Originally posted on Sharing Thoughts: Remembering all Sung or unsung veterans Fought in world war one No lesson we learned And indulged in World war two World war three will ensure ? There Won’t be world war four  ? Armistice Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army_during_World_War_I Indian army’s unsung role and sacrifices in World War I Men of Indian…

Haiku Happenings #7: Peter Bouchier’s nonet (with #AmericanSentence) for my current #haikai challenge! fightyour waytowards peaceso that you maybloom like a poppythe battlefield is widethere is room for all of uscarrying our ammunitionwe will move in the line of fire the fields will colour a shade of red once we have overcome the foe fighting…

Originally posted on Michael Rehling: in this episode of my life fade in. the old poet is typing. well that is not extraordinary but the lighting is really good and the makeup artist has removed all the wrinkles. the hair is a well constructed mess. the director yells ‘roll’ and the show is on. CUT.…

Originally posted on PHOENIX: Old fountain – the bucket filled with dead leaves Virginia Popescu ( My first haiku is one of my favourite autumn haiku, because it illustrates the idea of wabi-sabi) * Old fountain with leaf ornament – autumn sunny day Virginia Popescu (My new haiku) Photo : Virginia Popescu Carpe diem –…

Haiku Happenings #4: Jules’ latest solo #renga for my current #haikai challenge! relatable ku(at three am 11.11…&… yesterday) frosted halo ’roundthe almost full Hunter’s moon…Veteran’s day dawn *** Sunday eve Vet won BINGOthe big jackpot – paid forward… donated portionback to local servicesfor Vet’s here in need ©JP/dh pg: 11.11/ relatable ku /haikai 112

Originally posted on Tao-Talk: To our soldiers, living and passed on, I thank you. Please accept these humble poems to honor you. Trained sacrifices To appease warmongers — White crosses, green hills Poppies pale mimics of fields blossoming red – Tears remember. Shiny medals dance on the chest of a hero – wheel-chaired, he accepts…