when bright love returns
dark mute birds once again sing
dance on murdered dreams
i have heard it said a good haiku needs no explanation.
so i will speak softly and say with great compassion
who among us has not fallen short of our brightest dreams?
who has not loved and lost?
who has not sung wildly and found their song fall on deaf ears?
today
forgive.
today
do not hold back .
today
say yes to love.
today
believe
fiercely.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
it's friday song birds,
come
haiku my heart!
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Happy Friday from the East Coast!
Posted by: Delphyne | November 29, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Wonderfully wise advice Rebecca. What a great reminder and wonderful haiku.
Posted by: Poet Laundry | November 29, 2012 at 11:21 PM
Loved and lost...the subject of my latest haiku. Amazing how things sync. I wrote my haiku a few days ago, was hesitant to post it here, but when I visited your blog, I knew it was time. I will dance on murdered dreams, in hope that I can resurrect them!
Thank you for being here in the blogsphere.
Posted by: Karen | November 29, 2012 at 11:27 PM
I wrote of dreaming and being awake and not knowing which is true... of angels, if I were one, I would be fallen, I think... Forgiveness... I would first need to forgive my self... maybe as I dance, I can shine some light through the dark cracks of this me who fights fiercely each and every day for love... XO
Posted by: Lea | November 29, 2012 at 11:43 PM
My dear Rebecca, I recently posted about Susan Jeffers who sadly passed away in October, she was a bright light in my life, she talked about the exquisite moments! When I come here to your words I know exactly what she meant, your words are few but exquisite, that is how I would describe them ~ my shining star. :~)xxx
Will return with haiku later.
Posted by: Sue Fox | November 30, 2012 at 01:34 AM
Yes, love, forgiveness, and these lead us to calmer water and a peaceful way of living. On and on we go, all from a simple Haiku.
I'm leaving today and will be on the road. To take a road trip is a dream come true for me. I will be in my glory and remember the path that got me here and the chance to express that here with this wonderful circle.
Peace
Posted by: spadoman | November 30, 2012 at 04:40 AM
yes, yes, YES! it is true, opening our hearts to possibility, with love, and compassion for ourselves and all beings is the surest path to dream fulfillment Rebecca.
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | November 30, 2012 at 06:04 AM
"Say yes to love" YES, always yes. What a beautiful post today. Thank you !
Posted by: WabiSabi | November 30, 2012 at 06:20 AM
Bright love is what we're here for, no? And yes, we have all felt the pain of lost love and unfullfilled dreams...but always, we have another chance to live, love, forgive. You say it so beautifully, yet again.
Posted by: Dawn Elliott | November 30, 2012 at 07:33 AM
Wise words and a beautiful haiku Rebecca - as always! Light and love to you dear!
Posted by: Marit | November 30, 2012 at 08:15 AM
revivng old dreams and bringing them back to life is what you inspire in me.
Posted by: gemma | November 30, 2012 at 08:16 AM
Love that last line.
Posted by: Anthony North | November 30, 2012 at 08:33 AM
I think your haiku can mean many different things to each of us, but it always touches us, and speaks to us alone!
Posted by: Andrea thompson | November 30, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Your haiku and words warm my heart. Thank you for your wise and wonderful words every week!
Posted by: Barbara | November 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM
How beautiful and wise!
Posted by: peggy gatto | November 30, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Deaf ears? I know them well, all too well.
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | November 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM
All of life in one photo and brief words ~ such an 'enlightened' woman ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
Posted by: Carol | November 30, 2012 at 03:09 PM
beautiful
Posted by: phil | November 30, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Good day! It was such a great pleasure to visit your personal blog and in particularly to read this article. Will you be so kind and answer my question. Do you practice guest blogging?
Posted by: ScientificAwesomeness | December 14, 2012 at 04:15 AM