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Poetry thread

Lotus

I quite like writing poetry and so I thought I'd start a thread - please post your poems here. The first one I want to share is one I posted on another thread recently, about autistic people being typecast.

It's called "I don't wanna be typecast"

I don't wanna be typecast, I'm not a Tinpot

Unimportant, inferior or worthless, I'm not.

I'm not a savant, no genius IQ

But I'm not stupid, I can learn stuff too.

Don't think there is no emotion there

I have empathy, consideration and care

I don't wanna be typecast, no matter what we do

We're all individuals, I'm me and you're you

Parents

  • "Autistic Joy"

    *************

    Absorbed in interests

    Immersed in their enjoyment

    The world fades away

    **************

    Enjoying colours

    Textures, shapes, movement and form

    Sensory pleasures

    **************

    Enjoying patterns

    Language, numbers, dance, music

    Deep satisfaction

    **************

    Nature, animals,

    Creative activities,

    Deep knowledge diving

    **************

    Structure and order

    Quiet, calm environments

    Peace in safe spaces

    **************

    Accepting oneself

    Not social expectation

    Brings autistic joy

    **************

  • in reply to Lotus

    I looked it up and it seems: 

    "Traditional haiku often emphasizes concrete imagery from nature or sensory experience, but modern English haiku can definitely explore emotional or philosophical themes."

    I had a go (I am not sure it works as well in English, it is very Japanese).

    ******

    Leaves flutter to ground,
    Trees endure harsh winter storms,
    Calm returns in spring.

    ******

    Judge yourself wisely,
    Know your mind with careful thought,
    Freedom is your own.

    ******

    Nature’s rhythm moves,
    Beauty lives where you allow,
    Calmness flows within.

    ******

    Sensitivity,
    Overwhelm and turbulence,
    Balance follows peace.

    ******

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  • in reply to Lotus

    I looked it up and it seems: 

    "Traditional haiku often emphasizes concrete imagery from nature or sensory experience, but modern English haiku can definitely explore emotional or philosophical themes."

    I had a go (I am not sure it works as well in English, it is very Japanese).

    ******

    Leaves flutter to ground,
    Trees endure harsh winter storms,
    Calm returns in spring.

    ******

    Judge yourself wisely,
    Know your mind with careful thought,
    Freedom is your own.

    ******

    Nature’s rhythm moves,
    Beauty lives where you allow,
    Calmness flows within.

    ******

    Sensitivity,
    Overwhelm and turbulence,
    Balance follows peace.

    ******

Children
  • in reply to Lotus

    I think it should normally be one verse and stand alone without a title. Probably with artistic calligraphy, kanji vertical on the right and a stylised picture on the left. Something aesthetically pleasing. Of a tree, bridge and tea house, perhaps with bamboo and a small waterfall, and some mountains in the distance. Sort of minimalist art, the type that adorns lacquer work boxes. Possibly in red and black or blue and black. I think you can make more pleasing sounds in Japanese with more rhyming, and double meanings.

    It seems in English multiple verses are ok and you can have a title. Something like:

    Quiet endurance.

    Seasonal stillness.

    I liked Japan, it has many good qualities.

  • in reply to Stuart333

    I think it does work well, but you haven't given it a title?