darkening sky …
the snake curves
into my path

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Kala Ramesh

Kala Ramesh is a performing vocalist in Indian Classical music. Coming from an extremely artistic and culturally rich South Indian family, Kala believes -- as her father is fond of saying -- that "the soil has to be fertile for the plant to bloom" and feels that she owes this poetic streak in her to her mother. A proud mother of two young adults, Kala lives with her husband in Pune, India.

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  1. very thought provoking piece kala.. the obstacles on any path are only as large as we perceive them to be. thank you .

    clearing
    a path to the mailbox…
    winter moonlight

    river walk
    the depth of the water
    between the stepping stones

  2. this is the real thing kala! its rare to see a haiku that can’t be improved on. excellent!

    high mountain meadow—
    a snake curls around
    the sound of its hiss

  3. I am looking out of the window and seeing a darkening sky, I know exactly what you mean. Beautiful poetry.

  4. i am so happy that i got into the haiku family…
    you are all so encouraging.
    thanks. . .
    -kala

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