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Haiku: Sunset

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Carpe Diem #740 a clam Scattered seashells shine Ripples kissing golden orb Fading melodies I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for   Carpe Diem #740 a clam

Haiku: Unsung Heroes

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Carpe Diem #739 a lovely name Nameless footprints Etching an indelible mark On the sands of time I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #739 a lovely name

Haiku: Autumn winds

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On The Trail With Basho Encore (2) fragile twigs Wisps of red flutter Myriad patterns spiral Soft crunches echo I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  On The Trail With Basho Encore (2) fragile twigs

Haiku: At first sight

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View image | gettyimages.com Shooting star gazes At the waning moon Love at first sight This post is a part of  Write Over the Weekend , an initiative for  Indian Bloggers  by BlogAdda.

Haiku: Since the cherry blossoms

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Carpe Diem #737 since the cherry blosso ms Since the cherry blossoms I preserve a few petals Memories in my book I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #737 since the cherry blossoms

A Wish

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(Image source) Everyday I hear The soft tap- tap Of your walking stick A bespectacled grin Out of sync with the grey's You stretch stiffly in the park Waiting patiently For boisterous children to pass Blessing them With your loving eyes Gathering herbs for your tea Flowers for the puja Admiring butterflies Lost in deep contemplation All with your signature grin I only wish When in life, I reach your stage To share my whites There will be An equally infectious smile!   

Haiku: The childless woman -Part II

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Carpe Diem Special #148, Ransetsu's "the childless woman" Today's newspaper carried an article about a couple who conceived when they were nearing their sunset years. I could not stop myself from writing this Haiku based on the prompt at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. The childless woman Lifetime of prayers answered Bliss at fifty six I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem Special #148, Ransetsu's "the childless woman"

Haiku: One patch of a rice field

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Not everything goes right in the world. When nonseasonal rains arrive out of nowhere, they bring destruction in their wake. This Haiku is nowhere close to the colossal loss farmers experience.    The paddy farmer Under the old banyan tree Weary village weeps I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #736 one patch of a rice field

Haiku: The childless woman

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Carpe Diem Special #148, Ransetsu's "the childless woman" The childless woman Gently she rocks on her lap A pink poodle ~ The childless woman Plays over and over again Godson's video ~ The childless woman Her home is a shelter For street children I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem Special #148, Ransetsu's "the childless woman"

Bloggers who make me win #YouMakeMeWIN

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Most writers I know would attest to the fact that writing is a very lonely exercise. Putting yourself out there, in the unforgiving ether of space, for the world to get a glimpse of your thoughts and unique perspective, takes immense courage and conviction in one’s own abilities.  Getting instant and genuine helpful feedback on your work, a nudge in the right direction when you are struggling with an idea or concept, or just a plain push to write more when you are being simply lazy is a boon for anyone who chooses to wield the pen. Writing everyday is no mean task; putting in hours of careful consideration to pick topics for your posts. Making sure they are relevant to your audience, beautifully presented, holding reader attention and leave the reader with some food for thought. Wouldn’t you consider yourself fortunate if you came across a fellow blogger who made your journey so much more enriching just by their presence? You might never have met the person, but

Haiku: Greed

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(Image Credit) Consumerism The path to all happiness Greed hath no shame Links to Haiku Horizons prompt “shame”

Haiku: Even Woodpeckers

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(Image credit) Even woodpeckers Stay afar the tree hollow Enormous eyes hoot I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #735 even woodpeckers

Haiku: Wooden Sandals

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(Image Source)               The Lord's empty throne Graced by wooden padukas  A kingdom exiled This Haiku takes inspiration from the Ramayana , specifically Lord Rama's exile . His loyal brother Bharat ruled the Kingdom of Ayodhya as Rama's regent, refusing to grace the throne during the Lord's (Rama's) fourteen year exile in the jungle.  He placed Lord Rama's wooden sandals (Padukas) on the royal seat, awaiting his return from the forest. I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #734 a summer mountain

Tan Renga Challenge: The ancient woman

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Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge #85, "the ancient woman" the ancient woman cherry tree blooms in old age an event to remember © Basho (at the age of 21) My attempt to complete this Tan Renga Challenge Showering countless blessings Purity mirrors her soul I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge #85, "the ancient woman"

Haiku: For a while

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  Carpe Diem #733 for a while     Weary traveler Melody of gushing white Blissful countenance I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for Carpe Diem #733 for a while

The End

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Mag 270   Her ashen face Turns to green Like her translucent wings Head bowed She pleads For redemption   Another chance Freedom from her cursed life For she is trapped Neither human, nor fly Condemned To nothingness   Exposed, numbed Mired in infamy Her heart sinks A river of silent tears Just then The curtain falls     Thanks to Tess @ Magpie Tales for this amazing writing prompt.

Haiku: The temple bell

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Carpe Diem #732 "A bell at sunset" Tiny hands outstretched Perched high on her father's back Hoping for loud chimes I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for   Carpe Diem #732 "A bell at sunset"

Haiga: How enticing

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I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #731 - "How enticing" Twitter mentions for this post

Haiku: Those fireflies

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(Image Credit)     Alone in the woods Strains from my guitar echo Tiny fairies glow I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for Carpe Diem Haiku Special #147 - "Those Fireflies" by Yosa Buson Twitter mentions for this post

Haiku: Shaded by blossoms

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(Image credit) Shaded canopy Sakura blessings shower My head bows with thanks I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #730 shaded by blossoms

Haiku: Melon farmer's reward

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(Image source) Toothless grin flashes Feasting on sweet delights Melon farmer smiles I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #729 growing melons

#My Airtel App- 3 features that map with my lifestyle

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The latest Airtel app, With offers that will make your foot tap. Now you can dance with joy, With seamless integration, a great user experience is your's to enjoy! The app sphere is abuzz with every company wanting to create a unique offering for smart phone users. Moving clicks and convince to the touch of a smart phone with a seamless and easy to use interface has become the top priority to capture market share. All online players worth their muscle are investing in building up offerings on the Android and iOS platform. With smart phones being the medium of choice to access the internet and India slated to be the second largest smart phone market according to studies by, Cisco how can telecom majors be left behind?  #MyAirtelApp is the latest offering by Airtel to offer the convenience of all its services to mobile subscribers. It was just yesterday that my father forwarded me all the relevant numbers for checking various features of my account. It was

Haiku: Summer robe

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(Image source) Hued silken whispers Caress her radiant skin Sun kissed shadows dance I am eternally grateful to Chèvrefeuille for the daily Haiku prompts at  Carpe Diem Haiku Kai .  This post is for  Carpe Diem #728, summer robe Twitter mentions for this post

Haiku: Flutter of Wings

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Carpe Diem #727 a butterfly flies The first Haiku was inspired from the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly.   The second, watching little  naughty children chase butterflies in a rose bush. A burst of color Joy bursting forth the cocoon Dash of dancing wings ~ Amidst  the rose bush Chasing a flutter of wings Thorns  prick little hands