I haven’t written any Haiku lately but seeing the lovely creations of my friends inspired me to give it another shot. This is for the prompt “Stone” which somehow reminded me of the cruel and barbaric practice of stoning and the fact that it is still practiced in parts of the world known to me …
Stone
Red tinged stone
Punish me with pain
I embrace death
This follow up Haiku is by a dear blogger friend Alice Keys.
“blood soaked altar
welcome freedom from the past
dissolve into God”
The writer in me 
Glad you are trying your pen at haikus again. You are really good at them. I’ve written in many poetic forms, but I haven’t been able to get with haikus for some reason. This is quite powerful.
Thank you so much Maryam. The image of stoning came to my head and I had to write it. Haiku is a hit or miss for me but sometimes it just comes out! I really appreciate your feedback. Have a great day 🙂 Parmis
The colour of the stone suggests blood which becomes a form of sacrifice and penalty! Interesting one!
Thank you 🙂
Wow…ur haiku says a complete story in itself that too in a set of 3-5-3. Fantastic:) Love the feel of ur blog:)
Thank you so much! I also really loved visiting your blog and reading the “what is a stone” post especially the second Haiku. Have a great day 🙂
I’m glad to see your haiku. You are amazing. This is deep, complex and dark. So much with so few words.:-)
powerfull.
Thank you!
Powerfully written, Parmis. And so haunting 🙂
You are most welcome.
I’m back. Your poem caught my attention. Here’s my response poem.
blood soaked altar
welcome freedom from the past
dissolve into God
Very moving. I really like this. I am going to link it under my original one. It feels like a dignified conclusion. Thanks Alice!
Parmis, I enjoyed the opportunity to write how I felt reading your poem. I hope all is well with you. 🙂 Alice