Wednesday, August 19, 2009

another haiku

The three word wednesday words are:
decay
graceful
riot



Once Graceful dancer

reflects as old joints decay

Thoughts run riot. heal.



14 comments:

Thom Gabrukiewicz said...

As a former triathlete facing knee replacement in the future, I can totally relate to this.

anthonynorth said...

Nicely done. You're getting good at these.

Andy Sewina said...

Yeah, you got it just right!

Mark said...

That's perfect. Love it!

Queen-Size funny bone said...

sounds like your a pro.

Americanising Desi said...

and this shot the decay out with grace :)

My Decay of Graceful Riot

Tumblewords: said...

Ah, I love this - can sure identify with the old joints and such... You're a natural at haiku...

2cats said...

This was so beautiful, it took my breath away.

George S Batty said...

very very good. heal damn knee, heal

Sherri B. said...

How well put...those old joints get all of us eventually, don't they? It's a hard reality to accept.

Bobbie Sandlin said...

Beautiful, and a wonderful write about aging, and change.

Anya Padyam said...

That shows the happiness amidst the pain! Nice read!

And, congratulations on the new toy :)

PJD said...

nice use of photos, particularly how they appear to both be directing attention to the words between...

April said...

Great haiku, a beautiful bittersweet reflection.