Sea Gypsies

my 
skin were
like a morning

rays,
that rose
in the sky,

almond 
shape eye,
dark with the dusk,

round ,
monsoon face
pure timid lips,



grandma talked often
best she could -

don't forget the 
past, where
we -

sailed across the 
orient waves
seeking -

and the seagulls,
the boat
and

our fading heritage,
make it
alive -

where we came,
where we gone.

Hay (na) ku form created by Ellen Tabios. A Filipino poet
And been recognized for her contribution at poet society.
It read like hayku but it isn't coz of the expanding
Syllables and meters. I like hayku but art were easily
Killed by author with its restrict rule. This wasn't perfect
But why wouldn't I try.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 3/24/2016 6:36:00 PM
Herbert, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 1/16/2016 4:57:00 PM
Herbert, enjoyed reading the words you poured on your poem. Have a wonderful day. **SKAT**
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Date: 7/5/2015 11:26:00 PM
why don't you label it free verse. I think as free verse, it is simply awesome!
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Date: 8/14/2015 2:30:00 PM
Thanks Andrea, yeah your right it look like free verse. Have a nice day.
Date: 7/5/2015 11:26:00 PM
too bad they don't have hay (na) ku verse as a category for you to use here. I like it.
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