seeking a path
in the darkest of nights -
an unlit lantern
in the darkest of nights -
an unlit lantern
light the lantern
midnight illumination -
midnight illumination -
to return home
(c) G.s.k. '14
Linked to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai where we read about the Japanese tōrō (灯籠 or 灯篭, 灯楼 light basket, light tower?). Please follow the link to read more on this fascinating subject!
Returning home ---- very nice Georgia :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ... :)
DeleteTo have a lantern burning upon returning home gives one a feeling of welcome, warmth and safety.
ReplyDeleteRed Paper Lantern
True very true ...
DeleteGorgeous Haiku!
ReplyDeleteThanks Usha :-)
DeleteThe irony of the first haiku is well observed, I think - I've lost track of the number of times I've gone staggering along dark paths with an unlit (metaphorical) lantern in my hand ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm guilty of using this metaphorically ... there are some who would not appreciate that in a haiku ... but it seemed suitable to me ... glad you liked it :-)
Delete