You’ve nothing to say
In silence, you still taunt me
Quiet mockery
I stare back at you
A frozen smile strains your face
Love’s gone; there’s no trace
Limb by limb, I rip
*Raguel, I call onto thee
Set my vengeance free
Arms, legs, hands, and feet
My ex-lover’s confetti
Scattered piece by piece
You’ve broken my heart
Your paper soul I’ve now cleaved
I tear you from me
*Raguel is known as the Angel of Vengeance.
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Great haikus Rose. Thoughtful and creative. Worthy of lackluster hooves and horns. Quick hide them.
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Thank you, darling! I’ve learned to be proud of my horns, so no hiding them anymore. 💋😈
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Nice one though sad..but this is life..sometimes sad..sometimes happy..keep writing ..♡:-)
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Life is full of ups and downs. You’re right, Sohair! No matter what may come, I still dance in the dark. Thank you! 💃❤️
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Great ♡♡♡
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Spoken like a true ruler
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I have a wooden ruler I’d like to spank you with! 😉📏 Lol. The nuns with their bad habits taught me that. 🤫
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Ha ha ha. I’ve been a naughty boy
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What else is new? 😄
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Sassy little girl
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This was wonderful. Perfect ending
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Thanks for your kind words! Watch out for paper souls… they may give you a paper cut, Drew.
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“Your paper soul I’ve now cleaved” — frightening description! Imagine if photographs contained the vital essence of a living subject.
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Good —- it’s always fun to scare you! We need to visit those cemeteries again someday. 👻 Just watch your step and don’t fall into any tombs! This post was also inspired by the belief of aborigines that taking a photo of a person steals their soul, so point well taken, Fly!
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Right! That’s certainly an interesting belief.
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I love this aspect of you i am feeling here ….the vengeance of a broken heart….and its great to see you posting again..
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Ah, it’s been years since my heart was broken, but we never forget the pain. Thanks Mich! 😍 DD told me you’ve been writing again, too! Glad the chaos over there has quieted down. 🙏🏼💋
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Yes Rose….the storm is slowly going away…lol…and DD …oh..DD…lol
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Happy to hear of clearer days ahead! 🤗
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I love the harshness of these words, so powerful as they ring out in my mind, a beauty all there own… Lovely.
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Sometimes you need to be cruel to be kind… in the right measure😉 Thank you JC! So wonderful to see you. 😘
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Man, I hope I never get on your bad side. I don’t want that bad juju.
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Oh, I think you’d like my bad side. Now, where’s my wooden ruler? 😉
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Are you dressing up like a nun?
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No, sorry, but you can call me “Mother Superior” if that helps you any. 😊
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He he he 👿
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Awesome and beautiful Haikus so well composed, Rose.
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What a lovely compliment! Thank you, dear friend. 🌹🦋
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Welcome dear friend
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Keep on dancing, my favourite poet. Wonderful poem.
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I will for you, dear Paula. Many thanks! 💃
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A fine set with an excellent metaphor/analogy
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Thank you, Derrick! I’m known for my fine set. 🤗
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Intriguing 🙂
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😂
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I like how the haiku flow together. I don’t think I’d like to have you angry with me! 🙂
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Thanks Merril! Haha!! Never. Who could ever be angry at you? Merril-y, Merril-y, Merril-y, you are just a dream…. 😘🎼
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Hahaha. Thanks, Rose. ❤
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Well done, Rose!
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And quite rare, too. 😉 Thank you, Teacher Jennie. xo
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You are welcome, Rose! 🙂
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Dark Rose Dark.
And a truly amazing set of Haikus.
We belong to the dark side, you and I. 💕
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Thanks so much, Alan!
In gloomy shadows
There are no tears; only smiles
We dance; you and I
💃🖤🕺🏻
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Beautifully constructed quintet.
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Thank you, Scooj. Constructed and then deconstructed.
