"His scent I want to
bottle along myself with
drops of soul liberation"
It's not actually a haiku poem, it's Katauta
Darkness Black Universe -a Katauta Poem
black darkness, lit-up
the universe flashes blue
solar compasses sunshine
6/13/19
written by James Edward Lee Sr
****Katauta is an unrhymed three-line poem of five, seven and seven syllables.
If I could capture the scent
of my pink lilies
I would bottle it.
Copyright © Cynthia Jones
Aug.16/2012
The snow falls outside
flakes are beautiful
I wonder if it will stay
going to get rain
sooner or later
supposed to get rain today.
Copyright © Cynthia Jones
Dec.19/2012
This is my own style of poetry.
That wee leprechaun
just stubbed his toe on a chair
he curses like a sailor.
I gave him a hug
he gave me a pot of gold
guess I'll have luck all day long.
Copyright © Cynthia Jones
Mar.17/2013
Poor wee thing. I feel sorry for him. Wouldn't happen, if he wasn't so short. LOL
"Kiss me, I'm Irish," he says
leprechaun, thinks he's all that
then, wiggles his tongue.
Copyright © Cynthia Jones
Mar.17/2007
Say not, what’s on mind
But rather, speak with your heart
Let love guide all of your words
Katauta, 3 lines 5/7/7 syllables unrhymed, any subject
As my eyes then close
So too will my beating heart
As this life comes to an end
Katauta, 3 lines 5/7/7 syllables unrhymed, any subject
Outstretched, they touch me
Letting me know your feelings
Allowing me then, your love
Katauta, 3 lines 5/7/7 syllables unrhymed, any subject
Fear not tomorrow
Today determines the dawn
Therefore, overcome fear now
Katauta, 3 lines 5/7/7 syllables unrhymed, any subject
Please take me with you
As you go about your day
We both can then be happy
I’ll be smiling then
I’m sure that you will be too
We’ll help each other have fun
Katauta, 3 lines 5/7/7 syllables unrhymed, any subject
No rose smells as sweet
As my lover’s fragrant skin
Nor as the heart that she shares
Katauta, 3 lines 5/7/7 syllables unrhymed, any subject
Please take me with you
As you go about your day
We both can then be happy
I’ll be smiling then
I’m sure that you will be too
We’ll help each other have fun
Katauta, 3 lines 5/7/7 syllables unrhymed, any subject
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