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After dinosaurs... After us

Dried-up, crack filled lands
nothing moving but dead air
...our Earth in-between
— themoonman, Jan 23, 2009

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Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

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Ink Dragon

17 years 4 months ago

What is this sudden interest in Asian poetry?

Richard, technically a fine job. But let´s wait for the experts to chime in. As you may have noticed on the "learn"-forum, I seem to have missed some of the subtler points of Asian poetry until now. I like your write, ~Nina
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Hi Nina...

actually, it is because of reading your learn-forum that I braved posting this... I wrote it a few months ago but wasn't all that sure of it... but ...what the heck.... this is a work-shop and I am "working" on it... thank you for reading my attempt at Haiku. Richard
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Janice...

a series... goodness no... just my attempt at another form of Poetry... I lack the elegance and grace for the Haiku, but I do like to reach out and try... thanks for reading... Richard
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 4 months ago

Richard

As long as there is still some form of bacteria, or even a wee unicellular creature, the air will not be dead. Ever wonder if we'll turn into fossil fuels for another species to use?? ~Jess K. ---------------------------------------------------- -"Handle every situation like a dog: if you can't eat it, or screw it, piss on it and walk away!"
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Jess...

right you are about the dead air! but it just seemed to fit.. perhaps "stale" would be better suited... what do you think? fossil fuels... hmmmm .. well, I have wondered what the next generation of life will look like... there are tremendous differences between life now and life during the dinosaurs... appreciate your read of this! Richard
Proprietress of Crimson Hearts

Proprietress o…

17 years 4 months ago

Mr. Moonman,

my friend on the moon, I do not know a thing about all that technical stuff, (except maybe that a japanese poem is mostly short) but I DO know that I love the title and the first line and the third line and the second line and the statement you make. dystopia... view into the future... simulatneous glance over the shoulder. delightful piece, good thing you found the courage to write in this style! your Proprietress
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Kata...

every time I see your words I am inspired, whether it be in the form of poetry or a comment on another's words... You have an importance within... and I thank you for sharing your gift... Richard
Race_9togo

Race_9togo

17 years 4 months ago

Richard

bleak dead lifeless yet containing a measure of hopefulness and probably true. A most excellent haiku. Respectfully, Jim "Laws and rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" : Race
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Jim...

excellent... whoa... not sure I agree with that but I sure like the word... thanks for the read and for seeing into and past the words used... Richard
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prayersbyPatty

17 years 4 months ago

Moon

I liked your Haiku. It's about nature, I am pretty sure you got the 5-7-5. Applause, I have not the wit to attempt one yet. someday. Great job, Patty
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Hi Patty...

Thank you for reading my little attempt... I have become a fan of the picturesque paintings of the Haiku form... and have tried my hand at it a couple of times, but they don't come close to those out there that have mastered the form... give it a try... I'm sure it is in ya! thanks Patty Richard
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Conect11

17 years 4 months ago

Looks

sort of like my back yard after weeding, lol. In all seriousness you did a great job not only in making the haiku, but in making the haiku spartan, which coincided with the subject and length of it. It was like just standing out in this area, and taking a quick look around. For that I didn't need a 10,000 word description, just this brief, simple, and appropriate piece. Mark W. Galatians 5:22-23 "22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against these, there is no law!" My favorite verse(s) in the Bible
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Mark...

I thank you for your comment... the quick look around... that's it isn't it! The Haiku is quite a challenge for me, but I do so love the form... glad you liked it, it means a great deal to me for I respect your opinions and besides... I like the way you write! thanks Richard
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poewriter58

17 years 4 months ago

richard

perfect Haiku something to think about as well Chrys
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Chrys...

Well thank you! If it weren't for you I would never have even tried the form... thank you for supporting my slow learnings... and I love that picture... Richard
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Pencilme

17 years 4 months ago

I can

see the tractor in you in this work, apples don't fall from the tree...lol...
deelilah

deelilah

17 years 4 months ago

Hi Richard

I think you did a good job on this haiku. Yes, the 5-7-5 is there. What does pencilman mean about the tractor? The more I read your work and the comments, the more curious I get about your real life. Deelilah
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Deelilah...

thank you for your interest, but I am quite common within the array of life's surroundings... and thanks for reading... check your pm's. Richard
Rett

Rett

17 years 4 months ago

Good work Richard

Tried my hand at a few of them and just not my thing, but I can appreciatte them, especially when done this well. Enjoyed it. Respectfully, Rett: "Next time you think you're perfect, walk on water."
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 4 months ago

Rett...

thank you sir for that push of confidence... it is much needed and appreciated... Richard