Haiku Pause

Posted in haiku, poetry, work | Tagged expectations, haiku, musings, poems, poetry, reality, reflections, thoughts, work | 9 Comments

9 Responses

1. on 2010/04/21 at 16:22 | Reply epicswife

   ohhhhhhhh…….. so sad :(

   
   
   • on 2010/04/22 at 08:53 | Reply Existential Poet

     Yes, at this point, it appears that way. You may notice that I reworked this haiku somewhat. When I reread it today, it just wasn’t “right.

     I need to find a different job – I have substantial back trouble, yet I am drywalling now, and installing digital projectors on ceilings, etc.

     I’m still several years from retirement. If I take “early” retirement, my “magic benefits” would be cut in half, to $500 per month. Can’t live on that. No health insurance, unless I buy it for $400 per month.

     So I don’t know what to do at this point. Need to make some decision, soon, just not sure what…

     
     
2. on 2010/04/22 at 04:42 | Reply Viny

   With friends the fall can be cushioned. Very revealing piece.

   Regards,
   Viny

   
   
   • on 2010/04/22 at 08:55 | Reply Existential Poet

     If you read my response to epicswife, you will see why the expectations and fall…

     
     
3. on 2010/04/22 at 11:14 | Reply ebbtide

   Very difficult indeed… :(

   
   
   • on 2010/04/22 at 11:55 | Reply Existential Poet

     I need to focus on my poetry. It’s my creative outlet and that’s a good thing! I’ve been through difficult times before, and I’m still here!

     http://tealpoems.blogspot.com/2010/04/isnt-it-necromantic.html

     I think you might like this poem, Sarah.

     
     
     • on 2010/04/22 at 13:33 ebbtide

       You were correct! It was right up my alley. For some reason blogspot wouldn’t let me comment using my wordpress ID, but oh well. You’ve directed me to yet another read-worthy poet.

       And yes, having a creative focus does aid in getting over those obstacles life throws at us. I’ve used my writing in much the same way. It seems to help me put things into perspective and still “get it out” at the same time.

       
       
4. on 2010/04/22 at 11:19 | Reply epicswife

   I am so sorry to hear that! I don’t think I would know what to do either…….. So sorry!

   
   
   • on 2010/04/22 at 11:56 | Reply Existential Poet

     Like I just replied to ebbtide, I need to focus a lot more on my poetry. It’s my creative, positive outlet. I’ve been through difficult times before, and I’m still upright and breathing.

     http://tealpoems.blogspot.com/2010/04/isnt-it-necromantic.html

     Check out this poem, and website. I think you might appreciate it!

     
     

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