This Haiku is dedicated to a life, which withered away early in life.He was Masooka Shiki. At an early age he was afflicted with Tuberculosis. Even in his pain he wrote poems. He was only 32 when he succummbed to his illness. His poems did not reflect the pain which was taking away his breath every moment. Hats off to his brave soul.
Here is the Haiku in his memory
A lovely flower
blooming, singing, enjoying life
struck by storm.
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Heart winning smile
brought joy on several lips
in death he smiles.
Mask on his face
reflects not his deep agony
left life young.
He is gone
but lives,in his poems
full of life.
Oh great man
fear not death, spread love
charm, kindness goodness, generosity.
Written in response to Carpe Diem's G-Writer #6 - Jen's on Shiki
Here is the Haiku in his memory
A lovely flower
blooming, singing, enjoying life
struck by storm.
]
Heart winning smile
brought joy on several lips
in death he smiles.
Mask on his face
reflects not his deep agony
left life young.
He is gone
but lives,in his poems
full of life.
Oh great man
fear not death, spread love
charm, kindness goodness, generosity.
Written in response to Carpe Diem's G-Writer #6 - Jen's on Shiki
A fitting tribute with such beautiful words, Ma'am. Such kind souls never to die but adds beauty in a perfect world. My thought to him.
ReplyDeleteThank you Vishal for such poignant words
DeleteWonderful words befitting a gentle sufferer
ReplyDeleteThank you Moonie. Welcome to my site.
DeleteMay his soul rest in peace. The Haiku are nice
ReplyDeleteThank you Ankita.
Deletewish we can learn .. hope I can spread some kindness or goodness as what use is life.
ReplyDeletemay he rest in peace..
beautiful haiku mam.. enjoyed reading them
Bikram
Thank you Bikram for your words of appreciation.
DeleteMay his soul rest in peace.. nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteThank you Payal.
DeleteI like it when poetic tributes are written, both for the dead and the living!
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Thank you Mark M. Redfearn. Welcome to my site.
DeleteWhat a lovely tribute Ushaji, great souls choose to rise above ordinary pains and pleasures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Reshma for the beautiful words.
DeleteFull of pathos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anil.
Deletevery nicely penned. He is a good idol for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you Asha.
DeleteAn apt tribute,madam.Touching.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarala.
DeleteA great tribute to Masaoka Shiki Usha ... Shiki enjoyed life without complaining about his illness ... and you have given him the honor he deserves ... thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to Shiki Usha ... you have caught his life in a very nice series of haiku. Shiki was one of the greatest haiku-poets and he never complained being ill. He enjoyed life as we all should do.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristjaan. After reading about his life I was very moved. He fought bravely with the disease. He was a winner,,,, even in his death he was a winner. He will always live in the hearts of his followers.
Deletehe was an amazing tragic figure. a fitting tribute
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous, heartfelt tribute to Shiki - wow. His mask that doesn't reflect his agony -- very touching.
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