Rivera's Flame and Ice: Haiku Treat - Quenching Wars

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June 26, 2011

Haiku Treat - Quenching Wars

Who to quench their pain?
Withered souls battle the rage
Outcry for devout rains

For Haiku Heights Prompt #49 - Quench

13 introspects:

mindlovemisery said...: Really incredible it tugs my heartstrings; Jun 26, 2011 8:27:00 PM
Mama Zen said...: Beautiful and sad!; Jun 27, 2011 4:02:00 AM
Christine said...: Wow; super-powerful haiku. The last line especially is something beautiful to linger on.; Jun 27, 2011 4:06:00 AM
The Write Girl said...: Beautiful haiku...you express the pain and anguish that plagues so many in impoverished lands.; Jun 27, 2011 7:06:00 AM
Leo said...: That image; your choices usually make me compliment them with words, this image just fit the bill so much, I'm speechless! There is but a marvellous ring to this! There are so many farmers and their children whose thoughts are always for and in the clouds, yet their wishes withering away!; Jun 27, 2011 7:21:00 AM
beccagivens said...: Poignant piece!!; Jun 27, 2011 7:39:00 AM
SandyCarlson said...: Who but us?

Powerful.; Jun 27, 2011 8:53:00 AM
deepazartz said...: First time here...nice space
Intense!Lovely Haiku:)

ps: I too've tried my hand at Haiku...I love the simple yet profound style.
http://deepazworld.blogspot.com/search/label/Poems
you can chk it out for...SWAN SONG & BLOOMING TUESDAY WITH HAIKU.; Jun 27, 2011 12:46:00 PM
Bhargav said...: a cry for a cry... very human and touchy; Jun 27, 2011 1:44:00 PM
Janey B said...: Wow Fiducia, what a piece. It says it all, and I think has special significance to me since I live in an area going through drought and threatened by forest fires...well done, and thank you.; Jun 28, 2011 1:39:00 AM
trisha said...: very genuine question.; Jun 28, 2011 9:57:00 PM
Jingle said...: lovely take.
enjoyed your uniqueness.; Jun 30, 2011 6:05:00 AM
Barkha Dhar said...: Soul pinching! It drenched old memories.; Jun 30, 2011 8:23:00 AM

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