Journey Through Life

Journey through Life  ©

happiness, the fire
forges our steel to withstand
pain and thorny times

laughter melts metal
cold bath sets the steel mettle
fine blade to cut life

blade wrapped in fine silk
until the next battle comes
pain and blood drip down
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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June 25, 2015 at 12:34 AM
Trisha, enjoying these haiku again. life has so many path... LINDA
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October 22, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Dear Trisha, your poems are pure joy. Grand haiku. Have a wonderful life. God bless you. ))))Rajat
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October 22, 2014 at 12:27 PM
Thank you, Rajat. Your comments are so appreciated. By the way, the Haiku post got a lot of attention. Warmest regards, Trish
Guzzi Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 10:13 PM
interesting three line verse - Light & Love
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June 9, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Trisha, well done on the haiku. Enjoyed the image. LINDA
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