Sunday, October 17, 2010

Haiku Reflections ~ 俳句


Haiku
俳句


Haiku is a disciplined form. It calls for 17 syllables, in three lines, with 5, 7, 5, syllables respectively in each line. Within these parameters one can express freely. Upon completion of a haiku one is gifted with the awareness that within defined limitations one can choose to be free.


Haiku

haiku reflections
words of heart and reverie
echoes of the soul.

Will


the will to create
harmony of heart and soul
divine muse calling.

Music

music of spirit
the lilting heart of passion
accord with soul known.

Dance

dance to celebrate
love's gift of life and spirit
presence in joy known.

Restful

restful be this heart
lilting waves of grace be heard
sounding pulse sublime.

Galaxies

filled with knowing wise
wondrous gifts of creation
galaxies afar.

Vista

Orion star birth
vista of pulsing splendor
luminous palette.

Winds

echoing winds blow
the sounding feel of this day
white capped cresting waves.

Expressions

expressions of heart
words to capture truth's beauty
a poet a pen.

Offerings

life, quest, and purpose
faith, love, truth, beauty divine
a birth eternal.

Will

thought and creation
intention, will, passion's call
mind, hand, pen, and brush.

Awakening

this awakening
cause, effect, revelation
will and knowing truth.

Gift

the Creator's gift

the kingdom of life within
blessed our Being.

Greatness

greatness and grace known
with our loving devotion
to Creation's will.

Dulcinea

Passion and the light
To each his Dulcinea
The quest and the dream.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Dulcinea, Watercolor, Rose Marie Raccioppi, ©2010.


4 comments:

Gail said...

HI ROSEMARIE-

The words are wise and life telling, life giving, the image draws to the passion, the sense of feminine gifts and desires, suffering and comfort, exploration and surrender, vulnerable and strong, open and yet protected, seasoned, innocent no more.

Love to you
Gail
peace.....

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

Dearest Gail,

Days, moments, the very gift of time that we have come to share are treasures that delight the heart. Thank you for all your thoughts and for your endearing friendship. Each its own gift.

Loving regards,
Rose Marie

Anonymous said...

Tai Chi, Haiki, a walk on the Beach. meditation is a must!

Rose Marie Raccioppi said...

Leighton, Yes, and each I embrace with delight. Thank you for being here.

Best,
Rose Marie