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The Haiku Challenge 2012 – Day 18 – Famine

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The prompt for Day 18 is the word Famine.
Famine

Cracked earth tiled for miles
thirsts for a drop of water
waits disillusioned.

Hungry eyes, parched lips.
Empty heart yearns. Dreams of an
Affectionate kiss
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An absence of love
No kindness or compassion
An unfulfilled life.

Written for The Haiku Challenge 2012 – Day 18 – February 18th – Theme or Word: Famine
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Vidya


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14 Comments

    • Vidya Sury Vidya Sury February 19, 2012

      Thank you, Grace! yours was lovely!

  1. Cathy Taughinbaugh Cathy Taughinbaugh February 18, 2012

    Hi Vidya,

    I love this haiku! You paint the picture with your words about the devastation a famine an cause. It’s hard to imagine, but we know that life can be so unkind. Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry.

    • Vidya Sury Vidya Sury February 19, 2012

      🙂 Thank you, Cathy. The word famine always brings all sorts of deprivation images to the mind! Hugs! And I appreciate the compliment very much!

  2. Fran Sorin Fran Sorin February 19, 2012

    Vidya….
    Each one you write pulls at my heartstring…especially this phrase….
    Hungry eyes, parched lips.
    Empty heart yearns. Dreams of an
    Affectionate kiss

    You’re a fine poet Vidya….it is a treat that you are sharing your artistry with us 🙂

    • Vidya Sury Vidya Sury February 19, 2012

      Thank you for the kind words, Fran. Your words will be my affirmation when I am low. Hugs!

  3. Unknown Mami Unknown Mami February 19, 2012

    Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.-Dalai Lama

    • Vidya Sury Vidya Sury February 19, 2012

      You’re absolutely right, Unknown Mami. The Dalai Lama’s quotes are words to live by. Thank you!

  4. Betsy at Zen-Mama Betsy at Zen-Mama February 19, 2012

    Very thought provoking. Thanks Vidya!

    • Vidya Sury Vidya Sury February 19, 2012

      Dear Betsy, thank you for coming by! Hugs to you!

  5. farouk farouk February 19, 2012

    that’s touching 🙂

    • Vidya Sury Vidya Sury February 19, 2012

      Thank you, dear Farouk! So glad to have you here! Hugs!

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