Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #50

This is my contribution to Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Prompt Series. Here are the prompts this week:

GAIN and HOUND

I got carried away and played around with the prompts a little. It was great fun. Thanks to Ronovan, as always, for the opportunity.


This good, loyal hound

He awaits your attention

With no hope of gain


The darkness hounds me

Like a leech upon my soul

Its loss is my gain


With a thrill that hounds

I await your gentle touch;

the pleasure I gain


Thanks for stopping by.

Mel

22 responses to “Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #50”

  1. callummclaughlin Avatar

    Wonderful, Mel! These really are fantastic. I don’t want to hear you belittling your poetry skills ever again πŸ˜‰

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Ha! Thanks, Callum. The practice is really helping and reading great haiku *subtle nod* is a bonus. I did have tremendous fun this week, so I’m glad you like them πŸ˜€

      1. callummclaughlin Avatar

        Subtle nod duly noted and very much appreciated πŸ˜‰ I’m glad you’re having fun with haiku, it really shows πŸ™‚

  2. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    Oh I love the first one. Anything about dogs and their loyalty and forgiveness grabs me. Nicely done, Mel.

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Thanks, Jacqui πŸ˜€

  3. jazzytower Avatar

    You had a nice go at it here:) I really liked all 3.

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Thank you πŸ™‚ I’m glad you enjoyed them.

  4. Olga Avatar

    You are becoming quite the haiku artist. A nice threesome. My favourite is the second since I do like the darker side of life.

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Aw, thanks, Olga. I try πŸ˜€ I liked the second one too. It was actually the first one I wrote.

  5. Patricia Lynne (@plynne_writes) Avatar

    Awesome job. I like how they all told something different.

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Thanks, Patricia πŸ˜€

  6. Silver Threading Avatar
    Silver Threading

    Excellent, Mel! You are going to make me work hard this week! ❀

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Ha! Thanks πŸ˜€ I’m sure you’ll blow us away β™‘

  7. angel7090695001 Avatar
    angel7090695001

    You were being a bit modest when you talked about your poetry skills, Melissa. I love this haiku. I must read next weeks.

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Thanks, Louise πŸ™‚ I have been practising for a few weeks now. I enjoy it.

  8. Cassie Avatar

    These are lovely! I especially enjoyed the last one. πŸ’—

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Thanks so much, Cassie β™‘

  9. marjma2014 Avatar

    Three excellent haiku, my favourite is the darkness hounds me, oh I’m jealous of that one!

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Thank you πŸ˜€ I’m really glad you enjoyed them. I was trying for humour again, and almost made it this week!

  10. Elizabeth Avatar

    Hi Mel, I love he middle one! πŸ™‚

    1. mbarkersimpson Avatar

      Thanks, Elizabeth. I think that’s my favourite too! πŸ˜€

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