herbal massage-
I inhale the warm breath
she exhales
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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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Kala – I have been reading your work for a few years now and I am always more impressed as time goes on. You are so very gifted. This haiku is just fantastic! Bravo to you!!!
Thank you for this sweet mail!
I’m a student of haiku too, it’s an art form like any other, and a life long pursuit.
I can help you, of course.
Please write to me at kalaramesh8 at gmail dot com.
We are holding The 9th World Haiku Festival India at Bangalore, on 23 rd to 25th February – 08
It would be great if you could join us?
Do write to me.
Delightfully sensuous, kala.
Well done, Kala!
I can smell it… well done Kala: a real masterpiece!
Kala,
Grand; here, one could (in error, as did I) insert the word -message- and recieve the same feelings! _M
Wow!!!
Powerfully sensuous.
A very very strong haiku, and quite unusual, and literally comes off the page.
I haven’t seen this one, Kala, and it’s lovely! I can smell the beautiful aroma and envy you the experience. :-)
ahhh…
thank you kala!
Kala – I have been reading your work for a few years now and I am always more impressed as time goes on. You are so very gifted. This haiku is just fantastic! Bravo to you!!!
Bill
Your comment made me smile!
Thanks Angelika!
Andrea
I loved your word “masterpiece”
Magyar even I tried that trick,it worked!
Alan, your words touched me deeply. Thanks a ton
Thanks Susan! Happened in Goa,2 years back
Josh- ahhhh!
Felica
Maha thanks
Oh no! I write bad ones too, frankly speaking I think the credit should go to Dylan for choosing the best!
I think that this poem is a very well haiku about the reading of haiku. Here is my reply:
In the spa
breathing, pause, expiration…
reading a haiku book
Such a relaxed and peaceful moment, Kala!
:)
Lary
Ezquisite! A lovely haiku, Kala.
good morning kala-
your words reminded me of a poem written for a friend, long since forgotten.
“…in her flight
i’d dare, if she were but air
to breath her in…”
–
mental massage–
remembering the saltiness
in her velvety tear
Vasile!
How are you? Thanks
I value your comments Lary. Thankyou
Jeffrey,
I’m so please you could relate to this poem. I visited your site!
Enjoyed reading your work.
Hi Bob,
Thanks a ton.
Both your verses are beautiful
“…in her flight
i’d dare, if she were but air
to breath her in…”
–
mental massage–
remembering the saltiness
in her velvety tear
Hello Ms. Kala Ramesh!
I’ve read many of your Haiku on http://www.tinywords.com. You are a true Zen poet of which I think we hardly have many in India.
I’ve also written Haiku & I’d be truly OBLIGED if you could give me valuable tips on HAIKU writing & be my critic.
Please do reply.
Thanks
Manu Kant
Hi Manu,
Thank you for this sweet mail!
I’m a student of haiku too, it’s an art form like any other, and a life long pursuit.
I can help you, of course.
Please write to me at kalaramesh8 at gmail dot com.
We are holding The 9th World Haiku Festival India at Bangalore, on 23 rd to 25th February – 08
It would be great if you could join us?
Do write to me.
warmly,
_kala