Weekly Prompt: In the eye of the beholder
Hello everyone,
Welcome to the second instalment of my Weekly Prompt, a series that invites you to stretch your mental muscles with micropoetry and microfiction!
Unfortunately, there was no taker for the first theme. But that is okay! You can still write something just for fun and share it in the comment section below that post. (Not here, there. :-) )
Today, let’s try something related to last week’s theme: In the eye of the beholder.
Your responses may be literal, contain the words “in the eye of the beholder”, focus on a specific object, situation, etc. In a nutshell, let your mind roam free and have fun! I will feature my three favorite entries in the next Weekly Prompt post.
Rules:
Write your responses in the comment section below, in a post, or in a note. Please tag me (@haikushack) so I know you are participating.
Your poems and stories cannot exceed 100 words.
Deadline for submissions: March 23, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
What I am looking for: Meaningful and impactful work that shows instead of telling. I love stories and poems that teach and inspire, just like a good haiku would.
What I don't want: Sexually explicit content, swear words, gory and graphic descriptions. I am okay with tasteful nudity, though.
What I prefer: Work that focuses on my poetry forms and the Flashku. However, I am happy to read and consider other things. I love haiku!
Note:
If you find this post after the deadline, you may still share your work in the comment section below. I’ll be happy to read it.
Since this week’s theme is related to the current one (The Little Things) for the first issue of The Haiku Shack Magazine, you are more than welcome to submit your work there too. See the guidelines below.
Submissions for the First Issue of The Haiku Shack Magazine are open!
The Haiku Shack Magazine, a new digital publication, focuses on very short poetry and microfiction that seek to make an emotional impact. Every issue is inspired by a specific theme and photograph. Writers are invited to send their own interpretations of one or both for potential inclusion.
I cannot wait to read you all!
Cendrine
Poorer is the boy
Who looked for outer validation
his journey began at the crossroads
discovering his purpose was the destination
Richer is the man
Who reaches for the pursuit of failure
His legacy shall be etched in stone
naming each mistake like his children
so each victory was never achieved alone
Complete is the soul
who loses fear of getting older
He discovered his inner success
Was in the eye of the beholder
ENSO (micro poem)
being
perfectly imperfect
is
the
beauty of
imperfection
the
art of
letting go
Ensō