pebbles in the tide
my regrets lose
their rough edges
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Joan Prefontaine
Joan is a writer and teacher who lives in Cottonwood, AZ. She has had haiku published in Frogpond, Modern Haiku and other journals and anthologies. Some of her longer poems have been set to music by contemporary composers for choral groups.
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Excellent haiku Joan. A perfect "everyday" observation from nature with a powerful application to the human condition.
I also like how the "shape" of the poem has been also eroded, to a 5-4-4 syllable count, matching the subject.
Clever and profound. Great poetry Joan.
I like this a lot. Very insightful.
Very nice. Polished by waves.
Beautiful!
Nice imagery.
Lovely.
Struck a chord with me. Very nice.
Great
Beautiful.
Lovely evocation of the healing power of time. The image of erosion through the use of water and stone is a perfect fit.
Love it ! Powerful and great rythm. Beautiful to read aloud.
Helps me remember my own pebbleness.
Excellent haiku Joan. A perfect "everyday" observation from nature with a powerful application to the human condition.
I also like how the "shape" of the poem has been also eroded, to a 5-4-4 syllable count, matching the subject.
Clever and profound. Great poetry Joan.
Strider
This haiku really rang true for me, too.
Times erodes everything – even regret. I really like this.
marion
Absolutely lovely. The sea washes away all.
thoughtful
thoughtful