One minute’s silence
twenty-two dead, dozens hurt
Millions sending love
I’m not a poet (can you tell?) but there’s comfort in putting words in order. Defining something out of chaos. I’ve been working on some posts about writing haiku: poems of just three lines – some say count the syllables, five, seven and five. You could try it. Anyone can – that’s the point. But more on that another time because …
In this terrible week for those who were out in Manchester to enjoy themselves in all innocence, I don’t feel like going ahead as if nothing’s happened. Gratitude that people I know are safe sits alongside sorrow for those who have lost. So this is a short one.
Maybe, reading my haiku, you will think, ‘I could do no worse and probably better!’ Please, I would be glad if you would share your haiku in a comment on my blog. Or just say hello.
Love, Maria
Credit where it’s due
The image is by Evelyn Hartshon, reproduced here under a CC licence.
Maria Donovan 
Nicely done.
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Thanks Roz, that means a lot.
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Well done, Maria. These events are so shocking that finding any words at all is a challenge…
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Thanks, Valeria. I think that’s true. At the moment the play on Radio 4 is about a bomb in World War 1. Feels very shocking to hear that too: the drama doesn’t feel like 100 years ago.
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It’s a terrible tragedy.
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Yes.
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Very poignant ,Maria . The mixture of sadness and yet hope in those few lines is tangible
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Thanks, John. Your comment says as much as the haiku, I think!
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Maria, an appropriate response and a beautiful poem. Thank you.
Coincidentally, I’m writing a Haiku a Day in May with my writing group. I find you can always find time for 17 syllables. And sometimes it leads to something more.
Thinking of you.
xx from Australia
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Oh that is great about the Haiku a Day in May, Sarah! I hope to read some. Thanks for being in touch. I miss you! xxx
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I think your haiku said it all.
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