The subject for Monday's Haiku challenge is -
******** BLOOM (noun or verb) *********
Format should be the old, reliable 5-7-5.
Please limit the number of your submissions for
judging to two. Leave your entries in comments here.
Lastly, do not use the word bloom in your haiku.
Posting an image on your blog for illustration is welcome.
Submission deadline is midnight Monday eastern time.
I'm looking forward to reading lots and lots of haiku.
Have fun!
A two-year old's take on Haiku Monday
ReplyDeletethe sound of fireworks
a helium filled latex
it cleans the sidewalks
It was funnier in my head.
I'm... thinking Jean. Gosh, only two? Don't raise that! Twas a jest.
ReplyDeleteBloom, you say? I'm non-standard, and bloom has many meanings...
Joe,
I dunno. I'm a bit too tired to laugh, but... that seems like it could be funny. I just have to place it in the right context, after quickening a bit. But I think it's there.
Good afternoon Jean,
ReplyDeleteI know you've been busy and out of the loop, however Fleur used the topic bloom two weeks ago.
@Doom: Sorry I missed last week. I never saw an announcement that you had posted a topic. It's generally posted in the comments string of the previous week's host.
I guess we just have to think of a different bloom this time around. She does have the rule that we can't use the actual word, so it is a little different.
ReplyDeleteJean, since things have been erratic lately, you might want to visit a few blogs of usual participants and let them know who is hosting this week.
congrats on your win i'll be back later with my entries
ReplyDeleteJean--
ReplyDeleteLast week
Poem
AWESOME!
My two cents:
Blushing school girl kink
Crisscrossed legs spread fleetingly
BEE STUNG LIPS SUBLIME
Rafa
P.S. Link is drawing/photo I melded together, but may not be everyone's cup Oh tea...
Bloom has been used? Dayuuuuum.
ReplyDeleteWell, I have faith that it will work. Just makes it more of a challenge not to repeat (and not to use the word itself)...?
I'll bounce around to some of the other regulars and ask them to join in.
Karl,
ReplyDeleteApologies. I just do, and it works or not. This was my first shot at it too. Live and learn.
Bloom has many connotations. I'll see if I can wrap my brain around something.
ReplyDeleteI'm up. Oh, this first one makes more sense with this YouTube video.
ReplyDeleteBlooming Idiot:
Smart as a whiplash
With the sun shining through thought,
Downed by chicken.
Love's Blossoming:
In her eyes desire.
In my arms her warmth and trust.
I wake to new life.
It opens so much
ReplyDeleteThe furthest part of its reach
Says hello to me.
dewdrops on petals
ReplyDeletesunlight paints with golden hues
spring is upon us
hey
ReplyDeleteOk, I see we're going for unconventional meanings of bloom. Here's two I fired off quickly at Doom's blog:
ReplyDeleteRed death on water
Putrid fish bellies in air
Pollution is cause
Black-petaled stink-eye
Fragrance lofted on the breeze
Kitty, different sort.
Huh, funny I should follow Desert Cat with my choice...I was wandering about desert badlands over Easter. My visual at http://serendipitouswildmoments.wordpress.com/ will explain.
ReplyDeleteLichen Sex:
Peculiar life form.
Lichen. No pretty flower,
yet in spores genes mix.
Blooming Badlands:
Color arises,
though ground is hard, dry as bone.
Rock garden rainbow.
Serendipity
This is inspired by the sleet we had a few days ago..
ReplyDeleteCrisp splatter of sleet
Soft pink blossoms shivering
I salut thee, spring..
My #2:
ReplyDeleteSpring rains redemption
Cherry blossom burst; not broke
Blushes with Son's light
Blessings--
Rafa
my entries
ReplyDeletescared nervous shaky
heart beats wild uncontrolled
butterfly Emerges
roses, daisy, tulips
April showers quench their thirst
spring awakens bright
An april sunday
ReplyDeletea snow of cherry petals
where is my roundup?
Remember to be Haiku it should have a Kigo word (A seasonal reference) and a Kireji, where the first and second halves of the Haiku are in contrastto one another.
(otherwise it's called Senryu, not Haiku)
ReplyDeletePromises of you
ReplyDeleteLies dormant in my cold heart
Love will resurrect
I'm up.
Er, ok. Not knowing the rules doesn't help. If I may, revised accordingly:
ReplyDeleteRed death on water
Putrid fish, late summer's harvest
Pollution is cause
Black-petaled stink-eye
Fragrance lofted on spring breeze
Kitty, different sort.
Yea, sort of a dark take, but I'm fresh off writing to Doom's theme of last week...
Cat! I love that!
ReplyDeleteahhhh... such a variety of talent!
ReplyDeleteTen hours remaining. Then I'll be doing some serious pondering on all entries.
Good evening Jean,
ReplyDeleteMy what a fine turnout. You obviously have a several friends, well versed in haiku. Reading their works is a pleasure. Perhaps you could help bring the groups together and expand the competition. Thank you for hosting.
I submit two for your approval. Best of luck all.
Springs grip released
From snow to wind and now heat
Rest now Daffodil
Evenings first splash
Crimson billows start to bloom
Old Mackey is back
Very nice showing here, jean! I am enjoying reading the entries. I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteThat's supposed to say ... I've enjoyed reading the entries..
ReplyDeletetsk..
Hey! I just figured out who is doing Haiku Monday this week! Look at you! :-) I have 35 minutes.......
ReplyDeleteHere's mine:
ReplyDeleteMurky, rainy world
tardy Spring, April showers
please bring my flowers.
Happy Haiku Monday! Glad to see you hosting. xoxo
What a wonderful turnout. Thank you all!
ReplyDeleteResults will be posted later today.