I woke up this morning to a constant pelt of rain that indicated my dogs couldn't go downstairs for their morning walk. The dogs, of course, were none too happy.
Nor was I. A planned trip to Mount Faber and a cable car ride were cancelled. Of course, disappointment arose.
Feelings of disappointment will resonate in our lives constantly. It does us good to acknowledge them, accept the situation and focus on what we can control (for example, I decided to write a nice poem instead). And of course, we must care for ourselves too.
Enjoy these haikus.
Very dark rain clouds
Gathering, mean, in the sky
Rain pelts on the soul
Very dark rain clouds,
Gathering, doleful, dauntless,
Raindrops clear and strong
Very dark rain clouds
Cannot stop mighty showers
But use umbrella
Very dark rain clouds
Avoid by taking shelter
And not getting wet.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Yup, it's always better to focus on what we can control. Loved your set of Haikus!