Thanks to the inspiration provided by my good blogging friend, Harmony Kent, I have written three haiku’s for Vocal’s Quadru-Haiku Challenge. Vocal’s criteria for this Haiku challenge is simply a 5-7-5 syllable format without any of the usual rigid requirements of nature, etc. The poet can use one, any, or all of these elements.
You can read Harmony’s poems here: https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-haiku-in-vocal_creators-poetry-four-elements-challenge-writingcommunity-poetsoftwitter-poetrylovers/
You can read my poems over at Vocal. I am new to the platform so it would be lovely if you could like my poems and comment over there.
You can read Resilience here
You can read The Ending here
You can read Hell on Earth here
As my poems were all inspired my my husband’s recent, unexpected illness and his admission into intensive care in hospital last week Wednesday, 4 January, where he still remains, I have also included some pictures for CFFC. The topic is eyes and I hope these pictures lighten the mood.
You can join in Cee’s CFFC challenge here: https://ceenphotography.com/2023/01/03/cffc-eyes/
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Praise for your writings and prayers for Terence! ❤
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Thanks, Annette 🤗💜
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Thanks so much for joining in the fun 😀 😀
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What beautiful pictures (as well as eyes).
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Thanks, Jacqui 😊
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Very sorry about the continuing health issues in your family, Robbie. 😦 Best wishes for your husband’s full recovery.
As for your Haiku poems, all three are excellent! You are a person of MANY talents.
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I agree wholeheartedly, Dave! “Robbie is a person of MANY talents.”
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Stop, Rebecca, I’ll get a big head 😉💜
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Hi Dave, he is making a steady recovery so that is good. I am very pleased you appreciated these poems – an emotional release 🤗💜
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Great to hear about the steady recovery, Robbie! And, yes, writing can be therapeutic.
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Oh, no! I hope hubby gets the care he needs and recovers soon {{hugs}}
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Thanks, Jacquie. He is getting excellent care.
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Don and my thoughts and prayers are with Terence, as they are with you and your sons. Take care of yourself, Robbie. Your poetry hold power of love and resilience. I had goosebumps when I read your words “A phoenix rises”
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Thank you, Rebecca, I am so pleased you appreciated these poems. 🤗💕
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Hi Robbie, praying for a full recovery of Terence. Lots of love to you and your family.
Your Haiku are wonderful, strong. I liked them.
Is vocal another writing/poetry platform?
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Thank you so much, Bella 🤗💞. Yes, Vocal is a platform for sharing poetry and stories. They have nice challenges with prizes too.
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That is nice to engage in a community that has a specific topic, and prizes.
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Well done, Robbie. I created an account at Vocal and liked a couple of your poems.
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Thank you, Dan. Much appreciated. A few of the other poets and authors have accounts with Vocal.
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I saw a link on someone’s page earlier in the week. I clicked, but when I saw that I had to login, I decided to move on at that time. Now that I know there are more people out there that I’m familiar with, I like having the chance to follow – maybe meet a few new people.
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I know that Staci Troilo and Harmony Kent both contribute to Vocal. I think Mae Clair also used to but she is working long hours now.
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I’ll poke around and see who’s out there. Although, finding more things to read isn’t exactly what I was looking for – I think you know how that is.
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Haha, yes.
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I love the photos, Robbie. They made me grin. 😆
Your poetry is strong and evocative. I commented on all, hearted, and shared each.
I am so sorry your husband is still in ICU. I have been keeping him (and you and your boys) in my daily prayers. 💕
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Hi Mae, the photos are fun.I’m glad you liked them. Thanks you too for your likes and comments and especially for your prayers.
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I enjoyed your poems, Robbie, but didn’t ‘like’ as I would have had to sign in – maybe another time.
I hope Hub is doing better. Such a distressing time for you all. Sending hugs.
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No Worries, Norah, I am glad you appreciated the poems. He continues to improve. 🤗💚
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I’m pleased he’s improving, Robbie. Seems to be taking a while though.
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Yes, a blot clot near the brain and an abscess on the brain are no joke at all. Abscess is almost gone.
