I have been out of the loop for a bit on the Haikus.... but here is an effort based upon today's theme.... secrets. This event sponsored by youknowthatblog.com.
Quiet....come closer
bend your knee and lend your ear
I have a secret
It is worse than that
There is no gain in guessing
Do not draw your breath
your eyes dialate
Good! They need to claim the light
Hold on to hope's thread
and strike a balance
as my words like coal darken
what's left of your dreams
The secret? Ah, yes,
I nearly forgot to share
but now it is late
And the secret waits
nocturnal instinct aroused
behind every bush
I would have never guessed you were "out of the loop" your style is wonderful! I enjoyed this a lot!
ReplyDeleteOh, please tell me. Just me?
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice set leading to an 'wait-and-see-but-we'll-never-know' ending.
Very Good!
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BTW, I was born on a farm near Herman, Nebraska, north of Omaha but now live in Texas near Houston. I've been to North Platte. I see that now you have TWO Runza Restaurants. I used to visit the original Runza Hut in Lincoln, out by Antelope Park.
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Loved the opening Haiku..
ReplyDelete"Quiet....come closer
bend your knee and lend your ear
I have a secret"
and see the truth in the line..... "your eyes dialate"
great Haikus,
ReplyDeleteit is true that secrets could be forgotten or hurting...
Wow! Love it! You have surprised me again, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWell done. A secret within a secret. Love it. - Bill
ReplyDeleteHa! Another tease with the secrets! You men are all alike ;) Well done!
ReplyDeleteIntriguing.....and a side of you I didn't know..well done, Jim ...
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