Gore behind glitter,
wars waged, lives lost, dreams shattered -
blood diamond tale.
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Blue-blooded or not,
her child rules her world always;
mother's heart - child's throne
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This post is shared with Haikuheights and the prompt is BLOOD
Blood diamond tale - sad and violent !!!
ReplyDeleteYes Amrit, the journey of many diamonds is through rivers of blood.
Deleteblood diamond tale...Loved the contrast!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sri Valli, life is filled with many such striking contrasts.
DeleteBoth are very thoughtful. The second one is incomparable.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ushaji :) Your appreciation is much valued :)
DeleteHave to echo Usha Menon.!
ReplyDeleteVery apt reply for the prompt.
Thank you Rahmath, glad you liked my take :)
Delete"mother's heart-child's throne"
ReplyDeleteeternal bond reaches down
even from heaven
Love your Haiku response Alice :) It a bond that is eternal and pristine.
DeleteBoth of these were pure awesome and polar opposites. I couldn't possibly choose a favorite because they were both really good. The imagery was amazing. ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kathy for your encouraging comments :)
DeleteWow!! WOW!! How do you think of such diverse and unique thoughts for these prompts! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteYour comment made my day Shilpa :)
Deletethe second one is so beautiful.
ReplyDeletemother's heart - child's throne
lovely words
Thank you Kalpana.
DeleteOh, my - each tells a great story. I enjoyed them both!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your visit :)
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