Within this brick wall,
lies my heart where no light shines.
Rejected, it sleeps.
Hidden in the dark –
dreaming so damn hard and tight.
You’re not mine, it weeps.
In this tiny room,
my heart beats against the stone –
bruised yet still hopeful.
Bleeding and in pain,
it yearns to be free again.
Walls start to crumble.
Deep scars you might keep.
Love may fade, but you decide –
Are you strong or weak?
Poet Rummager 
I almost read the title as, “fake haikus.” Because you’re badass, you would totally pull it off. xo
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Ha! Badass. I like that! Long time, no see, SB. I’ve missed your wit and your posts. ❤
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❣💕❤
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Beautiful, beautiful haiku. Is this the first time you two have worked together?
Rose, I am in love with that collage. Stunning.
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Hey Og, thanks my friend! Mich and I spoke for awhile about working with each other, but this is our first collaboration. It amazes me that there she is in the Philippines, and here I am in the US; yet we’ve managed to find common ground with our words.
I’m happy you enjoyed my art! Collage art is my first love, and my second love is Irish. 😀 ❤
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Just awesome! Sad and beautiful… Great teamwork! 😄
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Oh, you know a thing or two about teamwork, Sarah! You and Cathy are fantastic collaborators, as well. Please give Count Harecula a kiss for me. Thanks for your lovely comment! xo
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Maybe we two should do something similar as well 😉
The Count will be perfectly thrilled to receive a kiss from you!! 🙂 If nothing comes in between his next appearance is planned for Sunday 😉
Have a lovely day, Rose! 🙂 xoxo ❤
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I’m sorry Sarah! Your comment was in my spam folder. I would love to collaborate with you someday! If you’d like to haiku with me, let me know, or we can talk about other things, as well.
All the best! xo ❤ xo
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This happens a lot to me too – and reminds me that I need to check my Spam folder again!!
I was thinking of maybe combine some visual art (me) with some stunning writing (you)? I´ve never written a haiku and wouldn’t know where to start… Let me know what you think of it! Have a perfect weekend, Rose! 🙂 xoxo ❤
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Nice collage. Wings are always good. (K)
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Thanks K! Your creativity is one which I find to be inspiring. Yes, may wings always help us soar.
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This is a lovely set of haiku, and they blend so seamlessly that I would never suspect two people wrote them. Wonderful collage, too!
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Oh, if the Queen of the Universe can be fooled, we must be doing something right! 😀 Many thanks, Merril!
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🙂
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ohh it warms my heart to know that
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🙂
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ooohh…tears falling (lol)..
so cool. …and the collage..wow…your brilliant Rose..Thanks for this opportunity. .
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Pinoy power! Lol. My pleasure, Mich. Salamat. Let’s work together again in the near future. xx
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yeah…pinoy power…
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Damn, I love this! Really, truly cup running over love it. I came to you through the gentle power of Mich. I am glad.
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Hello! I’m happy to meet you, and Mich is a gentle power. Thanks so much, and let me get a napkin for your cup running over. 😀🌷
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It’s a great pleasure to meet you and thank you for the napkin … it was needed!
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I am happy to see you here Osyth..you will enjoy the work of Rose as.much as I do..join the fun too at slasher monster..
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Ah, you’re a sweetheart, Mich. Many thanks. Osyth has an extraordinary blog. Thanks so much for the “intro!”
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I owe you and your monster gang…I am now beginning to love the monster poet in me ..lol…
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I’m so glad I stopped by to read your’s (and Mich’s) beautiful words again, what a great collaboration, I’m looking forward to reading more!
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Thank you for your lovely comment! It was an honor working with Mich.
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i loved this so much, wonderful collab! my heart aches to read but cant tear my eyes away.
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It was Mich who chose the theme; I merely went along for the amazing ride. Thank you!
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it was lovely!
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Beautifully dark words that make my heart bleed…
And your collage is outstanding…the eyes just pop out.😳😊
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You always manage to get my blood rushing, Cathy! Such superb work you create.
Lol. Always beware of eyes… they’re the quiet parts of us which know and see all.
Thanks very much for visiting! I ducked into your amazing blog for just a bit but will find time to luxuriously drink in your fine talent soon. xo
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Always a pleasure dropping by your place…always. 😊
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Lovely haikus. What doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger … and this poor heart, though battered and bruised, came out stronger and ready to love again.
