Sunday, May 25, 2008

Reflecting On Reflections



For One Single Impression Prompt: Reflections




He sat in his cell
Reflecting for decades
-Truth and Salvation.


Before the gallows
He knew how much she had meant
-a last reflection.


He looked at the way
Ripples travelled up mountains
-his view from the lake.


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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2008 at 3:36 AM

    A story in so few lines. Very well done. Salvation..is it easy?!

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  2. SandyCarlsonMay 25, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    The story and the suggested story in this are evocative, Edward. This is powerful. Thanks.
    Writing in Faith: Poems

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  3. BarbMay 25, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    How sad the first two are, a life of regrets.

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  4. RavenMay 25, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Love the third one - what a cool idea - ripples traveling up the mountain.

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  5. AnonymousMay 25, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    Three wonderful haiku. The first makes me think of the desert fathers sitting alone in meditation, waiting for the Holy One's Word.

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  6. qualcosa di belloMay 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM

    wow, that first one really packs a jolt!

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  7. Patois42May 27, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Harshness in ku style. I'd like to believe he found what he was seeking.

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  8. AnonymousMay 27, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    timeless in thoughtful contemplation... truth n salvation is something to think abt... a pity his last reflection, wonder if she knew.... a most beautiful view..

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  9. DeLiMay 28, 2008 at 1:20 AM

    more than facing the challenge of looking back is the humility needed to fully reflect on reflections.

    thanks for sharing.

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  10. Annie JeffriesMay 28, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Love at the last. Truth. It's all about love.

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