Monday, 28 September 2020

The pale moon rises

                                                 

The pale moon rises; we will see each other tonight. Our love is forbidden but we persevere regardless. I wonder whether the moon is our friend or a duplicitous sneak as I touch your soft skin and feel the warmth of your body. So for the moment I worry not . However I sense trouble as a sad mist clouds your sad eyes and you say not one word.

                                                      This speaks millions

                                              I sense this will be the last time

                                                        It will be dark soon


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11 comments:

  1. Interesting thought, Robin: is the moon is our friend or a duplicitous sneak, a voyeur? Your haiku is tinged with loss.

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  2. Full of poignancy and sadness: I love the haiku with two different interpretations possible in the last two lines.

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  3. The moon has always been associated with romantic nights captured lovingly by couples in their quiet moments together. Truly said Robin!

    Hank

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  4. "..and you say not one word." Indeed it WILL be dark soon. Very soon, like already.

    Very effective write!

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  5. “This speaks millions
    I sense this will be the last time
    It will be dark soon”

    ...bittersweet OE.

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  6. Oh my, sadness has overtaken me.

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  7. I wonder what will happen.. I have a feeling this is a night you don't want to end.

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  8. Oh, the sabe--the pathos--of longing and loss! Well done, Robin!

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  9. Oh Robin this is beyond beautiful!! Such palpable emotion in your elegantly constructed haibun ❤️

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