Friday, October 29, 2010

A Halloween Haiku


We fear nothing so

much as fear to which we have

not yet put a name...
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I have dreams in which I frantically check every locked door and window, only to discover that one has been silently breached. I don't know what I fear will get in if I'm not vigilant, but the worry continues to plague me!
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The photo above was taken at the prison in Lincoln Castle, England
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I am linking this to Poetry United's, Thursday Think Tank Prompt. For more works about the things we fear, do click on the link below:
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17 comments:

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Haiku and photo are Hallowe'en perfect!!!!

Francis Morilao said...

so true…

Olive said...

Eerie old prison window. Your haiku is apt. ♥O

Kay L. Davies said...

Good to see you back, Lynette. I've missed you.
Great choice for Halloween, a prison window. (Teeny tiny typo in Lincoln, the editor in me cries.)
-- K

Bubba said...

Nice work! I'm such a sucker for haiku.


I even have my own blog of (mostly) non-traditional haiku, if you're interested: Haiku Koo-Koo

Brother Ollie said...

Yes - great combo of photo and words. Keep it up!

Diane T said...

Your haiku is terrific - perfect for Halloween!

Penelope Notes said...

Halloween is a great time to consider that deep down we are all a little defenseless against unseen forces. Your timely haiku and dream expresses the vulnerability well. Nice to have you back, Lynette!

Uma Anandane said...

Nice..written well!

Anonymous said...

Completely true!

Anonymous said...

Nice haiku - true words!

Dasuntoucha said...

I can definitely agree with that...felt.

adrielleroyale said...

Funny how dreams affect us isn't it? My dreams are always of being chased..oddly enough, by an unknown. Creepy picture and great post :)

msdewberry said...

Your Haiku carries a powerful message and the photo is awesome.
Happy Halloween.

Carrie Van Horn said...

An amazing Haiku Lynnette! :-)

Eileen T O'Neill ..... said...

Lynete,
I enjoyed your words and can appreciate your fear 'worry'!

I have just been to Belfast for a long weekend, so I am late visiting to comment.
Lots of photos of an autumnal Botanic Gardens.
All memories...
Eileen :)

Ella said...

Wonderful Job; Your words n' photo so fit the mood of the holiday!