Girl of the cold war
Who dreamed that she would find love
Before the world's end
~Cie~
Monday, April 11, 2016
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I like your Haiku, well crafted. I'm sure, cold war or not, there are many young women who have dreams of finding love "before the world's end"
ReplyDeleteThank you. The poem was autobiographical. I was born in 1965, grew up during the US-USSR arms race, was certain that I was going to be blown to smithereens. Met a lot of guys who wanted to drop trou, but none who cared a thing about love. Came to the conclusion that I was an idiot for believing such a thing was possible, particularly with my trifecta of mental illnesses. The world as I knew it has ended, but I'm still here, it would seem.
ReplyDeleteI resonate with this. There was very real fear in those days that someone would push the button....yet we are still here. Your comment reminds me of something I have said once or twice: "It's tough when the cars I used to go out on dates in are antiques, and I'm still looking for Mr Right." LOL. No worries, I gave up on that in 2000.
DeleteI remember the poetry we did in response to Carilda Olivar's poetry... there was an urgency those day to find love before disaster hit... and yes we let ourselves be part of those thoughts that the world had ended... splendid thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThe Cold War was very much part of the Soviet lifestyle and psyche. Love would be shadowed by its presence.
ReplyDeleteSuch longing in the pursuit of true love...nicely, Cie!
ReplyDeleteI like this, from the females point of view. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteLived through it too. Made mea little cynical, I think. Love your haiku and the picture you picked.
ReplyDeleteOh this is great! Great take on the image!
ReplyDeleteHad me at the title!
ReplyDeleteI very much dig this piece. Thanks for making it the first link to my Out of Standard prompt. Clever choice of words and damn near perfect.
ReplyDeleteWasn't expecting haiku! Well done
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