John Herlihy Poet Verse

Mutual Respect

The young sapling bowed its head
.  .  .  Humble and shy
Full of his master’s gracious respect
.  .  .  Wishing to reply
You are my mentor and noble lord
.  .  .  Offering the reason why

The gnarled old tree lifted its head
.  .  .  Weary and wise
Fully conscious of his words in reply
.  .  .  Not wishing to surmise
You are my son and loved one
.  .  .  Both reached for the skies

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Probir Gupta February 3, 2017 at 5:53 AM Solemn and beautiful ... John Herlihy February 3, 2017 at 7:03 AM I have a wonderful picture to accompany this haiku; but can't post it yet until I become a full member. JH

Darren White February 3, 2017 at 3:01 AM Ohhh, this is simply beautiful. And that last line is so visual, I can see it . It's such a great metaphor. The rhyme in here as well as the cadence carries the poem. It accentuates the pause after every two lines. John Herlihy February 3, 2017 at 3:12 AM You both (Darren and White Wolf) make me feel proud, then humble. I think there's a new haiku coming on. JH

White Wolf February 3, 2017 at 2:11 AM That is beautiful, John! Reminds me of the grasshopper and his master!