This has been a good/
day to learn again what it/
means to be free brave.
Inspired by this song, which I heard for the first time this morning, as I was doubting myself and my place as a writer.
Tag Archives: working through issues
Late Nights Learning To Be Brave: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
I learned why I stay/
up late nights: Not to flirt, but/
to learn to be brave.
Or
… It’s not to flirt, but to learn brav’ry.
What Others Think: Revolutionary IMprov Haiku
What others think is/
not vital. Learn what works for/
you and God. Do that*.
OR
Have joy.
Fear Falling Failing: Revolutionary IMprov Rhyming Haiku
To stand on cliffs, gaze/
at the abyss, fear falling /
is foolish failing.
OR
Stand on cliffs! Gaze at/
the abyss! To fear falling /
is foolish failing.
Not Sharing To Learn: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
Her soul felt so much/
pain. We could have learned from it,/
but she stayed silent.
Congealing Truths: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
I like when we talk/
because our discussions help/
congeal truthful thoughts*.
OR
*thoughts of truth
Easy Choice To Smile: Revolutionary ConTEXTing Haiku
If I go to a/
meeting where all are sad, should I/
get sad or lift them?
Growth Patterns: Revolutionary ImproVerse Haiku
Though writing’s painful,/
my musings should make you glad./
It shows we’re growing.
My Responsibility: Revolutionary ConTEXTing Haiku
My kids could have said:/
“Dad, remember who you are/
and what we stand for.”