When I posted TROPHIES, Peter blogging as Grandfathersky responded with a haiku and this led to an interesting exchange. I enjoyed it so thoroughly that I decided to make a post. For those who have not, I would suggest visiting Grandfathersky to relish his writings.
1. Peter’s first comment,
Or nameless hills in
Far Away forgotten lands
Wet with soldiers blood
2. Eric Alagan: February 23, 2012 at 8:24 am,
Medal for a limb
Folded flag for shattered lives
Fair trade wouldn’t you say
3. Grandfathersky: February 23, 2012 at 8:57 am,
The Sioux always had
The widows at war councils
They would speak their peace
4. Eric Alagan: February 23, 2012 at 9:10 am,
“Leaders” speak money
Clothed in “nationality”
Young bleed, widows weep
5. Grandfathersky: February 23, 2012 at 9:25 am,
Heroes heroin
Ban those dirty Taliban
Poppies for Harlem
6. Eric Alagan: February 23, 2012 at 9:32 am (Well done Peter – keep it coming…),
Buyers and Sellers
The Cycle of Destruction
Judge not the guilty
7. Grandfathersky: February 23, 2012 at 9:51 am (Likewise. What have we learned?),
Cast from the Temple
Pharisees traded their gold
For the souls of men
8. Eric Alagan: February 23, 2012 at 9:58 am,
Holy men, their keys
Do not open their heaven
What about of ours
9. Grandfathersky: February 23, 2012 at 10:03 am,
Abdicated our souls
Trusted into the hands of men
Greed was in their hearts
10. Eric Alagan: February 23, 2012 at 10:08 am,
We are to be blamed
Mindless sheep we, led by wolves
Return to Our Lord
11. Grandfathersky: February 23, 2012 at 10:19 am (Past 9 here now, I have to say good night… and Thank you. This has been rewarding),
Awake you who sleep
Now the time of man is nigh
He will lead us home
12. Eric Alagan: February 23, 2012 at 10:25 am,
When we sleep we live
When we awake we prepare
For a life that’s True
(Eric: I thoroughly enjoyed this too. Perhaps one day we ought to set up a post and invite all our blogger friends to contribute. It will be a blast. Thank you very much Peter. Good night)
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Thanks for this. Presented as an exchange it is very effective. (I have to say, I’m not usually overly fond of the form – but in this setting it is great.)
Thanks Kilroy.
I love this, thanks for a great post.
You are very welcome and equal thanks to my partner in this, Peter, I am sure. Cheers, Eric
My metronome heart
Won’t get tired of being swayed
By your slightest breath.
Thank you for this contribution. Cheers, Eric
interesting
That was just amazing. I’ve never seen people exchange haikus before. – june
Thank you June,
It is not as difficult as it might seem…Try it with a friend.
All good wishes,
Eric
Bravo! That was a wonderful dance of words!
Thank you. Glad that you found it so. Have a great weekend ahead, Eric
I think you two could collaborate on a poetry book!
🙂 🙂 🙂
All good wishes, Eric
FABULOUS!
My God what Beauty and power in Words!
This is magnificent!
Peace, Jen
Dear Jen,
Thank you for your lovely comments. Your words refuel our enthusiasm.
Luv and peace,
Eric
Thank you so much, Eric, for turning yours and grandfather’s (I LOVE his blog!) conversational haikus into this post. Much insight and worthy commentary expressed here about about world and its woes and its heart-victories.
Dear Granbee,
We both had much fun and glad that many found these haikus enjoyable and thought provoking too…
Luv and hugz to you,
Eric 🙂
This is great! I really enjoyed the exchange. You both came up with the lines quite quickly!
Dear Christy,
Speed is part of the fun. Glad you enjoyed reading the haikus.
Luv and hugz,
Eric
Love it! Love it! You two are poetic soulmates.
Thank you dear Selasie. You are very kind with your compliments 🙂
Snow this morning here
Nature’s blanket softly speaks
Humbled by your words
Thank you Eric and all our friends from around the world. May the Spirit of peace descend into your lives. -gs
Good morning Peter. Glad you didn’t mind me posting our haikus. From this haiku, it looks like weather, nature, love and God. Here goes 🙂
Bright sunshine cheers us
Rejoice another day’s hopes
Of promise and peace
I quite enjoyed reading your exchange. You are both very talented poets.
Thank you.
Thank you very much. Please also visit Grandfathersky – you might like his writings as much as I do. Peace, Eric
I really enjoyed this, thank you.
You are very welcome. Cheers, Eric
Next time Eric let me know and I will be there.
Sounds good…once I have a couple of interested bloggers, we can get started…Meanwhile, keep well, Eric
I so agree with the comment above…it was one of the best reads today..Both of you are so gifted
You are very kind and generous. Peace and luv, Eric
Indeed : that is an intellectual exchange…
Thank you. Grandfathersky is the catalyst…do visit him when you catch some time. Peace, Eric
I love the exchange of thoughts! Well done!! I’ll visit the site for sure!
Fia
Thank you Fia,
I believe like me, you will not be disappointed visiting Grandfathersky.
All good wishes,
Eric
That was like watching words dance….
Thank you. I never did see it that way…Hmmm 🙂
Outstanding! {applause} You are, both of you, gifted men. I loved this exchange. xoxox
Thank you Jeannie – blame Peter, he started it 🙂