mirage
we walk all day
into the future
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J. Zimmerman
J. Zimmerman's haiku, tanka, and haibun have been widely published and anthologized. She was one of seventeen invited poets in the 2013 ?New Resonances? haiku anthology. She has been a prize winner in the Tokutomi Haiku Contest. She is currently co-editing Ariadne?s Poetry Web (http://www.baymoon.com/~ariadne) and failing to learn Japanese. View all posts by J. Zimmerman
In this day of rapid climate change and the realization of its causes, this is a very meaningful juxtaposition and a potent challenge to the manufacturers of progress. But they are not listening, alas. Witness the total lack of discussion of the environment in the current American Presidential race.
Joan. A wonderful haiku! I love the idea of a walk in the desert and a walk into the future. So many ways to read this.
Joan, How beautiful!
Very nice!
Just lovely …
haiku walk
we have to slow down
to catch up
I love the subtle contrast embedded in this haiku…advancing in the midst of obscurity. Perhaps hard times lie our moment of glory.
-Adjei Agyei-Baah
I like the hint of impermanence and timelessness that is so well-stated in this verse.
A thought-provoking and enjoyable read!