Haiku written for One Deep Breath's shelter prompt:
Portal at Alcazar Palace, Sevilla, Spain
Even this palace
with its door like a fortress
can't escape conflict
Ajloun Castle, Jordan
Built high on a hill
to deter all invaders
yet no safe havens
Desert Castles, Qusayr Amra, Jordan
Shelter elusive
time's erosion: stone crumbles
temporary home
In Paris they camp
in tents by the Seine while the
government dithers
It looks like home but
don't get too comfortable
soon time to move on
Decorate the rooms
settle in for a long stay
nothing permanent
You might call this home
but just simple bricks and stones
You are my real home
I traveled the world
only to discover that
home is where you are
Love the photos and your 4th last and last haiku.
Posted by: Pearl | 17 February 2007 at 00:06
first one about the alcazar palace is my favorite. i've got a thing for doors and portals. its a shame that the more beautifully we build things, the uglier we are when we tear them down.
Posted by: liquidquick | 16 February 2007 at 16:31
I was in an ashram years ago and the yogi introduced himself to a visiting young man. "Where do you live?" he asked him. The man pointed with his thumb to his heart. That image has always stayed me; the real home.
Posted by: Princess Haiku | 16 February 2007 at 08:23
These are real and honest. They spoke to me. Thank you, they're wonderful.
Posted by: Get Zapped | 15 February 2007 at 19:30
my,my what a great outpouring!
this one especially resonates for me:
You might call this home
but just simple bricks and stones
You are my real home
lovely
regards
Posted by: qazse | 14 February 2007 at 17:40
So much in these I don't know where to start. I guess it's dangerous to place too much hope and trust in mere bricks and mortar when you're in need of shelter.
Posted by: Jemima von Schindelberg | 14 February 2007 at 12:28
The most meaningful and lasting shelter comes from those who love us most...beautifully expressed:) Love the castle photos, too!
Posted by: Becca | 13 February 2007 at 23:25
I love the image of the castles, their sandy appearance along with your haikus reminds one of the impermanence of external things and the importance of all that is within. ~beautiful!
Posted by: mikim | 13 February 2007 at 16:14
Beautiful! this blog is far one of the most incredible atonish, interesting, lovely that me, lucky woman, found once....hugs
Posted by: Catalina | 13 February 2007 at 13:09
Lovely photos, lovely castles. Thought provoking words too.
Posted by: Crafty Green Poet | 13 February 2007 at 10:31
Home is where you are...so very true. I love this, stunning photos, stunning haiku. I voted for you dear:)
Posted by: Jone | 13 February 2007 at 07:00
Beautiful photos...wonderful sentiments. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tasra Dawson | 13 February 2007 at 06:59
these are just beautiful. i love .....our home within ourselves.
Posted by: helen Sattel | 13 February 2007 at 03:35
I had to sneak back down to this post to congratulate you, Tara. Congratulations on your nominations and thank you so much for stopping by to congratulate me. What a beautiful blog you have.
And I love your clock. Hope you're sleeping tight. It's 2 a.m. there. LOL
Posted by: Barb | 13 February 2007 at 02:14
These were wonderful Tara! The last two were my favorites :) That desert castle was so cool! XXOO
Tara responds:
Tammy, thank you! I was thinking of my husband when I wrote the last two.
Posted by: Tammy | 13 February 2007 at 01:20
Blessings of love peace joy and happiness.
Much love
Jeanne
X0X0
Posted by: Jeanne | 12 February 2007 at 23:51
great as usual, Tara. I specially loved the last one as well.
Posted by: miss*R | 12 February 2007 at 21:14
all are so meaningful tara, but it is the last one that has the greatest meaning for me - our home within ourselves.
Posted by: annieelf | 12 February 2007 at 19:55
Just beautiful, Tara. The last stanza really hit home for me.
Shelters may be temporary but a home in the heart last forever...
I am working on my haiku right now...
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 12 February 2007 at 18:24