Lining hills , fluttering in the wind -prayers , blessings ,
hope. The Buddha came and went. And new flags were raised. Flags of red, flags
of sorrow. Yet some vestiges of the
glory lingers~
As old prayer flags fade,
Old hope makes way
for new
the mountain watches
/*So my fist attempt at haibun. Well as you would've guessed this is about the situation Tibet finds itself in. Check out some pictures of the prayer flags that I speak of. */
Haibun is a very interesting form...
ReplyDeleteit's sad, isn't it, when the spiritual leader of a people has to live in exile.
ReplyDeletegood haibun. but can i offer a suggestion? i think it should be that much more perfect if there are no spaces between the 3 last lines, making it as a normal haiku. but perhaps you have a reason for the spaces. :)
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just made those changes , thanks for pointing that out :)
DeleteYes it is a sorry state indeed
Lovely haibun :)
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that although there is sorrow, the glory of hope still dances in the air. The images go wonderfully with the words.
ReplyDeleteyes , it does
DeleteI agree a wonderful haibun!
ReplyDeleteDonna@LivingFromHappiness
so much hope, let it prevail.
ReplyDeleteI hope that the mountain is rewarded with some beautiful views. And more hope. Nice haibun!
ReplyDeleteThe mountain is such a place to give your praise.. Love the sight of those flags.
ReplyDeletethanks bjorn
DeleteLovely photos and poem
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Suyash
Thanks for dropping in at my Sunday Lime today
Much love...
Wonderful. I hung my "paper" prayer flags that were given to me years ago. And yes the have faded, but, not their presence.
ReplyDeleteZQ
that is such a poignant image
DeletePowerful piece - the mountain will be guarding the followers for the time being
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
i hope they do a good job of it !
DeleteVery moving. Succinct and eloquent.
ReplyDeletea beautiful haibun...& lovely photos...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love prayer flags and Tibet owns a piece of my heart. Loved this haibun, great work.
ReplyDeleteI love the sight of prayer flags - a very inspiring subject for your poetry.
ReplyDeletesubtle and powerful ~
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