Joseph May Poet Haiku

Frozen In Pretense

truth is abandoned - falsehood clings to hollow minds like snow covered trees
 deceit is burdensome, making weary minds numb, frozen in pretense

 12-29-19
 Ku Duet Poetry Contest
 Sponsor: Silent One

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Line Gauthier January 8, 2020 at 8:27 PM Congrats on your podium finish, Joseph. Well done.

Eve Roper January 4, 2020 at 9:43 PM Congratulations on your in Silent One's contest. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich January 4, 2020 at 6:07 PM congrats for your win, JOseph. great imagery!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 4, 2020 at 1:30 PM - A beautiful ku duet, Joseph :) - Congratulations on a 2st place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Hamilton January 4, 2020 at 8:14 AM Nice write Joseph, congrats on your placement! Joseph May January 4, 2020 at 10:34 AM Thank you for my placement Silent..

Jennifer Proxenos January 4, 2020 at 8:08 AM Hi Joseph, a wonderful write congratulations and a wonderful 2020. Blessings, Jennifer.

Silent One January 4, 2020 at 7:39 AM yes... you are right, but some never learn.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.

FJ Thomas January 1, 2020 at 12:57 AM Wow Joseph... this is a wonderful ku duet! I'm not sure what else to say lol. I just keep rereading it.

Charles Messina December 31, 2019 at 8:52 AM Love this piece, Joseph. Best wishes in the contest. Wishing you and yours a very Healthy and Happy New Year! Charlie Joseph May December 31, 2019 at 2:04 PM Thank you Charles, A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours also

Brandy Nicole December 30, 2019 at 9:37 PM "falsehood clings to hollow minds" I completely agree. Oh my!!! There is so much truth around each and every word. So beautifully written and presented. Happy New Year!! ~ Brandy Joseph May December 30, 2019 at 9:59 PM Thank you Brandy, Happy New Year..

Sandra Adams December 30, 2019 at 8:15 PM profound write with great imagery...i think this one will be on top... exquisite penning :) hugs....Happy New Year Joseph May December 30, 2019 at 9:58 PM Thank you Sandra, Happy New Year..

Alexis Y. December 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM WoW! Joseph, This is good. You should do well with this one. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Joseph May December 30, 2019 at 9:57 PM Thank you Alexis, Happy New Year

Richard Lamoureux December 30, 2019 at 9:20 AM I’m enjoying these. You did yours really well. Good luck in the contest. Joseph May December 30, 2019 at 9:56 PM Thank you, Happy New Year..

Jennifer Proxenos December 30, 2019 at 8:26 AM A Philosophical write - excellent Haiku Joseph. Blessings, Jennifer. Joseph May December 30, 2019 at 9:55 PM Thank you Jennifer, Happy New Year

Vijay Pandit December 30, 2019 at 6:47 AM Very deep and meaningful--excellent write, Joseph. Joseph May December 30, 2019 at 9:54 PM Thank you Vijay, Happy New Year..

Tom Cunningham December 30, 2019 at 2:46 AM Words of wisdom Joseph. Good luck and happy new year to you. Tom Joseph May December 30, 2019 at 9:54 PM Thank you Tom, Happy New Year