(Photo by:Tif Holmes)
the nails
left on the old fence...
first light
Prompts:
1.Haiku Hights:"#153-FIRST"
Haiku Hights
2.The Collaborative Photo-Haiku Project,July2012, Entry11
Photo-Haiku Project
3.Theme-Thursday: Inspiring Things
Theme-Thursday
Loredana Donovan July 14, 2012 6:32 PM
Very strong metaphor in your haiku, which is open to interpretation and has a bit of mistery to it. To me, the nails on the old fence could signify perhaps pain from the past, which has been healed by spiritual enlightenment. Lovely. Thanks for sharing. :)
Mrsupole July 16, 2012 12:56 AM
I'm not sure if I have a different view of the nails because I am older but to me the nails go with the old saying that something is "As tough as nails." meaning that one never gives up or that something cannot be destroyed. So for me the nails represent that they are still there each day holding that fence in the same place upon which it was built and they will be there with each new day to give their support. Also for me the nails could represent one's parents who will be there for their children to love and support them each day of their life.
Jaideep July 18, 2012 3:19 AM
Hi, nails paving way for new light, end marking beginning, lovely!
Rita Odeh July 20, 2012 11:58 PM
Hi Jaideep. I like the layer you could see in this poem. As a christian believer, nails remind me of our Lords sufferings on the cross in order to pave the way of salvation for us. HIS nails are eternal,left there for ever. The fence separates the world of believers from non-believers. I am glad that you raised this point even though you discussed it in general.
Interesting photo with such a complementary haiku...
ReplyDeleteThank for your return visit and constant support, Joanne.
DeleteInteresting indeed!
ReplyDeleteFirst peek of loving future
I am glad you like it,Peanuta.
DeleteGreat to see that your back on board. I also missed posting on CPHP. Miss yah, sis!
ReplyDeleteMiss you, too. I enjoyed reading all your new poems on CPHP and voting for you. I am glad that Tif didn't stop this project and having a chance to meet there again.
DeleteNice write! I'm still trying to understand the nuances of a haiku. Wrote one for the first time. Need to learn from such nice poems. :)
ReplyDeleteKeep reading good haiku and you will catch its spirit. Thanks for your visit and uplifting comment.
DeleteFelice giornata a te...ciao
ReplyDelete(Translation)Happy day to you ... hello
DeleteHappy day to you, too. Thanks :))
DeleteHi Loredana. You are not only a great poet but a great critic too. Please, let me move your comment to the front page so that everybody can enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteHi Rita,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Theme Thursday! Glad to have you join us and I hope you have lots of fun playing each week.
I'm not sure if I have a different view of the nails because I am older but to me the nails go with the old saying that something is "As tough as nails." meaning that one never gives up or that something cannot be destroyed. So for me the nails represent that they are still there each day holding that fence in the same place upon which it was built and they will be there with each new day to give their support. Also for me the nails could represent one's parents who will be there for their children to love and support them each day of their life.
Thank you for playing in this weeks Theme Thursday and I hope you are inspired by each weeks new theme.
God bless.
Hi Mrsupole.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your analysis of this poem. I am glad that you have a different perspective. I have once read that a good poem has different layers and each one can see another layer.
Moreover, the prompts at your blog reflect your creative soul. I am honored to know you and join the challenges.
Me too:))
ReplyDeleteHi, nails paving way for new light, end marking beginning, lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Jaideep. I like the layer you could see in this poem. As a christian, nails remind me of our Lords sufferings on the cross in order to pave the way of salvation for us. HIS nails are eternal,left there for ever. The fence separates the world of believers from non-believers.
DeleteI am glad that you raised this point even though you discussed it in general. Please, let me copy it to the front page.
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