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Oh wow. I had no idea, Robbie. I must have missed that post. How terrifying. Hugs. 💖
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Your three poems are very powerful, particularly “Hell on Earth.” I didn’t realize that your husband is still in the ICU. I hope his remaining path to recovery is rapid and smooth.
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Thank you, Liz. Writing poems about a trouble always releases my stress. 🤗💓
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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I like the idea of Hell as a shape-shifter.
The ICU is not a pleasant place to be. I hope your husband is home soon, and healing. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. He is slowly improving. 🤗💗
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My goodness, Robbie–what an ordeal for you. Your poems express that well. I hope your husband recovers.
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Thank you, Audrey. He should recover completely but it will take time 🤗💕
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That’s good to know. 💚
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Ohh Robbie I think me and thee are having the same bad luck with family health I hope Terence makes a full recovery very soon…I will head over to Vocal Hugs x
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Thank you, Carol. I’m leaving for the hospital now but I’ll email you later. 🤗💖
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I hope your husband’s recovering and all’s well with everyone else.
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Hi Danny, the news was better today. The blood clot seems stable and the brain abscess has shrunk significantly. He is moving to a general ward in the hospital tomorrow from intensive care. So there is positive progress.
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That’s all good news.
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Your haiku are powerful, Robbie, and I didn’t realize your husband was still in the hospital. Sending prayers for his rapid and smooth recovery. Writing is always therapeutic in troubling times. Hugs.
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HI Lauren, writing definitely is therapeutic. Thank you. My husband is moving to a general ward from intensive care tomorrow. That is a step in the right direction.
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That’s good news, Robbie. I’m glad he’s leaving ICU. My prayers continue…
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Congrats on the poems, Robbie. They’re so stark. I’m glad I know what your husband is improving. I read “Resilience” last – a wonderful conclusion to the trio. And thanks for the photos. I love the shy lion. 🙂
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Hi Diana, the lion was amazing and gorgeous. I’m glad you appreciated my poems. It was a great emotion relief to write them.
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Your photos are wonderful Robbie — and I’m sure the poems are too. I wasn’t able to get signed on at Vocal. I’ll try again later. Hugs.
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Thanks for trying, Teagan. I’m glad you like the pictures.
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Powerful writing and beautiful photos, Robbie. I hope your husband is doing better now. I’m so sorry. ❤️
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HI Gwen, he is making good progress and is moving to a general ward in the hospital tomorrow and out of intensive care. It is a big step towards coming home.
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Hard-hitting poems, Robbie. Thanks and I hope things go well for your husband and your family. Sending you some strength and thinking of you all.
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Thanks, Olga, he is moving into a general ward so that is a big step towards coming home.
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I’m sorry you and your husband are going through these extra challenges. It’s a good idea to lighten the mood now and then to give yourself a few moments of respite. I pray you will both have the strength of the lion while getting all the healing rest needed.
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Hi JoAnna, thank you for your kind comment. Writing poetry is very emotionally cleansing for me. It helps me get write of anxiety and stress. My husband is doing better now and is moving to a general ward from intensive care today. I am glad I captured my thoughts and emotions of this dark time in these haikus.
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I’m glad the poetry helps and that your husband is doing better!
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Hi Robbie – Haiku is one of my favorite types of poetry to read. Yours are excellent. Thank you for sharing them. I’m so sorry your husband is in the hospital. I hope you are all doing okay and that he is feeling better.🧡🧡🧡
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Hi Barbara, he is doing a lot better now.
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I’m glad – it’s stressful to go through that.
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I’m so sorry to learn of your husband’s illness, Roberta. Wishing him well and that 2023 dramatically improves for both of you.xx
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Thank you, he is doing much better and walked to the hospital shop and back today.
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So glad to hear it, Roberta. I do hope his recovery continues.
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I enjoyed all three haikus, Robbie. I’m so sorry to hear your husband is sick. I pray he gets better soon.
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HI Priscilla, thank you. I appreciate you commenting over at Vocal too. My husband is still in hospital but out of intensive care.
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Thanks 😊
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