Six Takes on ‘Seashore’

Apr 8

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We arise early
and race down to the seashore—
mermaids welcome us.
 
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butter and sugar
spread over the seashore sands—
gritty little snacks
 
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In her heavy boots
she trudges by the seashore,
calling to the clams.
 
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down at the seashore
a sudden desolation—
tsunami roaring
 
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When I am hungry,
you lead me to the seashore—
there you ravish me.
 
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a distant seashore
on Oahu’s leeward side—
shelter for my heart

 
© 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
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Posted on April 8, 2012, in haiku, Haiku Heights, NaPoWriMo, senryu, The Poetry Pantry, We Write Poems. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.

  1. elleceef | April 8, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    I enjoyed your set of haiku today. My favorites are the third and the final. Both because I can identify well with the subjects and as always I love your language. I have often gone “clamming” and I have my favorite spot in Hawaii.

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  2. Carol L McKenna (@artmusedog) | April 8, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    feeling nature all around me with your haiku ~ very creative ~thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  3. Ramesh Sood | April 9, 2012 at 3:45 am

    Each one deserves simply… WOW!!!!

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  4. Patti | April 9, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Nice. I especially like the second. The seashore on a sunny day is like butter and sugar, and it gets in everything!

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  5. Rallentanda | April 9, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I like 3 and 5 LOL
    Calling to the clams in her boots is a little eccentric but hey..if it works:)

    Getting ravished on the seashore is better than in a car park I suppose:)

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  6. Chevrefeuille | April 9, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Lovely haiku series on this prompt. Loved reading it.

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  7. Kendall | April 10, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Very nice. I like that there are so many ways to approach the subject. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Mariya Koleva | April 10, 2012 at 6:34 am

    I like the second one best! it’s amazing how well you manage to cover the prompt word from many sides 🙂

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  9. Cheryl's Excellent Adventure | April 10, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I love these. You’re so far away from the seashore!

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  10. Loredana Donovan | April 10, 2012 at 11:24 am

    Very nice set of haiku. Each one conveys a different emotion, well done 🙂

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  11. Mr. Walker | April 10, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Your haiku never fail to delight. I like each and every one. They’re all so different.

    Richard

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  12. Diana Teneva | April 12, 2012 at 2:07 am

    The first one is my favourite! Amazing haiku series!!!

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