'without earplugs'
deaf was the river
could not hear but it listened
the thirst was speechless
~ ~
when the clouds thunder
when a wilderness whispers
what are they saying ..
~ ~
dulcet dialogues
tenor,bass or soprano
how did the birds know
- april 06
~ ~
a jury listens
the verdict pre- determined
ex-parte hearings ..
[law~ex-parte:-when the accused is absent]
- april 08
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The sounds of nature can leave us speechless.
ReplyDeleteThe second reverberates with me
ReplyDeleteHi Zoya, I like these, of course the thirsty river couldn't hear, its loud rushing noises had ruined its sense of hearing. At any rate, it really doesn't matter, no one can hear a speechless one.
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Deborah Godin said...
ReplyDelete" I love the line in your Listening haiku about "speech thirst" - very powerful! "
April 5, 2009 12:24 PM
i think they say the same thing in different ways :)
ReplyDeletethe splendor..
I wish I knew! But those sounds disturb and humble me. So necessary.
ReplyDeleteThese are mind opening pieces! Wonderful...
ReplyDeleteI especially like the second one. Wouldn't it be nice to understand what the birds and the wind are saying...
ReplyDeleteNature is filled with secrets and wonders ...
ReplyDelete"deaf was the river
could not hear but it listened
the thirst was speechless"
Zoya I find this one very unique.
..many thanks everyone..
ReplyDeleteExcellent interpretations of the prompt~ I would have to say my favorite is the first one
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