William Kelii Kekaula Poet Haibun

Notes About The Poem

 

 

Poetic Form: Haibun
Inspired: 2023 December 23

 

*3rd Place*
Good wishes for my enemy
Contest Judged: 2024 January 04
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

 

Image: N/A

I beg death an honor

"Forgiveness knows naught the hour to forfeit," ... Ere my time on this field of honor, be this my last decree, for within my final breath, I say to the Eastern Wind who hails through the realm ...

I wish you were dead
and placed on top me~embrace
as friends forever

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Silent One January 6, 2024 at 2:19 PM Congratulations on your placement in the forgiveness contest..Expressed so well.. William Kelii Kekaula January 6, 2024 at 2:28 PM Thanks, Silent One. Tho' a piece wreaks senryu than haiku, pref it be so for the scene host vultures and Poe's haunts, oh well--'tis done. Aloha, William

Christuraj Alex January 4, 2024 at 7:26 PM A very beautiful hibun on forgiveness. Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula January 4, 2024 at 7:46 PM My thanks, Christuraj, as always, my friend, Aloha, William

I Am Anaya January 4, 2024 at 11:52 AM Oh wow, Shakespeare eat your heart out. This is amazing William. Congratulations on your top win! Aloha Anaya & Milo ,") William Kelii Kekaula January 4, 2024 at 11:58 AM Thank you, Anaya, for passing your encouragement to a mind still in wander and wondering, Aloha, William

Paula Goldsmith January 4, 2024 at 10:02 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful Haibun write on forgiveness. Have a blessed day writing away....................... William Kelii Kekaula January 4, 2024 at 10:09 AM Ah, thanks, Paula, 'twas this note of yours that alerted me of the contest results had been posted. You are a dear friend, Aloha, William