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~The "Ox" in My Soul~ [Haiku chain]

 

The year of the Ox

Persistent; hard-working

True within my soul

.

The teacher in me

Patience is a fine virtue

True within my soul

.

I can tolerate

Difficult circumstances

True within my soul

.

Ah, prosperity…

Success is helping others

True within my soul

.

The year of the Ox

Sums up only part of me

The Ox in my soul

Author notes

15 line Haiku Chain

Year of the Ox - The ox patient and diligent, and its hard work brings about great prosperity.

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  • Riftkin gold member
    February 21, 2008
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    Thank you for entering this contest. Hope you had fun finding out more about yourself. Riftkin


  • SmokinHotWhiteTiger
    February 21, 2008

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    Very Nice

    I really enjoyed this incredible chain of haiku's as they are full of sense of wonderment and also a sense of enjoyment as the year of the ox is a strong year for many. any ways with that being said your concept is quite well remarked and your over all idea behind this poem is incredibe. keep up the good work & good luck with the contest


  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    February 9, 2008

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    I love this Haiku chain
    I like the reptition of 'True within my soul' brings in a strong sense of 'OX' to the write

    Best of luck in the contest
    Stay safe
    I love you, always
    Your wife, Manda .♥.


  • delightfulmess silver member
    February 9, 2008

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    OOOOOH I love it. Big haiku fan here.
    well done best of luck in the contest.


    Delila


  • Desire gold member
    February 8, 2008

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    Oh My Word!!

    Wonderful piece You have penned and the Ox I see
    Beautiful Haiku Chain and Love how You summed up the qualities listed~~~

    You made it look so darn easy
    I tried to Haiku and just sneezed

    The teacher in me
    Patience is a fine virtue
    True within my soul

    I can tolerate
    Difficult circumstances
    True within my soul

    These lines grabbed~~~~
    I'm Happy You entered this contest too~
    Thank You for sharing Your Heart also Voice~
    Many blessings to You in the contest Sweet Soul
    Best wishes too
    and much love~ Desire~*~

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