October 24, 2010

Haiku Heights #14: Optimistic Rose

no sunlight
the optimistic rose
refuses to fade

13 comments:

Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela Adams said...

A beautiful, inspiring idea! Lovely haiku!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

I'm teaching my middle-school students about three different types of figurative language: metaphor, simile and personification. Your haiku is a lovely example of personification, and I intend to share it with my students. Thank you!

Not Optimistic

Strummed Words said...

I also had the idea of the rose blooming in autumn! Very nice haiku.
Optimistic

spiritsoflena said...

It also has a theme of strength,which is nice.

Teresa said...

Very lovely tribute to an never ending spirit.

Joanne Olivieri said...

Very inspiring haiku on hope. Beautiful, Priyanka.

The Write Girl said...

What beauty and inspiration in your haiku. It is amazing how the simplest things can inspire us.

eyeography said...

Wow, beautiful and inspiring...
we can definitely use this in our life

Uma Anandane said...

Nice!optimistic look

Jingle said...

a rose has will,
what a delicious deal.
uplifting Haiku.

Suburban Farm said...

So much meaning in so few words. Uplifting indeed!

Amanda Moore said...

this is darling great use of the optimistic prompt! I could not find a magpie for you so I will come back and check later. I take part in a wednesday haiku as well email me if you would like to join us !

Vinay Leo R. said...

Priyanka, this is a beautiful haiku.. I like that optimistic rose.. it means a lot..!