Rallentanda

Rallentanda

Friday, August 3, 2012

Haiku Heights

try to remember
every star is doomed to die
the sun included

one day earth will go
it will no longer exist
a sobering thought

even in our lives
sunshine will only be brief
before gloom sets in

grab and hug that star
before it turns to rock dust
in your fragile hand

before earth grows dark
and the sunshine has left you
to bleak star shadows
Posted by at

14 comments:

  1. Vinay Leo R.August 3, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    That sent chills.. but yes, everything has to end one time or another, so make the most of now.

    ReplyDelete
  2. SusanAugust 3, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    a literal "Carpe Diem" in well-paced haiku
    I imagine little hands clasping stars

    ReplyDelete
  3. rallentandaAugust 3, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Thank you Leo. Actually your profound haiku inspired this.

    Susan your comment is beautifuly poetic.
    'little hands clasping stars'Thank you.
    Sigh..I have tried clasping these little stars
    but they slip through my fingers.

    ReplyDelete
  4. PranitaAugust 4, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Lovely!!!
    I like.. grab and hug that star!

    Behold! My Stars Shine.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Vaishali JainAugust 4, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    I absolutely loved the
    "grab and hug that star
    before it turns to rock dust
    in your fragile hand"

    A deep message, indeed! Thank you for the lovely read! :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    standing where we are
    in the earth of the moment
    thankful to be

    light, clarity, love, hope, dream,
    some things are held close
    timeless

    janet

    ReplyDelete
  7. rallentandaAugust 4, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Thank you Pranita and Vaishali.

    Why Bless you Miss Chilli for this sweet poem.

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownAugust 4, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Thought filled haiku of stellar writing. Reminding is that time is brief so stop wishing and use it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Ramesh SoodAugust 4, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Well... I tried to see sun weakening..just couldn't.. well you have given something to think about.. RS:)

    ReplyDelete
  10. rallentandaAugust 4, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    It's OK Ramesh...don't panic..the sun will die in about 5 billion years from now.

    ReplyDelete
  11. joanneAugust 4, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Wise words...My sister died too young, but she had always LIVED so well, it makes me try to enjoy every opportunity....

    ReplyDelete
  12. kaykualaAugust 4, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Wise words, Rallentanda! Our time is precious and limited. Make hay while the sun shines!

    Hank

    ReplyDelete
  13. rallentandaAugust 4, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Life is not a dress rehearsal...no second chances(unless you are a Hindu of course:)

    ReplyDelete
  14. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful haiku conveying the cosmic reality. My haiku is also about the same concept.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)