Shadow of Senryu Suite 5

Concept of sameness
within family nuance...
blood line prevalent.

When The link is blood
the brain a mind of its own...
tolerance prescribed.

Honour each other
respect is earned not a gift...
like an open mind.

© Harry J Horsman 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Devnath  Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 11:55 AM
What a nice quotation of sameness, liked much coz it has reality in practical life. Carry on my friend. Loved always, bl
Landon-Lane Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 10:27 AM
What a "Shadow" my firiend...and how beautiful..but then truuth and honor are always weapons of love, aren't they..?!! The power in your words, echo back to me my own feelings. When I wrote Democracy, Republican Style, I could have been replying to your Shadow of Senryu Suite 5. Thank you again for yor insight.
Williams Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 4:00 AM
just having a second peak Harry and it's even better second time around, well done my friend, sorry to hear your eyes are giving you jip again hope things improve quickly for you, I too will not be around for a few weeks now, if I get five minutes to myself I may dip a toe in see how the water is, take care...David
Sweetheart Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 2:05 AM
SO SORRY HARRY LUV TO HEAR OF EYE ISSUES PLAGUING U .. I ALSO AM DEALING WITH BLURRINESS SINCE MY CONCUSSION IN AUGUST .. THANKXX FOR YOUR SWEET ENCOURAGEMENT .. I WOULD LUV TO WRITE POEMS FOR LOVERS AND WEDDINGS .. I HAVE DONE SEVERAL FOR FUNERALS AT CHURCH .. WELL SOMEDAY I'LL BE AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME LUV .. STAY WELL
Kovrlija Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 9:17 PM
So clever!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM
MISS U HARRY LUV .. HOPE ALL IS OK ..
Poet Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 1:36 AM
Thoughtful words penned here Harry.Very good Senryu.Best wishes to you.
Breidenthal Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Wowsers! Epic piece! Very inspirational! Thanks for this. Always, Laura
Aroke Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 3:55 AM
Very great.I will make this poem my daily dose
Onclaud Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 1:27 AM
this is the essence of familial respect, harry...captured as only you can do... just beautiful!.. :) huggs
Falotico Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Great message you have pour out here my friend. Excellent. Michael
Yamin Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Absolutely fantastic Senryu - A winner in the contest. Thanks Harry for your enlightened comments on my poem the Journey of Love. The fact is that you have revealed the soul of the poem. In writing Quatrains I am inspired by the Urdu Language poet Josh Malihabadi whose 700 Rubai'yat contained in two books I have translated into English Quatrain. One of my books was published in USA and the second one's manuscript is being edited and will go to the press shortly. Regards
Carrillo Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Harry; This is good. I like your last stanza. Respect is earrned, it's not a gift. Good luck in the contest. Lucy
Sathasivam Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 2:02 AM
Excellent write. Enjoyed. Tfs
Guzzi Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM
Catie gave us a hard job! Light & Love
Squyres Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Nice re-write !!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 8:21 AM
I JUST REWROTE SHADES OF GREEN FROM CATIE .. IT WAS FUN .. SENDING U SOME EYE CANDY SUNSHINE HARRY LUV ..
Anish Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Very stimulating theme here! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Dietrich Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 12:43 AM
Catie has a very nice way of reflecting on her thoughts and you have emulated that. I sure wish I had the time to rework one of her poems. This is one contest difficult for me to get to. Good luck in her contest, Harry, and soupmail.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM
WONDERFUL PERCEPTION OF CATIE'S POEM HARRY LUV .. GOOD LUCK IN CONTEST .. HAPPY WEEKEND..AM ON PAIN MEDS FOR MY HANDS STILL .. PAINFUL AS EVER BUT POETRY AND NEW BABE KEEPS MY MIND OFF ME .. THANKXX FOR ASKING LUV ..
Nutter Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Last stanza summed up my way of thinking, scary for you that we think a little bit alike. Enjoyed
Kendrick Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 4:36 PM
Enjoyed reading your work this eve..I am glad that I chose this one to read today...Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 7:32 AM
well done my friend!!
Williams Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 6:57 AM
Harry well done I like it, best of luck.....David
Andresen Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 6:07 AM
A very well written poem Harry - and so true. - Good luck in the contest. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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