refugee train
small hands starfished
against the glass
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Debbie Strange
Debbie Strange is a tanka and haiku poet, as well as an avid photographer. Her current passion is for creating tanshi (small poem) art. You are invited to see her work on Twitter @Debbie_Strange.
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Amazing haiku with such a strong visual image and emotional overtones!
The haiku on its own is visually powerful. The stark simplicity of the photographic image is a perfect stage for such a visual poem. Nothing in the image diminishes the power of the haiku. The whole is quietly but emotionally strong.
Amazing haiku with such a strong visual image and emotional overtones!
Thanks so much for your kind words!
ohhh such a touch has Debbie Strange
A thousand thanks!
hands together
setting out on a wing
and a prayer
Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work!
Wonderful use of “starfished” and perfect image.
Thank you for your generous comment!
Yes I love the appropriation of a noun like this in the service of a verb. Nicely done.
a powerfully visual and poignant poem — this one will stay with me.
I’m so pleased to know that this poem resonated with you – thank you!
Poignant image
Thanks kindly for taking the time to comment!
Beautiful!
I’m grateful for your lovely comment!
Such a poignant one.
I’m grateful to know that this resonated with you – thank you!
OMG! This is so visual! The use of “starfish” is brilliant.
A thousand thanks for your enthusiastic appreciation!
The haiku on its own is visually powerful. The stark simplicity of the photographic image is a perfect stage for such a visual poem. Nothing in the image diminishes the power of the haiku. The whole is quietly but emotionally strong.
Thanks so much for your in-depth and generous comments. You’ve made my day!