Haiku Prompt Challenge # 110: Change & Mind

This is my first-time entering Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge. I was inspired to be a part of the challenge whenever I read Vashti Q-Vega's prompt posts.

Ronovan Hester @ Ronovan Writes is the host of this challenge that starts every Monday and the deadline ends Sunday. He chooses two words that are to be used in the challenge and anyone can participate. You can click the above link for the contest guidelines if interested in joining the challenge.

CHANGE & MIND

adapt to meet change

seasons quickly come and go

keep an open mind


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cupid's cure (senryu)

broke up with boyfriend

moody emotional wreck

ice-cream therapy

+++++

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Mouse Work (Whitney)

I work hard

catching mice for

a living,

and deserve to

 be pampered

and waited on.

It is the purr-fect lifestyle.

+ + + 

A Whitney has 7 lines with a syllable count of 3/4/3/4/3/4/7.

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the stork (senryu)

beloved courier

delivers special orders

diapers full of fun

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a frog's fairy tale (haiku)

wet and warty skin

lonely female entice mates

no croaking beauty

I wrote this haiku sometime ago for a contest that had a frog based theme.

Thank you MKFlood @ community.art-is-fun.com (the Art Colony) for allowing me to use your lovely artwork once more!

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southern winter - (haiku)

cold sunny weather

mists small tropical island

north wind's frosty breath

 I usually experience chilly weather this time of year in my hometown, unlike most parts of the island, but it's still nice going outdoors.

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Not Amused (Monotetra)

I want to write and post today

But cannot find a word to say

All the stories have gone away

My mood is grey, my mood is grey

Where will I find the thoughts to write

A wordless screen gives me a fright

Writers' block haunt me day and night

Is this my plight, is this my plight

These jottings will not work for me
My muse it seems have set me free
She skipped on me for sun and sea
So doomed I be, so doomed I be

A Monotetra has 4 lines in monorhyme. Each line is in tetrameter (4 metrical feet) for a total of 8 syllables. The last line contains 2 metrical feet which is repeated. There can be 1 stanza or many.


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My Love Calls (Nonet)

My beloved was lost at sea one day

Sailing when the angry storm blew

I hear his voice call my name

His love for me still true

He came back for me

To sail the sea

Come with me

I miss 

You

A Nonet has 9 lines with a 9 syllable count in the first line. It decreases in syllable count per line. Rhyming is optional.

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Tranquil Moments (Poetry)

Peace

Undisturbed

Alone and happy

Without a care

Tranquillity

Forgetting pain and frustration

I play with my conscience

Nothing to fear

Meditation

Deep inner thoughts

My mind refreshed

Intellect renewed

Silence is bliss

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The Inner Child (Nonet)

There is a child within all of us

Always yearning to be carefree

To play around in the grass

And splash in rain puddles

Why do we restrain

This hidden soul

Who wants to

Relive

Youth

A Nonet has 9 lines with a 9 syllable count in the first line. It decreases in count per line. Rhyming is optional.

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Love Is...

Love is finding pure perfection 

In the persons we share our souls with

Ignoring their faults which are visible

No-one is perfect so we must accept

Them for who they are and always

See their inner beauty remembering

They will also be observing ours

Poetic justice taken. No punctuation.

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life insurance (senryu)

Wad of Money

worked hard for money

to leave grieving family

what a shopping spree

I would prefer to have my loved one alive. How about you?

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communication (haiku)

Wolf

the sounds of the wild

nature's way to keep in touch

a howl call away

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Temptation (Acrostic)

Delectable chocolates

Tempting

Enticing

Moaning for more

Pleasing

Teasing

Alluring

Tantalizing for sure

I taste you

Ooh...sweet sensations

Never had it so good before....

It's not easy resisting you.....sigh.

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Birthday Blessings!

A birthday is such a God given joy

I give you blessings, my cherished boy

Make a wish, blow out the candles on the cake

The future is a journey you will soon have to take

Birthdays only come but once per year

You are growing too much for me to bear

Once my baby, fastly approaching adulthood

I'll do my best to raise you as a mother should 

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A Fitting End - Poetry

I saw you across the crowded room

And knew you were meant for me

I want to hold you in my arms

And caress you so tenderly

But what I saw made me blue

Another woman was holding you

I was filled with jealous rage, I confess

Until her body got stuck fitting "MY" dress

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Undying Faith

For my Mother, who is always loved, never forgotten.

There is sadness in me, now that you are gone

You left before your grandchildren were born

I felt so much sorrow when you passed away

And remember the tears cried that woeful day

Your loyal devotion to God in your agony of pain

Was something I questioned, you tried to explain

Why He would let you suffer, your body decayed

You loved Him too much and fervently prayed

I am older now, and understand the lesson you gave

And desperately want Him to touch my soul and save

Like you, the good times and the bad times I'll endure

For my renewed faith in Him will live forevermore

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Bedtime Blues

Bedtime

Aw Mom, It cannot be time for bed
I'm not sleepy, let's play a game instead
It is still early, the clock just says eight
Just a little more time, I won't stay up late

I'm thirsty, please may I have some juice
Cards or tv, I think I will let you choose
You know, some cookies would be nice to eat
That sure would make a nice bedtime treat

I'll just watch tv while you go fix a snack
Take your time Mom, no need to hurry back
Staying up late is going to be my main mission
Cuz I love to watch Superman use his special vision

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My Christmas Wish (Acrostic Poem)

Christmas Tree and Gifts

Many trees to trim, lots of tasty goodies to bake
You'd better remember the orphans' gifts to take

Christmas shoppers are frustrated and so tired
Having to get the kids' gifts, or they will be" fired"
Roll out the garland, quickly decorate the front door
In a minute carolers will come knocking once more
Snowmen and snow angels are bound to delight
Tow trucks are aplenty and giving us all a fright
Mealtimes will always be treasured occasions
As some relatives are coming from far locations
Special times that bring festivities for all nations

Warm the cider,  bring out some more wine
It is time for our prayers and then we'll dine
Seasons Greetings for a very Happy Holiday
Hoping all you wish for will come your way!

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Give Me Love

Give me love without any reason

One that won't change with season

Give me love to be my dearest friend

A love that nurtures until the very end

Give me love as sunny as the day

So he'll see clearly to walk my way

Give me love branded on his heart

A love no-one will ever tear apart

Give me love, one so understanding and kind

No more deceiving love to play with my mind

Give me love that will show his tender care

I want to be happy, and not cry another tear

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