon your shore
Battered by the surging sea
My heart waits for you.
LOL I'm obviously in a different mood...but by all means,go ahead and be silly! :^)
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TallPockets posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 8:08 PM
NOTE: THIS HAIKU RATED 'PG-13'
DUMB, old TallPockets!
Basked in the sun, buck nekkid
Like squirrels sun 'nuts'
WINK
TallPockets posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 9:42 PM
Sorry, brain cramp ....
Try this again .....
NOTE: THIS HAIKU RATED 'PG-13'
You! DUMB TallPockets!
Basked in the sun, buck nekkid
Like squirrels, sun 'nuts'
WINK
Margana posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 9:45 PM
LOL at TP/Brian...
I see someone else is in a silly mood,as well! ;^)
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TallPockets posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 9:45 PM
Posted Mon, Jul 17, 2006 8:08 pm
Note to Admins:
Since it appears one can only 'edit' or delete a post for '15' minutes(?), would someone with the authority to do so, kindly delete my FIRST feeble attempt above mentioned.
Thanks much, TallPockets
(What is the reasoning behind only being able to 'edit' for '15' minutes if I may ask)?
TallPockets posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 9:47 PM
Maragana: Yep, SILLY is my middle name.
I can't tell ya' all the names I've also been called in my lifetime. WINK.
My best to you and yours, dear soul. T.P.
Margana posted Mon, 17 July 2006 at 10:04 PM
Nuts and summer fruit
Sweet supper on sultry nights
Heat and wine and you.
...And we see my mood still hasn't changed ...even with all the silliness,lol.
Edit: I see you replied while i was writing,T.P. Never mind the first haiku..we have all made mistakes here,and no one takes it seriously.One of my recent posts wasn't even 3-5-3!
I'm just happy to see you participating.I hope you will continue to do so.All my best to you,as well...T( silly) P... ;^)
Marlene <")
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Tue, 18 July 2006 at 6:22 AM
you and I
forever dancing
in Life's Hall
Marlene, now I can't get a single silly one after a day's thinking. Anyway, thought I'd try a more romantic one (strange feel to it after much writing that's been usually very serious and intense). Been thinking of my wife and little daughter; thought I'd write one for my wife. :)
TP, you've got me laughing! :D I didn't know you could edit only for 15 mins; I'm imagining the scene and laughing again. Good to see you again in the thread.
Margana posted Wed, 19 July 2006 at 2:10 AM
Hall of sweet mem'ries
I walk in silent review
Life is beautiful.
Sorry you lost your 'silly' edge,Hanevi...but I am sure your wife will love it. :^)
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Wed, 19 July 2006 at 3:13 AM
beautiful,
pecking at puddles,
rain-song, sweet
Although the Monsoon is hard on us here, it's also very beautiful. I was watching the drops fall on little pools of water. How welcome after the scorching heat! Your Haiku is lovely, with a gentle lilt. I love these ones that you write.
I'm sure the silly edge will return at an unexpected time, Marlene. 'I'll be back...' Ha!
Drekinn posted Wed, 19 July 2006 at 6:42 AM
Sweet upon my tongue:
Neopolitan ice-cream;
Chocolate first to go.
--
Hey Marlene, just thought I'd jog your memory of a certain alliteration challenge thread that's been rather neglected of late. It's been almost three weeks since I last thrust down the gauntlet.
Hope you can post soon, as I'm almost tempted to begin answering my own challenges!
Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."
Margana posted Wed, 19 July 2006 at 12:57 PM
Not my finest hour,but I do have a photograph,at least,lol.It looks much better if you click on it....
Thank you,Hanevi,for your kind words.I very much like yours,as well.The words flow beautifully.
LOL @ Drekinn and his 'wobbling' lip...Aw...Has it been three weeks already?Sigh,time sure flies.
I will post as soon as I can.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
hanevi posted Thu, 20 July 2006 at 3:09 AM
sand, ochre stretches,
I call, words have no echo,
wilderness listens
Oh, that's lovely Marlene. There are such deep undertones, and profound parables hidden.
Hi Drekinn! I feel so guilty about the alliteration thread which I enjoyed reading so much, but can't get time to write. Tsk! what do I do with myself?
WeeLaddie posted Sat, 22 July 2006 at 5:59 AM
I've just caught sight of this summer haiku train, and thought I'd jump on for the ride.
Listens, ears burning
Hearing jingling ice cream vans
** Rumours on slaked tongues**
TallPockets posted Mon, 24 July 2006 at 12:24 AM
Tongues, speaking un-truths
Spouses cheat, hot summer nights
Sweating, not from 'Sun'
Margana posted Mon, 24 July 2006 at 12:37 AM
Sun beats intensely
Pounding on winter-worn flesh
Passion awakens.
Welcome,WeeLaddie....Love your haiku...
And TP/Brian great to see you here too!
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
WeeLaddie posted Mon, 24 July 2006 at 2:18 PM
Awakens, eh . . . . . . that's a toughy. But here goes.
Awakens cherubs
Slumbering on sun-baked breasts
Bows primed with hormones
Margana posted Mon, 24 July 2006 at 3:39 PM
Hormones make me nuts
Is it this wicked heatwave
Or my hot flashes?
LOL. ;^P
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Mon, 24 July 2006 at 6:34 PM
Flashes in the pan;
Likened to summer's fury;
Flames sizzle and burn.
