Acceptance
You keep one eye closed
to all the flaws found on me
when I bared myself.
I am revived during the holidays (Vesak Day, a Buddhist celebration in honour of life in our part of the world, in case you are wondering). Refreshed and ready to write again after the break!
And speaking of in honour of life, this is haiku which sprang to my mind almost immediately when I saw the image prompt. Can we ever accept people into our lives without finding faults and flaws? *shrugs*
If you are interested, the prompt is linked below.
PLEASE follow them! I’d hate to not see your piece(s) represented in the recap the following week! Confused? Any questions – email me at sushibocks@gmail.com
For more detailed information, read about this challenge here.
- Create a standard three line, 5/7/5 syllable count haiku/senryu
- Deadline to submit for this week’s challenge will be 12:59pm 5/11/19
- Up to 3 pieces permitted
- Link your piece to this “IWH Haiku/Senryu Challenge” on your post
- Always give photo credit if there is one
Unfortunately, this is so: we find faults in others, and in doing so believe ourselves better. Why? Because we fear ourselves less.
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Very true!
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The great philosopher, me, hey
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This is gorgeous, Tien! ❤
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Thank you!
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You are very welcome!
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This is… poignant and touches on a subject matter that isn’t usually expressed as elegantly. This is a great response to the challenge, Tien!
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I’m happy it resonates with you!
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Beautifully expressed. It is easy to find fault in others. Difficult to accept our own faults.
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Yes, well said!
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Thank you Tien.
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