Brothers In Arms: Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #60

This week, the prompt words for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Challenge are BRIDGE and MOVE.

The example provided by Ronovan:

SEASONS ARE TO BRIDGE

LIFE FROM BEGINNING TO END,

WILL CHANGE YOUR FUTURE.

If you’ve never tried out a haiku before, and you’d like to learn more, click here to read Ronovan’s article on how to write a haiku poem in English form.

I often use my current work in progress as inspiration for the haikus, and a little poetic license! I’ve got a lot to learn yet about this form of poetry, but I enjoy both the challenge and the practice. My current WIP is about men and women who served together – one in particular who had quite a journey to recovery.

Thanks for stopping by.

Mel

Author: mbarkersimpson

Melissa Barker-Simpson is a multigenre romance author. Her stories are about connection, friendship, and love in all its forms. So whether in a magical setting, an alternative universe, or a world where anything can happen – and often does – there is always an element of romance. Melissa is currently residing in the North of England with her two daughters, and when not writing, is fulfilling her other role as a British Sign Language Interpreter. View all posts by mbarkersimpson

15 thoughts on “Brothers In Arms: Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Prompt Challenge #60”

Jacqui Murray says:

August 31, 2015 at 2:23 pm

I like that you use your current WIP. Clever idea. I can see that helping you understand your characters even better.

Reply
1. mbarkersimpson says:
  
  August 31, 2015 at 2:28 pm
  
  Thanks, Jacqui 😀
  
  Reply
Patricia Lynne (@plynne_writes) says:

August 31, 2015 at 3:29 pm

Awesome job, Mel. I like how you use your WIPs for them. Makes them more interesting.

Reply
1. mbarkersimpson says:
  
  August 31, 2015 at 3:44 pm
  
  Thanks, Patricia 😀
  
  Reply
callummclaughlin says:

August 31, 2015 at 4:25 pm

Powerful words, Mel. Very nicely done! 🙂

Reply
1. mbarkersimpson says:
  
  August 31, 2015 at 4:38 pm
  
  Thanks, Callum 🙂
  
  Reply
  1. callummclaughlin says:
    
    August 31, 2015 at 4:39 pm
    
    My pleasure 🙂
Vashti Quiroz-Vega says:

September 4, 2015 at 6:15 pm

Powerful haiku and very inspiring. Love it! 😀

Reply
1. mbarkersimpson says:
  
  September 4, 2015 at 8:48 pm
  
  Thanks, Vashti. I’m so glad you enjoyed it ❤
  
  Reply
stu06bloc9 says:

September 5, 2015 at 5:23 pm

Enjoyed your haiku – the stark yellow and black reminded me of road signs and enhanced the suggestion of a long, arduous journey 🙂

Reply
1. mbarkersimpson says:
  
  September 5, 2015 at 5:49 pm
  
  I never thought of it that way, but it makes a lot of sense. I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀
  
  Reply
Pingback: RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry #Prompt #Challenge #Review 60. | ronovanwrites
Marje @ Kyrosmagica says:

September 7, 2015 at 7:29 am

Very good Melissa, I like how you’ve linked it to your WIP, I haven’t done that for a while, think I did in the past….. Maybe next time!

Reply
1. mbarkersimpson says:
  
  September 7, 2015 at 11:26 pm
  
  Sometimes I channel the characters so much, it affects everything I write! I’m glad you enjoyed the haiku 😀
  
  Reply
  1. Marje @ Kyrosmagica says:
    
    September 8, 2015 at 11:50 am
    
    Writers – we get so involved in our characters! I know just what you mean…