Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Haiku--By Ralph Stott--England

moonless night
white peacock
challenged by searchlight
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empty biro
first-aid
of ever decreasing circles
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setting sun
striding home
staring-stance of alpaca
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Ralph Stott was born in Kent, England in 1957. He is married and has two daughters.  He studied design at the Medway College of Design in the mid-70's. Expressing ideas through the written/visual media, has always interested him. Ralph began to dedicate more time to poetry with The Writers and Poetry Alliance, in particular the 'Stylists' forum, over the last 3 years. He has self published one book called Legends For Lunchtime; a collection of short stories and has a second book pending called The Sounding.

10 comments:

  1. Ralph, me thinks you are on a roll! Awesome! Sheri

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    1. Thank you Sheri for stopping by. I trained for a road race, often at night; these are a few of my observations that kept my mind alert! Glad you enjoyed. Ralph

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    1. Your comments are appreciated. This style has been elusive to me as my empty biro would testify! Ralph

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  3. This set is fantastic... I had to cringe at the alpaca incident... Been there, done that. Those guys are far from cordial.

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  4. Yes, a three line conversation with an alpaca is outstaying their welcome! Thank you for your comments. Best wishes. Ralph

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  5. Nice work, Ralph. I enjoyed all three of your haiku. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    1. Many thanks Maurice. I didn't know Haiku 'moments' existed, til I joined this site. Best wishes Ralph.

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  6. these are quite stark...strong images in these haikus. great work!

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  7. Hello. Yes,they are. Editor's choice maybe. Glad you popped by. I'm new to this style. Encouragement appreciated. Ralph.

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