Elizabeth Rose

This is the most subtle of the pieces I have written, looking back towards the more traditional form. I also believe that “Mortal” is my most beautiful haiku yet. Do you agree?

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Despite the (ever so slow and confused) dawn of nano, the fabulous dogmatika still lives on. Although my atentions have been focused elsewhere, my latest haiku can be found there. It´s called The fifth Drink. Go read it.

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after some subtle fine tuning and some excellent advice…
“to write a poetry form, immerse yourselfin it rather than craft it…you’ll naturally write in that form if its right”
Again, dogmatika have selected a perfect image from one of my favourite artists. So, here is my latest creation…any thoughts? Am I improving? Which has been your favourite? […]

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 Ever been in a situation where you feel compelled to go with the moment or make a decision? when you feel wistful and like your life is following its correct course? try reading “The calling”. See if you have been there too.

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As the summer is cooling, what a perfect backdrop for the latest elizabeth rose haiku over on dogmatika. Love affair will ring true to many, I´m cartain. Thanks to Jim for the earlier comment on my haiku series. Its always good to know someone is enjoying your work. Interested? Then go read Love Affair

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The latest offering is a more gentle subject and theme than usual. This miniature moment of thought considers the lighter side and opportunities raised in a chance meeting or contented love affair. Read Kaleidescope over my weekly slot at dogmatika.

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The more haiku you write the harder it becomes. This is because you want each one to be as perfect as the last. I’m loving dogmatika for inspiring me with this challenge. Now I wonder…is work getting to me in the deep recesses of my mind? Read my latest haiku over on dogmatika and […]

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This one was based on a poem that i wrote as a child that won an award in Middlesbrough where I was dragged up. it was published in an anthology, but of course that is now lost. Its amazing how some things only feel precious when they’re gone. Butcher’s Hook is now up on dogmatika […]

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I love the challenge of the haiku; a complete thought captured in a three lines, adhering to nature. Of course, life is somewhat more urban than the ancient japanese times whenhaiku was formed. Therefore, I’ve stuck to a grittier theme. Read Memorial over on dogmatika

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The three liners continue, and I’m proud to be continuing the tradition of haiku, as bastardised as i’ve made it. I’ve not heard any complaints yet howeve! This latest morsel has a bitter taste. Read God’s Sweets over on dogmatika…

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