Erasing footprints
Blank sand left on wailing shore
Waves teach a fresh start
Every wave comes along the shore every second erasing every little sign of what was there earlier. No it doesn't forget, but it clears. It tells us it's not possible to easily forget and move on.. but it's possible to begin afresh, have a new beginning.. a new start. It's possible to begin with a clean slate at any moment we choose to. Like the waves, every second our thought waves will give us a clear mind, provided we want it! So learn from the waves to make a new beginning.
This Haiku is written for The Heights of Haiku - April 2012. The word for today was 'WAVES'.
Photograph is absolutely beautiful, nice color composition.
ReplyDeleteand to haiku,
so true. and your view of waves washing away footprints.. beautiful.. your 2nd haiku i guess, keep going..
regards,
jayanth.
Thank you tons Jayanth... both for the picture and the Haiku... Yes.. it's my second attempt at it, and m loving it!
DeleteCheers! :)
but the try, to begin anew, that is so very painful. none can speak us out of the walls that we imprisoned ourselves in, but us. and truth be told, nature can, too.
Deletesomething bad happens, which many a time one doesn't deserve, and so he falls into an abyss of self pity, endangering his life. only solitude, self-realization could bring people back to their sane minds, and nature, as you have said, would truly help. waves.
I couldn't agree more... at the end o the day it's the will power of a person that matters most...! The strong hearted survive, and the weak hearted need to strive hard, go beyond themselves in order to succeed!
Deleteyes. this is the beauty of haiku, i see. 3 lines. and the true extent of the meaning is oceans.
Deletewe write "waves" and mean "oceans".
i thank Leo for introducing me with Haiku. :)
That's exactly what got me fascinated when i came across these Haiku. Those 3 lines sets you musing!
DeleteThis is beautifully done.. very thoughtful..I needed this wisdom..and God sent it.. thank you.. perhaps my first visit..but it will continue.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much Sir. M glad if it helped :)
DeleteComplimented by an experienced person is always a gr8 inspiration to keep going. Thanks for stopping by.
Cheers! :)
I like that fresh start...great capture of the prompt ~
ReplyDeleteHey... Thank you! :) Humbled and flattered!
DeleteWonderful ~ very creative haiku with a big message ~thanks, namaste, ^_^
ReplyDeleteNamaste _/\_
DeleteThanks so much Carol..! Glad the msg got through! :)
Cheers!
Very well written and so true> a life lesson from a wave.. wow.
ReplyDeleteThank youuuu Kajal... How a lil word can mean so much! :)
DeleteBeautiful, Pranita!
ReplyDeleteThank You sir... :)
DeleteThis is very beautiful. I love the deeper meaning of this haiku. Nice picture too. New beginnings ... I think every day is a new beginning.
ReplyDeleteHeyy.. Thanks much :) I'm thrilled the meaning got through...
DeleteYes... everyday, every moment can be a new start!
Cheers!
A powerful message!...loved your imagination...Thanks for your visit :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Valli... :)
Deletebeautifully written...very true... :)
ReplyDeleteThank you buddy! :)
DeleteNice take on the prompt! Lovely composition with a positive message:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tarang...! :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGreat capture of the prompt -- I love the inspiration and hope it alludes too.
ReplyDeleteThis is my Day 5 ~~ Waves Wash Over Me.
Thank you Becca.. :)
DeleteI'll surely look into your attempt on the prompt! Cheers!
Really nice stuff. i found something new from your blog. i appreciate your work. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteERP gujarat
Thanks much Sondra! :) M really humbled...!
DeleteCheers..