I walk a tightrope –
trying to keep my balance.
I won’t fall for you.
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I walk a tightrope –
trying to keep my balance.
I won’t fall for you.
Poet Rummager 
Beautiful photo
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Grazie! It’s Matt’s photograph which shows part of a spider’s web. 🕸
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Bellissima!!!!Una foto molto particolare accompagnata come sempre da belle parole
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Sto Sorridendo! Tu sei più dolce di torta!! ❤️ 🎂 💋
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would make
the best
greeting
card 🙂
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Hallmark would be so jealous! 😀 Thank you.
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Great, both the poem and the photo. Love’s that won’t die often have more pulling power than those that are alive and willing..human nature , so complicated.
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Thank you! It makes it easier to pen poetry when an image one finds is extraordinary. Human nature is very fickle. You brought up some great points.
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thank you Penney!
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Wonderful haiku, and very cool photo!
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Matt’s photo did all the work. 😊 Words flow easily when the inspiration is already in place. Thank you!
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🙂
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An excellent Haiku Rose, and great
photo Matt.
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Thanks Alan, my shadow friend!
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Beautiful haiku, and then upon learning what the photo is, it becomes even deeper; the person is under the illusion of choice; they needn’t worry about falling, they’re stuck in a spiders web. Or maybe that’s just my interpretation. Anyway, it was great.
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Your interpretation was spot on! “I won’t fall for you.” Your options are pretty much nil when you’re stuck in a spider’s web. Thank you, Oggy!
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Balance is unnecessary when walking along a spider web tightrope, but the journey is still perilous. You also won’t make it very far.
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Yes, you’re right! Here’s the thing, your lovely photograph doesn’t tell the readers that it’s a spider web they’re viewing. So, the initial meaning of the poem only shifts if that’s divulged.
This is definitely one of my favorites of your photos. I enjoyed the dark elements, and the “illumination” on the tightrope when no hope actually exists.
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Thanks! You wouldn’t believe how long it took me to acquire a photograph of a spider web strand.
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It’s difficult to fathom the teeny tiny strand which you were able to capture with such precision. Everyday items become works of art through your camera.
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Loved it! Added to my list of the very best quotable love quotes. 🙂
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Thank you very much! xo
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The picture is awesome!
And, the haiku..it echoes the eternal philosophy of life…balance is necessary, it’s an art… 🙂
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Great to see you visiting! Beautifully worded. Thanks Mani❤️ Yes, art like letter writing. 😀
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Falling for people is very dangerous. That’s been my experience, anyway. Only a very few ever tried to catch me on the way down.
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A parachute comes in handy during those crucial times, BunK! — never depend on others to catch you; it normally doesn’t turn out well for all those involved. 😉
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Why do I expect a black widow at the end of that strand…
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….. or sneaking up behind you! Would you rather she be behind or in front? Do you like surprises, or are you more of a “face your fears” kind of prey??
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I firmly vote for in between…
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I can’t believe I didn’t comment on this! I love this poem and photo paired up. Maybe you won’t fall because you already have?
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Thanks! Wow. That’s pretty deep stuff, Charles! Do other crows call you “Charlie,” Chuck,” or “Chuckie?”
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No one calls me Charlie. Not even for a good time!
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So Chuck or Chuckie, then?
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I get both of those 😀
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A razor blade of love
always trying again to draw blood
always at the right time
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Outstanding, Sheldon! You know how much I love your words. Thank you again and again.
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I will not fall for you
Love it Rose
good morning
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Hello darling! You’ve made my morning and afternoon complete. xo
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I look forward to our interactions
The Sheldon Perspective
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Wow! Your words are always so brilliant!! Always love your posts! You’re so talented! ❤️😉 Love the photo too! 😀
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Thanks Carisa! It’s always wonderful seeing you visit. There’s just something so lovely and genuine about you, it makes my monitor glow even more 😀 🌸 💐 ❤
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Rose!! Can you be any kinder!!? I always love visiting. You’re incredibly talented and you have the kindest soul! Love making your monitor glow. 😉❤️
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But sometimes the temptation to fall is so stron : D
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Beautifully worded! Thank you 🙂
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…and so we keep telling ourselves.
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Oh, that’s exquisite! Walking in the spider web, keeping your balance and speaking in haiku – totally you! 🙂
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Lol! I love speaking in haiku!! Thank you, Inese. xo
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Clever write.
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Thank you!
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When I read the photo was of a single filament of a spider’s web, your haiku revealed a different meaning than I originally thought…obstinate turned to trapped. But then, what could one expect to happen when walking on a strand of spider-silk? I admire how you inject so much meaning in so few words, Rose.
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Nice Haiku/Senryu and cleverly combined with the pic 🙂
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