4/27/2012

Haiku: Political Sacrifice?

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eyes clouded by love
he reveals himself a lech
clarity moves in


clarity moves in
just as health packs up and leaves
wisdom comes too late


1949-2010




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Written for Haiku Heights April Heights Challenge - Day 28: Clarity.

11 comments:

Brian Miller said...

yep...and just think he could have been president...oy...just what we need...haha...ugh

Grace said...

That is fate.. and sometimes it all works out for the best ~

Tara R. said...

I like the way you worked in the ending/beginning line. Tied the two sides together in a very poignant way.

Tigerbrite said...

Life and love are what we make it :)

kaykuala said...

It takes all kinds, Patti! Poetic justice that it was discovered well in time! Great thoughts!

Hank

vivinfrance said...

A clever twist on the prompt.

☂☆ Vållῐ ★♬ said...

'Wisdom comes too late'
Yes, happens at times....gr8 haiku!
Fuddling thoughts

Adura Ojo said...

Everything works for the best...sometimes. I suppose there is clarity in timing.

Pranita said...

Timing is really important.. but better late than never i guess!
Beautifully composed!
Shower of rejuvenation - A Haiku

Jaideep said...

Good take on clarity and wisdom, keep going!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Who we really are becomes apparent sooner or later.

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