Humpback in ocean
impossible to reel in
I’ll catch sprats instead.
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Author:
Teddy.15 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Senryu which deals with emotion rather than imagery
- Category: Haiku
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- Users favorite of this poem: sorenbarrett
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Comments5
Teddy I love this haiku. It has far deeper meaning than the ocean the whale swims in. Not only a haiku, but a metaphor.. We all search for great things, but they are impossible to reel in and so we must settle for much smaller prey. So nicely said and so few words
Thank you so much dearest sorrenbarret, you always see the utmost in my work, you always humble me with your gorgeous words thank you. 🌹
A serenity prayer of sorts. Well done.
Thank you so much dear Thoughtless very kind of you. 🌹
And guess what, Teddy - I had initial trouble with this, but having taken careful account of your note and contributions above, I do very much see your excellent point.
But I cannot avoid the imagery either since in season humpbacks, complete with at times much breaching make their way up and down the east coast of Australia (perhaps singing all the way....).
Thank you Dave as usual no politics in this, I just remember the time I was in the Indian Ocean and I saw them swimming free, a sight to see and yes never to be caught by a fisherman. 🌹
We all have our goals Teddy, I am sure that you have found yours.
Andy
Yes dearest Andy, but we could always achieve more. 🌹
Imagery is my thing Teddy. It tends to be what I see first when reading poetry. Having said that, nothing wrong in setting your dreams high, even though you may catch sprats. Have a happy weekend dear poet. 🌹
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