Precarious Perch

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Tessa

 

precarious perch

gripping for my sanity,

must not let it go.

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This is my second Haiku.

 

About Tessa

My name is Tessa Dean and I am an author and blogger. My writing styles vary and I love writing using prompts. I am also writing my first book, a Memoir entitled "Government Property - A Memoir of a Military Wife".  This is being published on the blog rather than the traditional way. I am putting up chapters as I go along. I keep my blog filled with useful content, stories, and poems. Plenty to keep you busy. I have also been interviewed by blogs and had other posts published on many different blogs. I also wrote a series of articles on Bipolar Disorder for IBPF (International Bipolar Foundation). I am in my 60’s and disabled which allows me plenty of time to write to my heart’s content. I live in southern New Jersey and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. My oldest grandchild is a Sargent in the United States Marine Corps.
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20 Responses to Precarious Perch

  1. The Manoj Arora says:
    May 7, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Nice one. I like it.

    stuck elevator
    a date-
    with my watch

    Do check out more of my works when you have time: http://themanojarorablog.wordpress.com/

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  2. Laura Alonso says:
    May 7, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    I had a similar train of thought in my piece. But I like the simple and honest whack your short piece gives.

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    • Tessa says:
      May 11, 2014 at 10:26 PM

      Thanks Laura! I am really hooked on these Haikus. I got started with shorter bits with Trifecta and these are of course harder with the syllable counts and the 3 lines.

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  3. Kir Piccini says:
    May 7, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    “must not let go”
    oh yes, that is the key. Of course you can be scared, but hold on.

    Lovely haiku and thought.

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  4. El Guapo says:
    May 7, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Groove on, Tessa!

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  5. jannatwrites says:
    May 7, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    I love the determination in this. Hang in there! (So excited to see you writing a bit more….)

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  6. FLO says:
    May 7, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    Really good one! I like it!

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  7. Ashley Kagaoan says:
    May 8, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    Nice haiku. Great job.

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  8. Marie says:
    May 8, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    What happens if you let go? Nice take on the prompt, thanks for linking up!

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  9. SAM says:
    May 9, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    Yay!! I’m glad you are getting back in the saddle. And a haiku too? I’m not even going to try one. Really liked this.

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    • Tessa says:
      May 9, 2014 at 8:33 PM

      Thank you Sam! Haiku’s are hard and challenging, but when one works it just flows onto the screen. I find that with regular poetry as well.

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  10. Thomas Marlowe says:
    May 12, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Very compact and intense struggle depicted here – very nicely done

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