Kp Nunez Poet Haibun

Souperstarstruck

It is a dazzling display of brilliance, this conglomeration of constellations from different skies above as many different seas.  I look at them, and feel the spark within my being.  So, like a wounded soldier from the battlefield of life, I take little tentative steps, slowly but surely getting back the hang of walking with my poetic words after having been paralyzed for years.  Gentle souls warmly welcome and offer as crutch a kind note or two, and not a few offer a glass of their own wise concoction when my throat and thoughts seem dry.

a little star blinks 
     with millions in milky way ~
            words flow from a quill

I start having fun and develop new friendships, and as my own unsure steps strengthen with each passing day I continue to soak and absorb the light from the sun and glow from the moon and stars thousands of miles away.  I realize that in this artworld no less than the creator has pioneered and trailblazed by the masters of years past, there is a place for all who dares to put down thoughts, fantasies and dreams in words and puts them out there to share with everyone.

fledgling butterfly
       hitched a wagon to the stars ~
               words form into poems

A lesson this experience brings me is that with all the glitter emanating from each brilliant star there lies within a heart battle scarred, just like me… some maybe more than others.  Those golden stardusts are but byproducts of myriad encounters common to this life’s journey.  If one finds herself in the trail of a hurtling comet, one should not be dismayed, but get out of the way for it is nothing personal.  Odd but true, that sometimes it is the comet’s panacea for the pain nature has ordained.  However, so long as I do not set out to cause undue disruption in someone’s sky travel, I should not allow the comet, or any star for that matter, to dictate my direction.  I have my own path to tread.

stars come out at night
         brighter after a wild storm ~
                 poems take new brilliance







13 November 2015
Creative Haibun Contest
Sponsor:  Charlotte Puddifoot

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Eve Roper December 9, 2015 at 2:51 PM Wow! Congratulations on one of top 100 best poems! Hugs Eve

Carol Eastman December 6, 2015 at 5:03 PM I truly enjoyed reading this piece of work... If you ever need to laugh come over to the dark side (joking) and write about a fun filled Dragon, like I do...

Carol Eastman December 6, 2015 at 5:01 PM I truly enjoyed reading this piece of work... If you ever need to laugh come over to the dark side (joking) and write about a fun filled Dragon, like I do... Carol Eastman December 6, 2015 at 5:04 PM Sorry. Having computer problems.

Jan Allison November 25, 2015 at 6:38 PM Kim this is BRILLIANT - what a lovely way to celebrate your 1st anniversary on soup - I am so so pleased you joined soup - gosh hasn't time flown! good luck in the contest :-) hugs jan xx

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis November 22, 2015 at 7:58 AM This is profoundly penned. It is a pleasure and inspiration, visiting you; your warmth, matter-of-fact, no-nonsense vibes so thrills me; I shall arrive for more. God bless you abundantly. Much thanks, Kim.

Lindsay Laurie November 18, 2015 at 9:27 PM Hello Kim... this work of yours is really beaut Kim, and was well worth reading for the third time - well done Kim - Lindsay

David Meade November 18, 2015 at 12:10 PM Nicely done dear Kim! I love the way you write -- you fire my imagination!!

Duke Beaufort November 17, 2015 at 5:38 PM Very cute. I like your philosophy of life, and it is great to see you finding your way. You rock!

Andrea Dietrich November 17, 2015 at 4:06 PM OH YES, I could not forget THIS one!!!

Paul Callus November 17, 2015 at 10:22 AM Happy Soup Anniversary, Kim!!! A year in which you grew wings and like a star added brilliance to this site. Glad that you have your own path to tread! Hugs // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane November 16, 2015 at 5:51 PM Happy 1st soup anniversary my dear....you have added a wonderful unique flavor to the soup pot that makes us all smile when we get a whiff of your awesome ingredients.Terrific entry. Hugs

Eileen Manassian November 15, 2015 at 5:19 PM This is so beautiful, dear. I echo your sentiments. I also have my own trail to blaze. Wonderful. I liked the imagery very much. Hugs to you, my dear.

CayCay Godwin November 15, 2015 at 11:52 AM We are individualistic individuals and you know and live this truth. Your beautiful prose makes this clear to me, as well as many other highly evolved personal truths you live. I am touched and encouraged by your write, your thoughts bring me hope for my fellow humans ... CayCay Kp Nunez November 16, 2015 at 1:40 PM Thank you Cay, for seeing something of value in this write. I think everyone has his/her own values to share but those who are able to write down thoughts or speak of them have more opportunities to share what is uplifting rather than dump more negativity upon the universe. This does not mean we are not aware of our own imperfections. We are, but we learn from our mistakes and weaknesses, and move on with our life and try to learn from them. hugs!

Eric Boddie November 15, 2015 at 9:47 AM from your pen, every drip of ink....only serves to make me think....making my skill and style evolve....to inspire another problem solved....by Beautiful conditions of the heart....to me, that is the function of art....;)

Afolabi Muideen November 15, 2015 at 3:26 AM What an intense excellence of write my friend. This is really awesome. Congratulations for your a year anniversary and congratulations for this a top winner. Wish you abundance of grace upon your poetry driving..................A.M.

Andrea Dietrich November 14, 2015 at 8:30 PM wowowow, this is amazing. How did you think of this way to do her contest? I feel SO foolish, still can't even come up with one dang thing!!! Love this. it's gotta be a top winner!!

Jerry T Curtis November 14, 2015 at 3:28 PM You may think you have abandon you muse only to realize, it has never abandoned you. You're a natural and gifted writer and I hope to see you enjoy and share many anniversaries in the Soup

Anne-Lise Andresen November 14, 2015 at 6:26 AM - Congratulations Kim! - Life is about taking steps forward ...... - A wonderful poem - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis November 14, 2015 at 3:59 AM Poetrysoup has gained from your presence and has become richer in many ways at once! Keep shining bright, dearest Kim, and may the Good Lord always guide your every step on this long road of life! Bless you and a seven!

Nette Onclaud November 14, 2015 at 2:34 AM shine bright glowworm and don't allow any comet to darken your ray... illustrious, empowering write, kim...you go, girl!...huggs

Arthur Vaso November 13, 2015 at 11:20 PM This is all about me, correct? LOL kidding, it all of us who should thank you, for being part of such a positive community here! Your good nature, your poems and your comments here, have all brought smiles to my day, thank you! Hugs

Alexis Y. November 13, 2015 at 11:15 PM Kim, Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I told you once that you have a gifted pen. You have penned a well written Habin.This verse jumped off the page" I should not allow the comet, or any star for that matter, to dictate my direction. I have my own trail to tread."I'm glad that I got a chance to partake of your gift.Great job! P.S. When I grow up I want to be like you:-) Alexis 7 and a Fav!

Lin Lane November 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM I was enthralled with everything you wrote, but my favorite was the last paragraph, "If one finds herself in the trail of a hurtling comet, one should not be dismayed, but get out of the way for it is nothing personal." I admire your philosophy and wish I could pen my thoughts so eloquently. favs and a 7 for you, Kim. Lin Lane November 13, 2015 at 7:16 PM hmmm I'll agree to give it a try but no promises.