On Vanity

wisdom in the dark
feigned resplendence floundering
vanity flattered!
 
July 3rd, 2018


Inspired by Demetrios Trifiatis Haiku "VANITY".
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Orozco Avatar
July 15, 2018 at 11:28 AM
Well written!! =)
Callus Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 4:06 PM
Beauty and wisdom are not the result of putting on a show; their roots are found in humble soil, Besma! Regards // paul
Lindley Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 8:54 AM
Wisdom , depth and beauty in your fine creation her my friend! A great message to remind us all that we are fallen creatures , that have great promise if we but turn to the Light. A fav my friend, a true inspiration in such few words!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 9:13 AM
Well expressed with such few words.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 1:03 PM
My honour Richard! Thank you so much for your so appreciated praising feedback. Stay safe and blessed always.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 8:17 AM
Nice one, Besma!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 1:01 PM
My pleasure dear Kim! Honoured by your visit and elated by your feedback. Thank you so much. Stay blessed.
Ashley Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Dearest Besma, you’ve amazed your ardent reader yet again.. Your inspired and admirable haiku shines a divine light on the useless arrogance of vanity. The keen edge of your poetry cuts through the darkness exposing feeble minded vanity for what it is; a phony state of mind swallowing its own humanity whole. Your poetic brilliance shines with thoughtful beauty and abundant meaning in your marvelous poem. Warmest wishes and love to you always my lovely friend. ~Susan
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 12:59 PM
An ardent reader as you are, a generous profound feedback the one you write, my pen bows and my words wow to your exquisite and amazing comment! You have poured too much beauty on my humble write and soul! I can't thank you enough for your warm and genuine feelings. My love and hugs dear Susan. Stay safe and blessed always.
Williams Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 5:55 AM
A brilliant Haiku my dear friend and a definite fave for me. I see we have both become inspired by Demetrios 's Vanity, I am writing one too, and it should be ready by Sunday, I think? Love and Light to you.....Maria hugs
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 11:56 AM
We are interdependent dear Maria, we inspire and get inspired! Thank you so much dear for the Fave and for your precious feedback! Looking forward to reading your beauty! Love and hugs. Stay safe and blessed.
Horsman Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 4:58 AM
Your haiku brings light to the dark, truly wonderful Besma.. Harry
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 11:51 AM
Thank you so much Harry for rewarding my humble write with your visit and uplifting feedback. Stay safe and blessed.
Warrior Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 6:45 PM
An inspiration from an inspiration...your fermented words inspire, Besma...love & light...^WW^
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 6:08 AM
I'm humbled and elated by your lovely feedback Winged Warrior! Always a great pleasure to read your generous comments on my humble write! Thank you so much! Stay safe.
Andresen Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 8:19 AM
- Yes, I noticed that you had been inspired by Demetrios in this Haiku ... Lovely written, Besma :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 5:56 AM
Indeed, it is my delight and honour.. thank you so much dear Anne-Lise for your generous appreciation! My pleasure. Stay blessed.
Gauthier Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 7:13 AM
Lovely, Besma. Awesome.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 5:41 AM
My immense pleasure Line! I do appreciate your visit and generous comment! Thank you so much. Stay safe and blessed.
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July 4, 2018 at 5:22 AM
My dearest friend, Besma, my Haiku " VANITY ' was honored as a POTD. Thank you for your support! Wish your Haiku be honored as well for it deserves it!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 5:40 AM
A recognition well earned dear Demetrios.. We all look up to be honoured and given due appreciation for our work, but the acknowledgement given by ardent readers is also rewarding. I'm always honoured by your constant support and enlightening feedbacks.. stay blessed always.
Trifiatis Avatar
July 3, 2018 at 8:33 PM
A brilliant Haiku you have written here dearest , Besma! Certainly, a masterpiece in its own right!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 2:34 AM
Your brilliant Haiku illuminated the path of inspiration ahead of me! I'm so grateful dear Demetrios. Always an honour to read your precious feedbacks on my page. Stay safe and blessed always.
Pandit Avatar
July 3, 2018 at 4:51 PM
Very deep.. precious words of wisdom, Besma.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 2:26 AM
It is so generous of you dear Vijay to write such an appreciative and uplifting feedback! Always an immense pleasure to read your comments. Thank you so much! Stay safe and blessed always.
One Avatar
July 3, 2018 at 4:25 PM
Vanity is a sign of insecurity..Great haiku Besma..
Riabi Dziri Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 2:23 AM
Thank you so much Silent One for your visit which I highly value and for your genuine praising to my write! My delight. Stay blessed always.
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