No freedom to breathe
Captured in net of self doubt
Belief slowly dies
Little drops of faith
Ripples in troubled waters
Keeps battle alive
Recapture the trust
Guidance to correct the paths
Once more, I breathe free
Written for Haiku Heights, #20 – Faith
Also for One Single Impression, #145 – Freedom
Also for Sunday Scribblings, #244 – Guidance

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Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
How true my dear frend, how true! Life is like bobbing up and down in water.. panting and gasping, and catching some air..
yep. it is like that for sure, Purvi ๐ need that air, absolutely…
Wonderful– without faith sometimes there isn’t much left in life to hang onto to keep the “battle alive”. I love this, Leo. xoxo
yep. nothing at all without faith to hang onto, Bodhi… glad u love it..!
breath taking…
three cute Haikus in a poem.
I got to learn this.
Cheers!
Thanks for the inspirations.
I thought the same too…
awesome read.
thank u, Gracefulglider ๐
u know haiku already, don’t u Ji? ๐ฎ ๐
thanks for the inspirations to u too ๐
A sentiment not unfamiliar to me. You captured the struggle beautifully in your haikus.
thanks, Cheryl ๐ glad u liked the sentiment.
A set of three Haiku’s beautifully done Leo!! Getting that freedom slowly through faith and self belief and good guidance is the right path to success!! A stifled soul would surely be able to breathe easy ๐
thank u, Nanka ๐ glad u liked the set of three.. ๐ yes, that is a right path alright ๐
well done
thanks Batty ๐
This just perfectly captured the writing prompt – as serene as a “little drop of faith.” It’s often these little moments that save the day… even the life. Bravo.
thanks, April ๐ glad u felt I captured the writing prompt ๐
Your haiku are absolutely beautiful. I’m so glad you ended it with a return of trust, something so hard to do once it’s lost. Mine are here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/weekend-freedom/ and http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/faith/
thank you, Teresa ๐ glad u liked the haikus..
Very powerful haikus..
the faith one is toooooo good… ๐
thank u, Sumit ๐
Wonderful Leo.. That’s why you always inspire me and many more..
–Someone is Special–
thanks very much, SiS.. ๐
Well said Leo,
truly a little bit of faith revives our belief in ourselves. Frees one from doubt!!!
Cheers
yeah. very much it does, Vibz.. very much ๐
beautifully woven words !
thanks very much, Nimue.
Aah, the last line was just perfect..like a good, long sigh of relief..Jae
glad u liked it, Jae ๐
I love!!! definitely starting my week on a faithly note ๐ thanx
repeated the comment, GG? ๐
I blame it on my connection, but no harm done, right? ๐
drop by http://wanjikumwaurah.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/she-was-14/ help me spread the message.
no harm done, Graceful Glider. ๐
I love it.. them!!! ๐ I will def’ start this week on a faithly note ๐ a good one to you too
have a nice start to the week, Gracefulglider ๐
The second stanza was so powerful…beautiful!
thanks very much, Sweetest in the Gale ๐ glad u liked it.
Wonderful write, speaks of breathing free, cherishing the qualities that come…
thank u very much, Reflections ๐
I took a very strong message from this short and beautiful piece!
glad u liked the message, gnarlyoak ๐
No for you I don’t have to use any special words, just this…. BEAUTIFULLY INSPIRING.. Thanks Leo!!!!
thank you for the praise too, Rji ๐ glad it inspires someone..!
Beautiful!
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And do get aboard the Poetry Train every Monday
mornings and thereafter!
thank u, Gautami ๐
Faith conquers all! I love your haikus Leo.
glad u loved the haikus, Write Girl. thank u for stopping by ๐
Recapture the Trust…
Great inspiration.
thanks a lot, Harshadji ๐
Been there….excellent interpretation of the prompt Leo, enjoyed reading this, it rang true!
http://www.mypoeticpath.wordpress.com
http://www.veggiesyarnsandtails.wordpress.com
glad u liked it, and that it rang true, Geraldine ๐
superb! such a smooth flow of thoughts….convey spirituality! loved it!
thanks a lot, pr910…
superb! such a smooth flow of words and ideas…..spiritual! loved it!
thanks a lot, pr910….
words that speak volumes. amazing!
thank u, Vee ๐
This is beautiful and touches my heart deeply.
No, Monkey Man’s head did not explode. More’s the pity. It did the week before. SCORE!
๐ glad u liked it Cheryl.. ๐ good luck to u this week too.. ๐
one should never stop believing in himself. you’ve got a powerful message here, leo. thanks for the wonderful prompt. ๐
http://pinklady-bing.blogspot.com/2010/12/leap-of-faith-haiku-collection.html
yes.. faith in oneself is essential very much, Pinklady ๐