what makes them smile?
these three beauties abandoned
on the river bank
like a river
the ants march in formation
across the parched earth
a giant greedy lizard
drank all the river water
mining companies
river phoenix
yet another statistic
death by drugs
row row row your boat
on a sunday afternoon
wind in the willows
we will all cross the styx
remember to tip the ferryman
for an easy ride
Mid Week Motif... PU
Yes it always pays to keep a few gold coins in our pocket to pay the ferryman...rivers can flow steady, peacefully or hit a frantic, gigantic curve...poor River..i don't think he had the chance to find quiet waters
ReplyDeleteLove the last one... Got to remember it :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set!!
ReplyDeletesome great thoughts in the haiku set & woe unto the giant greedy lizard...
ReplyDeleteimpressive river haikus - love the ants but the greedy mining company is pure imagination
ReplyDeleteEach of these is a fine read. My favorite is the lizard, but I lingered on each to enjoy both the visual and word images
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed the references in these, Rall. Lord, I'd better start saving so I can afford the tip to the ferryman, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people will upset Charon as they only have credit cards to pay with! What a great selection you have given us today.
ReplyDeleteDon't like that lizard. I do like all your words, each unique and clever. I like the way you match the pictures to your poems. Nice.
ReplyDeleteoh nice yugen technique in your river haiku
ReplyDeletemuch love...
another masterpiece!!! this theme really spawned magnificent works. loved the end where you end with reference to the Styx of mythology. Perfectly expressed!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous!
ReplyDeleteLove that last one!
ReplyDeleteI like all your various rivers - with a special fondness for 'Wind in the Willows'.
ReplyDeleteHow delightful! Unexpected twists and turns, Rall - love the way you are thinking!
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