This week, the prompt words for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Challenge are ‘Future’ and ‘Give’.
I let my mind wander for a while, and kept coming back to Maddison Wood, one of my characters. The prompt words inspired me to write a haiku about the sacrifice she makes to save a stranger. The him, for those familiar with my work, is Donovan (who is tortured during the Hympe Trials).
If you’ve never tried out a haiku before, and you’d like to learn more, click here to read Ronovan’s article on how to write a haiku poem in English form.
Thank you for reading and thanks, as always, to Ronovan for providing us with this great opportunity.
Until next time.
Mel
Melissa Barker-Simpson is an author, a mother, an interpreter, a blogger and a geek – not necessarily in that order. She writes mystery, thriller, fantasy, science fiction and romance. Melissa lives with her two daughters in the North of England.
Melissa Barker-Simpson 
A gorgeous haiku, Mel! Really lovely. 🙂
Thank you, Wendy. I’m so glad you think so 😀
You’ve inspired me to post one this week! ♥
Awesome! Thank you. I’ll look forward to reading it ❤
Changing Worlds is next on my list so I’m excited to finally learn more about this character and her world 🙂
Thanks, Callum. I hope you like her 🙂
That’s lovely, Mel–a Haiku about your book. What a great idea.
Thanks, Jacqui. She sneaks in when I least expect it, but it seemed to fit 😀
Very meaningful haiku, Mel. I love it! 😀
Thanks so much 😀
The story and image make this work even better. 🙂 It all goes together so great.
Thanks, Ronovan. I’m so glad it worked 🙂 Happy 4th of July.