I think these days many are not even “looking”. I find it disturbing that many of us need to look at our device to check out the directions to a destination barely a hundred meters away, rather than look up and notice the signs around us. Or, even rarer, ask someone.
Hello Ankur,
That’s true isn’t it. And they’re so busy looking down and end up walking past the destination. LOL!
Cheers,
Eric
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Building on fire
Smoker asks man for lighter
Man checks his handphone
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I’ve often thought that those times when we walked everywhere, gave us time to think and feel, compared with the rush and speed and noise and pollution of today…
There was a time not too long ago when people went out for a recreation called “walks”. Quite often we did this after dinner to take in the cool clime of the evening and to round off the day.
Your reply reminded me of how I’d forgotten the words -‘ let’s go for a walk’ – which signified happiness, healthiness and high spirits !
And de rigeuer after a large Sunday lunch!!!
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Too many rush about getting places to notice what’s around them on the journey.
see friend across street
pause a moment when greeting
notice hidden depths
So true of humanity lately, Eric, and with all the heads down staring at cell phones, people aren’t even looking, literally. 🙂 Wishing you a great weekend ahead, my friend!
I am one of the culprit here. Quite often I glance and missed the important implications. I tend to accept at surface value. This is my weak area which I constantly try to check myself. Though I’m frequently lucky but there are times that I get bitten. This post is a good reflection for me.
Evidently, you have a positive approach to life and trust people to be good – as you are. This is not a weakness but a strength, I reckon. Bites there will be, but you have the strength to brush those off too, I am sure.
Luv and hugz,
Eric
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* Positivity *
Strength in a weakness
Worse if weakness hides in strength
Ring fits the finger
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I assume that the words “look” and ‘see’ are generic and refer to all our senses. I suggest that you, Eric, “see” a lot more than most; but agree that we all perceive through our personal filters even when we are trying to observe diligently. My problem is that I am often preoccupied and miss things which come back to haunt later on. Ugg!
Actually, when writing this haiku I took it upon myself so it comes across as sharing and not preaching. But then again, I am guilty too and like you, upon reflection – I go Ugh!
All good wishes,
Eric
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* Memory Jogs *
Presumptuous to teach
For all have learned these lessons
Sometimes, forgotten
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You could add hear to see there also Eric. what a sad commentary on human-kind today and you are right, how often we wish we had personally focused on events happening in our life that had the potential for harm, but we neither saw or heard those warnings.
Besides “hear and listen” we could also use “touch and feel”, I suppose. And you are right – many missed opportunities in our lives. But as they say, better late than never.
Have a great weekend 🙂
Eric
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* Graduates *
A time for mistakes
But never too late to learn
Graduates of life
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Copyright @ Eric Alagan, 2018
I think these days many are not even “looking”. I find it disturbing that many of us need to look at our device to check out the directions to a destination barely a hundred meters away, rather than look up and notice the signs around us. Or, even rarer, ask someone.
Hello Ankur,
That’s true isn’t it. And they’re so busy looking down and end up walking past the destination. LOL!
Cheers,
Eric
–
Building on fire
Smoker asks man for lighter
Man checks his handphone
–
Copyright @ Eric Alagan, 2018
I’ve often thought that those times when we walked everywhere, gave us time to think and feel, compared with the rush and speed and noise and pollution of today…
True, Valerie,
There was a time not too long ago when people went out for a recreation called “walks”. Quite often we did this after dinner to take in the cool clime of the evening and to round off the day.
I think we lived well back then.
Cheers!
Eric
Your reply reminded me of how I’d forgotten the words -‘ let’s go for a walk’ – which signified happiness, healthiness and high spirits !
And de rigeuer after a large Sunday lunch!!!
Too many rush about getting places to notice what’s around them on the journey.
see friend across street
pause a moment when greeting
notice hidden depths
Very true, Sarah,
And quite often with eyes on their hand helds.
Thank you for your haiku contribution 🙂
Eric
So true of humanity lately, Eric, and with all the heads down staring at cell phones, people aren’t even looking, literally. 🙂 Wishing you a great weekend ahead, my friend!
Hello Lauren,
Now that’s true. And they bump into you, and continue – without even a word. LOL.
Cheers!
Eric
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* Waning Senses *
Six senses the norm
Evolution of zombies
Struggling five; with five
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Copyright @ Eric Alagan, 2018
Love this new haiku, Eric! Happy Monday and Tuesday to you! 🙂
Yes, the “not seeing” seems to become more and more of a problem these days. Most people seem to think “ignorance is bliss”.
Hello Rabirius,
Yes, in our daily rush to nowhere – we miss much.
All good wishes,
Eric
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* Revolving Life *
Faster and faster
Blurred vision, distorted sounds
Twirling on the spot
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Copyright @ Eric Alagan
I am one of the culprit here. Quite often I glance and missed the important implications. I tend to accept at surface value. This is my weak area which I constantly try to check myself. Though I’m frequently lucky but there are times that I get bitten. This post is a good reflection for me.
Hello Windy dearest,
Evidently, you have a positive approach to life and trust people to be good – as you are. This is not a weakness but a strength, I reckon. Bites there will be, but you have the strength to brush those off too, I am sure.
Luv and hugz,
Eric
–
* Positivity *
Strength in a weakness
Worse if weakness hides in strength
Ring fits the finger
–
Copyright @ Eric Alagan, 2018
You are very kind, Eric. Wish you a great weekend ahead.
A salutary warning.
Hello Willow dear,
That it is.
Peace,
Eric
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* A Good Trade *
Bitter medicine
The victim is the victor
Small pain for much gain
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Copyright @ Eric Alagan, 2018
I assume that the words “look” and ‘see’ are generic and refer to all our senses. I suggest that you, Eric, “see” a lot more than most; but agree that we all perceive through our personal filters even when we are trying to observe diligently. My problem is that I am often preoccupied and miss things which come back to haunt later on. Ugg!
Hello Jane dear,
Very true – all our senses.
You spoil me with your kind words, my dear.
Actually, when writing this haiku I took it upon myself so it comes across as sharing and not preaching. But then again, I am guilty too and like you, upon reflection – I go Ugh!
All good wishes,
Eric
–
* Memory Jogs *
Presumptuous to teach
For all have learned these lessons
Sometimes, forgotten
–
Copyright @ Eric Alagan, 2018
You could add hear to see there also Eric. what a sad commentary on human-kind today and you are right, how often we wish we had personally focused on events happening in our life that had the potential for harm, but we neither saw or heard those warnings.
Hello Ian,
Besides “hear and listen” we could also use “touch and feel”, I suppose. And you are right – many missed opportunities in our lives. But as they say, better late than never.
Have a great weekend 🙂
Eric
–
* Graduates *
A time for mistakes
But never too late to learn
Graduates of life
–
Copyright @ Eric Alagan, 2018