Ruffled

wind crashes through me
trampling everything around—
I crumble. I lied.









052820161121p24


the youtube video is not mine, (song from Rivermaya) but yeah, voices out my thoughts regarding certain things, sorry though, I am lazy to translate...

Maraming salamat!
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Thomas Avatar
March 7, 2018 at 12:12 AM
Awesomeness Nikko ;)
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 3:44 PM
hey this is still your last post?? Get moving , girlfriend!! Write us a poem
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2016 at 12:35 AM
I like what Becca said to you. Intriguing is a very good world for it, sweetie. Sure hope to see you writing more and More
Teagan Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 7:53 AM
This is an intriguing poem, powerful with few words, well done. Are you not writing anymore? I see you haven't posted in a while. Hope everything is ok... hugs
Roper Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 9:52 AM
Very good
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Seeing this one again. It really is good, Nikko. We just don't get enough from you any more.
Horsman Avatar
July 13, 2016 at 3:18 PM
Love this Nikko, to the point..
Neels Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Missy!!!! I was here :) Love this and I miss you *hugs*
A   Avatar
June 21, 2016 at 5:57 PM
Nikko, (this is me SKAT) Linda and I made a collaborating, recording lol using her poem LIKE A GIRL. Since Linda is not active, I asked her to collaborate any poem of her's. She said OKAY. I already attached the recording. Stop by and enjoy. You have a very cute voice. I was listening to your audio this morning. SKAT <---NOT PD
Gasun Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 8:41 AM
Great senryu my dear friend, Nikko! It's my honor and pleasure to drop by here to read one of your stunning writes. I saw your contest so I clicked your name. Hope you're doing well. I love your poem. Thank you so much for sharing! A blessed weekend my dear friend/kabayan! love lots and big hug, Leonora
Harding Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 9:59 PM
This is cool, Nikko. a definite 7. You should enter it in SKATS stained glass haiku contest
Dietrich Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 9:37 PM
Nikko, you gotta record YOUR voice. I have heard your voice and it's SO sweet.
A   Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 10:32 PM
OMG, you don't have a mailbox. I have my audio up. I hope you enjoy it. :) Love LINDA
A   Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 10:31 PM
Nikko, now how is it, you did not read this tanka on audio. :) I like the imagery and the wind crashing while you lied , is that around or just completely??? LOL...Kidding. ((SOUP MAIL)) LINDA
Quigley Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 8:13 PM
Vivid. Paints an entire scene.
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 5:10 PM
was this for PD's contest? I think one of the stained glass art pictures looks like ruffles in it
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 5:10 PM
I LIKEY, Nikko!!! gosh, sorry you missed the tanka contest. What a bummer.
Smith Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 8:31 PM
I like this Nikko...
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