Wendy Watson Poet Haiku

Charlieku

Life is so 
  fleeting
    why do we waste
        chances for
           kindness
              perfectly placed?

Love is no 
   use if
      left undeclared.
         By words or
            deeds it
               needs to be shared.

And if our 
   hearts seek
       genuine peace,
           pride, hate and envy
               first need release.

Happiness
   comes when
       with thankful hearts,
           we share with 
               others
                   gifts God imparts.

Thus if we
   act with
      goodwill and grace
         we’ll leave this
             world a 
                far better place.

13/10/18



3/2/4 syllable count
'Charleku contest'  : Sponsored by: Charles Messina

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Joanna Daniel October 25, 2018 at 8:28 AM Excellent set of Charlieku, Wendy:) congratulations:) Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:31 PM Thank you for such kind comments, Jo! Now for the hard bit - t attempt to live up to my sentiments!

Eve Roper October 24, 2018 at 8:19 PM Wendy, congratulations on your great win in this Senryu contest.. great verses Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:32 PM Eve, it's so kind of you to take the time to comment in such a positive way. Thank you.

Carolyn Devonshire October 24, 2018 at 8:08 AM As I become more familiar with your work, Wendy, I am very impressed by your creativity an writing talent. Your wonderful Charlieku are worthy of first-place honors. Congratulations! Carolyn Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:35 PM What a wonderful comment to receive, Carolyn. I only started writing verse a few months back and have been so encouraged by reading excellent examples on this site and also positive feedback on my own. Thank you!

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2018 at 11:32 PM Your approach was different putting them two together that way. Very creative and I loved the ending you gave it. congrats. Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:36 PM Thank you so much, Andrea. I'm having such fun rekindling my dormant imagination after years of neglect!

Jan Allison October 23, 2018 at 2:57 PM beautifully penned Wendy:-)Many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:36 PM You are a continual encouragement. Thank you, Jan!

Line Gauthier October 23, 2018 at 10:13 AM Lovely, Wendy. Congrats on your well deserved top honors. Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:38 PM I enjoy both your own poetry and your warm encouragement of others,Line. Thank you so much!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 23, 2018 at 2:30 AM - Congratulations on your great Charlieku, Wendy :) - Have a nice Tuesday :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:39 PM Thank you, Sunshine. It's very kind of you to take the time to comment.

Charles Messina October 22, 2018 at 10:13 PM I love the way you did this, Wendy. Such a beautiful poem you have penned. Truly a gem. Congratulations on your top win...Charlie Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:41 PM I'm honoured! Thank you so much for the recognition in your contest, Charlie.

Tom Cunningham October 14, 2018 at 12:52 PM Like how you done this Wendy, Good luck. Tom. Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:41 PM Thank you again, Tom. You're a continual encouragement.

Caren Krutsinger October 14, 2018 at 1:34 AM goodwill and grace. Great words, I rarely think to use. Thank you Wendy for reminding me of these wonderful words in your terrific CharlieKu. Nicely put! Wendy Watson October 26, 2018 at 3:42 PM You're very kind, Caren. Now I just have to put poetry into practice!