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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14 comments
Very nice…you captured the sad and poignant scene ~
http://everydayamazin.blogspot.com/2012/02/famine.html
Thank you, Grace! yours was lovely!
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.
🙂 Thank you, Cathy. The word famine always brings all sorts of deprivation images to the mind! Hugs! And I appreciate the compliment very much!
thoughtful Vidya.. 🙂
Thanks, Saravana
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 🙂
Thank you for the kind words, Fran. Your words will be my affirmation when I am low. Hugs!
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.-Dalai Lama
You’re absolutely right, Unknown Mami. The Dalai Lama’s quotes are words to live by. Thank you!
Very thought provoking. Thanks Vidya!
Dear Betsy, thank you for coming by! Hugs to you!
that’s touching 🙂
Thank you, dear Farouk! So glad to have you here! Hugs!