Arriving by car
to the last stronghold of chaos
before I see the truth
Mamma so tired from
lastly looking longingly at
the human wastes of life
Rising higher than taxes
the people cannot finish what the church
has taken from them
Guarded by forces
less natural than the feline
where is the new home?
Standing vigils hope
the distances may shrink soon
between life and death
The state is enemy
the underground is not
keeping them all back
Markets are meanings
life cannot bear more than is asked
truth is not possible
Smiling like he knows
why life is much simpler for him
than mine will ever be
Inviting a friend
to lunch is always better
before a long nap
He knew better
he thought to himself as he watched
him leave one final time
so many choices
meat, kidney, lights, flash, smoke
mirrors the way we live
It is not smoking
it is breathing in a choice
to be Sicilian
She smiles on the walk
to deliver a simple
message of sure pain
About Michael Housewright
Breathtaking!
thank you very much. it was just that to be there
Another great post… once again wonderful photos illustrating your words and more!
Thank you Lois.
Another great Haiku Sunday
Thx Boomie! Sorry, I must seem so far away these days as I am cramming to get the new site up and running on Tuesday
I totally understand
. How is the new site coming along?
It launches on Tuesday! Only 2 days to get my things in order and share a bit more of my work with the world
Yay!!! Great, I know it is going to be a huge success.
that is the hope my friend
Each one gets better. The photos are definitely bliss.
Thank you! These images mean so much to us as this was an incredibly tough day on our journey
Great pictures!
thank you!
Wishing I could write haiku to tell you how much I enjoyed this post.
give it a shot..it is cathartic
back from Italy
seemingly not as blissful
as before you left
in fact, I am more blissful..this was inspired by the people of Sicily and their plight against corruption and fate
Such talent you have
you are very kind and I take this as an enormous compliment. thank you!
I wonder if you posts are ever not great ~ I love reading each and every one of them!
you are very kind and it is my greatest passion to be able to consistently publish fine content..I am glad you enjoy it
Thank You!
Beautiful! It’s hard to grasp that this world exists, it’s so far away and foreign to me. Thanks for sharing it. I wonder if I’ll ever see such sights in person? I hope so!
Palermo is a planet unto itself and the capital of the continent of Sicily. What an amazing place and a dream for sure
you are wonderful..beautiful shots and lovely Haikus..
So love the last one!
My comment disappeared! I said these are really good. I was struck by the last one. It prompted a flashback to a scene from a novel, the name of which I forget. Your haiku only gets stronger, Michael.
What a shame! May have been lost in the transition a bit…bummer! Palermo is an easy place if you want to get your Haiku fostered. Thanks for saying hello and I am glad you are enjoying the new site
The last one looks as if she is walking on water.
I think she may have been Lady Marilyn
Thanks for coming over and for your lovely comment
Lovely images and ‘ku. I especially love the captured chaos in the markets and street shots.
thank you Ryan! How was the traffic to your site after your wonderful Haiku while I was away in Italy?
Wonderful post, and loving the new digs here!
thank you very much! We are really proud of this work
I am so excited to see you here!