Your collage is very interesting. I love the way you put it together, and the strong colors.
kat
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Ha! And unfortunately, this battery was nothing like a love bite from a Dom. 😉
Thanks a million for your lovely words, Kat. xo
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So true…real doms don’t injure hearts. Though they may slap butts on occasion. 😁
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😝😆
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Lovely collage and the sequence of haikus is wow! There’s even a sense of rhyming between the haiku. Wonderful collaboration, Poet. 🙂
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Thanks dear Somali! I’m always happy to see you here and look forward to your well thought through comments. 🙂
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Deep scars you might keep.
Love may fade, but you decide –
Are you strong or weak?
Love those lines Rummager.. thank you for sharing this wonderful thoughts with us.
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Thank you so very much! Your words and visits are treasured.
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Both the collage and poem are deeply thoughtful, and beautifully executed. A lot of pain in those words.
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Thank you, my wonderful Scooj! Mich came up with the bittersweet theme which was a bit challenging for me, but still a lot of fun.
I’ll visit your thrilling blog soon! xx
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A beautiful set
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Thanks so much, Derrick!
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I love the college, it pulls you in. The poem, though it is sad, leave a door ajar at the end, for it is up to each of us to decide. Lovely post.
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Wise words, JC. I always appreciate your insight. Thank you!
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Your presentation added a layer of visceral complexity to the poems. You and Michnavs should create more haiku!
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I enjoy your perspective. Mich is a poet who understands the gloomy facets of love. I hope our Haiku poems didn’t make you cry!
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The wing in the collage is a nice hint about the coming glimmer in the gloom. “Walls start to crumble” and the heart may at last fly free.
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Hmm, “glimmer in the gloom” … lovely words, Mel.
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Beautiful!
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Reblogged this on Art by Rob Goldstein and commented:
from Michnavs and Poet Rummager
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Thanks so much!
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Simply beautiful
Great work
You and mich
And I loveeeeeeeeeeee
The art work
As Sheldon Always
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Sweet words from my sweetest friend. Thank you Shel, mon cheri. 🌹
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I was sending healing lite
And here you are
I always love to see
That smiling face
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Your collage is so lovely, With the words together, a full package
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Thanks a million! I’m smiling today. 😊
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I also wanted to mention that I was going through some old notes and found a message from you about doing haiku together. I still want to do that, and I will mail you this week ^_^
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Fantastic! I look forward to Haiku-ing with you. 🌹❤
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I like how you made haiku a verb ^_^
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Wonderfully dark.
An awesome set of Haikus.
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I’m so happy to see you here! Let me know how you are. xo
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Darkalicious.
An awesome set of Haikus
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Alan! Hello, my darling friend!! Are you back? I can’t access your blog link. Thank you. 💋
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Hi Rose.
I’m back.
You were right. There’s nothing good
out there. I’m worried that you cannot access
my blog link. What’s gone wrong? 😟
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Yay!! I’ve missed you! We need to collaborate again when you can.
I’ll try to access your link when I’m at my laptop. I’m on my phone.
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How did you know it was me? ☺️
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Your handsomeness shines through the internet. It’s quite blinding! Lol. Your old link is still attached to your new avatar. That’s why I’m having a tough time opening it on my phone.
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How can I fix that Rose?
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https://mediatemple.net/community/products/dv/204405334/how-can-i-change-the-domain-name-for-my-wordpress-site
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Thanks Rose.
I shall give it a try.
Can you access my new site?
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Good luck, my love.
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Oh, I can’t access your site😞
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Wonderful collaboration by Michnavs and you!The collage work is grand…you do it nicely always… ❤
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Your words always leave me soaring. Thanks darling Mani! ❤
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Weakness and strength are curious things. In the moments we really fall into the abyss of feeling weak is when true strength sometimes appear. Nice poem.
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Yeah, in a way, we are super heroes who can excel when we least expect. 😊 I truly appreciate your point of view. Your blog is a lot of fun. Such talent! I’ll visit again soon.
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Great! I’ll be stopping by yours as well 😉
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Beautiful guys :’)
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Thank you Josh! ❤
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❤
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This is beautiful .the artwork is complimented by the soothing one which contrast with the feeling ignited within me from listening /reading .Was the poem a collaboration of you and another poet ?
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Yes, I wrote this poem with Mich. If you scroll down to the end of the poem, you can click on her link. She’s fantastic! Thank you!!
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so poetic!
i’m told some
like the hard,
brick-type
of love life 🙂
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I LOVE that collage.
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Thank you!
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