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You write so beautifully about the tragedy of a broken heart. I especially like the triumphant outcome! 🙂
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Thank you so much! Kate’s photo did all the work. 💋
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Good title
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Ah, brilliant! Sure it is exactly what had happened with the picture. I love that “I tear you from me”. You go girl! You deserve better! 🙂
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Haha! I encourage tearing up photos of people who are jerks. It’s quite therapeutic. Thanks darling Inese. 😘
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“Raguel, I call onto thee/set my vengeance free”. You have such a finely developed dark side. This poem makes me wonder how many photos I’ve been torn from.
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Lol! Your photos would put James Bond to shame. No way would I tear them. They’re safely tucked under my pillow, of course… well, they’re a bit creased with lipstick smudges but otherwise quite pristine. 💋 😊
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Now, it is I who will swoon.
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😘
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Always love haikus. These are nice.
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Thank you so much! 😊🎄
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A writeful clearance for making away for a New Year. I am thrilled to learn that Raguel is an angel rather than a target for unfavorable consequences. Surely this is an admirable incentive for romantic house cleanings. Cheers!!
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Haha! You have a wonderful way with words, my caffeinated friend. Thanks so much for reading!💋☕️
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is that not love?
is that not love? 🙂
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Haha! Crazy love. ❤️🎄
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🙂 yes,
sometimes
it’s the best
we’ve got!
wishing you joyful
holiday moments, Rose 🙂
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Thank you David. I admire your kind heart. Seasons Greetings, my friend. 🎅🏼💋
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happy season to you, dear Rose 🙂
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This is so gut wrenching, Rose. I’m so sorry this has taken me so long to find. (My bloody health!) I love what you have imagined from this scrap. I’m so glad I kept it!
Wishing you the happiest of holidays. Lots of love from Australia
Kate x x x
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You’re always in my thoughts, and I wish you good health, darling. Thank you so much for sending this amazing scrap. You inspire me to no end. It’s busy here, but I’ll be visiting soon. Seasons Greetings, Kate! 🎄🎅🏼❤️☃️🌹
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This is absolutely wonderful
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Thank you and Seasons Greetings, Zany!
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And Seasons Greetings to you too.
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Life and love is not easy, is it. Beautiful haikus about a difficult theme.
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No, it’s not, but definitely worth it if it’s a love that’s unselfish and not overwhelming or controlling.
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Hope you have a happy Christmas, Rose. Sending lots of love xxxxxx
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Merriest Christmas, Inese! Receiving your most generous message and sending back 100x more love. xoxoxo
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Thank you sweetheart! xx
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❤️
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I feel here my own frustrations when I cannot sleep and my traitorous brain gives me funny memories of things that didn’t went well xD
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Haha! Yes, those sleepless nights can play tricks on our hearts and minds. You always take the time to find meaning in my words. I appreciate your musings very much! xo
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Hi Rose..just dropping by to say happy new year to you..
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Happy New Year, Mich darling! It’s getting harder to find the time to blog. I’ll try to visit soon. Thanks for stopping by!! ❤️
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😊😊😊just be well and write when your free…i just miss your monstrous poetry..lol
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Haven’t heard from you in ages it seems. Wishing you the best and well being!!❤💕❤
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Ah, you and coffee always make me smile! Work and other projects have been monsters. I’ll visit soon. Save me a cup of joe, darling!! ❤️💋☕️
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It is so nice to hear from you. I hope the brand new year is treating you most well. Cheers and hugs for you! For a really spunky cup of coffee you may want to visit: BarefeetBaristasArePeerk’d!
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I always welcome the new year with open arms! I’m sure that you do, too. Thank you! Hmm. I shall!!
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As long as you pass the safety inspection
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Hey Rose, I’m nominating you for the Mystery Blogger Award. Hope to see you more often around the internet.
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Aw, thanks Doc❤️ I’ll visit soon. My days are filled with work, and I do enjoy your writings. When I have an off time, I’ll check in and see what you’ve been up to. I hope you’ve been well.
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I have. Hope you can enjoy your work. 🙂
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This is funny!
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Hello! Turning into a ghost town . . . let’s go back to the days like Motown . . .rhyming . . . writing . . . collaborating . . . Work got to me too, but I’ve got myself back to a routine of posting on my blog every two days. Not as hectic as every day, but not too many days in between to be forgotten.
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Hey rose
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