humpback whale!
for a split-second
the sky steps back

 

 

(Originally published in Presence Haiku Journal #76, July 2023)

 

 

 

 

 

9 Responses

  1. Mike Says:

    Impressive verse! Entirely evokes the moment.

    🙇🏻‍♂️

  2. Mary Jo Balistreri Says:

    Kala.
    the transformation of the viewer, sky, whale–all one. A vivid description of Zoka, and your response by writing the haiku.

    Jo

  3. Debbie Says:

    So so wonderful! I could see it!

  4. Bruce Feingold Says:

    Wonderful expansive and thrilling haiku!

  5. Kala Ramesh Says:

    Thanks, Mike,
    I’m happy this ku evokes the moment for you.

  6. Kala Ramesh Says:

    Thanks a lot, Mary.
    Nice to read what you’ve said: the transformation of the viewer, sky, whale–all one.

  7. Kala Ramesh Says:

    Thanks a ton, Debbie.

  8. Kala Ramesh Says:

    Dear Mary, Mike and Debbie,

    Thanks a lot for your positive comments.
    I felt good.

  9. Barbara Sabol Says:

    The exclamation point works so well here to capture the sense of amazement and creates that “split second” of thrill. The haiku takes us there. Congrats!

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