--
Welcome WeeLaddie. It's great to see a fresh new ingredient thrown into the mix.
Marlene: !
Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."
WeeLaddie posted Tue, 25 July 2006 at 4:42 AM
Nice one Drekinn, conjures up scenes of summer forest fires. I'll post my "Flashes" haiku now. though I know it's redundant in the last/first word sequence. It was penned and has to be aired, or so my ego's telling me.
Flashes of sunlight
Venetian blinded smoochers
Under the boardwalk
Remember, first word in sequential train is "Burn".
WeeLaddie posted Thu, 27 July 2006 at 3:37 AM
Burn down false bridges
Leading to pie in the sky
Scorching sun purges
Margana posted Fri, 28 July 2006 at 2:25 AM
Purges, Valpurgis
Summer night at the op'rah
I shouldn't have drank.
I'm sorry.I couldn't think of anything else for 'purges'...LOL. ;^/
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
WeeLaddie posted Mon, 31 July 2006 at 1:52 PM
Drank her Chinese leaves
On an English summer lawn
A nice cup of tea.
Margana posted Mon, 31 July 2006 at 2:43 PM
Tea in a tall glass
Clicking,dripping down the sides
Icy cold relief.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Wed, 02 August 2006 at 3:14 AM
Relief in darkness;
If only for a moment:
The sun cloaked by cloud.
Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."
WeeLaddie posted Thu, 03 August 2006 at 5:05 AM
Cloud, so high and dry
Stranger in a sun-baked sky
Sign of wetter days?
John
TallPockets posted Sun, 06 August 2006 at 2:47 AM
Days after days, HOT
All the writers stay in shade
I await winter
hanevi posted Sun, 06 August 2006 at 11:08 AM
Wow, guys!
Here I am off on another teaching assignment, and here it's cold and raining and raining, and floods everywhere. Crazy land I live in. I haven't had a chance to write anything in the last few days, but it's nice to see so many excellent Haiku. :)
winter fog,
monsoon cloud and rain,
seasons meet
Not so good, but I'm rushing and wanted to stay connected.
Margana posted Sun, 06 August 2006 at 1:40 PM
Meet the break of day
With opened eyes and witness
Possibility.
An almost impossible three word gauntlet....LOL.
PS-Not my best either,but wanted to 'stay tuned' as well.
Lovely haiku everyone.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Wed, 09 August 2006 at 3:29 AM
Possibility:
Chance of a fleeting snow storm;
Not a hope in hell.
--
Ah, hell and summer: a partnership forged of pain and suffering.
Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."
TallPockets posted Sun, 13 August 2006 at 12:41 AM
Hell hath no fury
Like a woman who is scorned
Why'd I marry HER?
WINK/Smile
Margana posted Sun, 13 August 2006 at 1:34 AM
Her smile lit the day
She brought summer with her and
Winter in her wake.
Not too great but hey,it's really late here! ;^)
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TallPockets posted Sun, 13 August 2006 at 1:55 AM
Wake up, smell coffee
Summer sun slowly rises
Bacon smells abound
Margana posted Sun, 13 August 2006 at 2:04 AM
Mmmmm.Now I'm hungry.I better get to bed,lol.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Sun, 13 August 2006 at 2:15 AM
Abound, buzz the flies;
Swatting hands, seething tempers;
Spray-can poised to strike.
Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."
Margana posted Mon, 14 August 2006 at 2:23 AM
Strike the matches,light
The flickering embers of
The last of summer.
That's not really a haiku...my apologies... :^)
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
TallPockets posted Mon, 14 August 2006 at 10:29 AM
Summer, speedos, beach
Overweight, balding, large man
Not a pretty sight!
WINK.
WeeLaddie posted Sat, 19 August 2006 at 5:53 AM
Sight of browning leaves
Past their prime, soon to be shed;
Autumn approaches.
John
Margana posted Sun, 20 August 2006 at 5:13 AM
Approaches now that
Which was inevitable
Summer turns to 'Fall'...
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
WeeLaddie posted Wed, 23 August 2006 at 2:19 AM
Fall mercury fall
Barefoot in Itchycoo Park;
Hallucinating.
John, still spinning.
Margana posted Wed, 23 August 2006 at 2:37 AM
Hallucinating...
Is this love or summer bliss?
Awaiting autumn...
John, your haiku's are outstanding!
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
Drekinn posted Sat, 26 August 2006 at 2:51 AM
Autumn lies in wait;
Green leaves stir, armed and ready,
Tinged with auburn fear.
Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."
Margana posted Sat, 26 August 2006 at 3:24 AM
Fear not the cold sun
Like a woman she wavers
With moments of warmth.
Marlene <")
Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog
"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure
depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog
gets depressed again." - Jay Leno
WeeLaddie posted Sat, 26 August 2006 at 10:13 AM
Warmth from gleaming smiles
Smouldering eyes inviting;
Sunny day women.
With a nod to Bob Dylan
John
Drekinn posted Sun, 03 September 2006 at 2:08 AM
Looks like summer has since burnt to a crisp, leaving the Autumn Haiku Challenge to take its place, which can be found here.
Drekinn
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"Let words be your palette."
hanevi posted Thu, 07 September 2006 at 6:25 AM
Hi everyone again.
Outstanding Haiku, friends!
I'm back after weeks of travel, and buried under work again. :(
But as a confirmed haiku junkie, I will not court cold turkey. I'm off to the Autumn Haiku for my fix.