Rousting her enough for an opinion, we've agreed on the theme of CHAMELEON.
Being its literal self or a more fanciful ideology of its character, we're looking for a haiku of standard 5-7-5 line format, your usual smart commentary and, of course, some SMILES.
Throw down as many as you'd like and if you'd like them judged or just enjoyed for shits & giggles. Being that I'm smack dab in the middle of a deadline tighter than my frog'n ass drowning in high water, I'm getting a little help this time around from Corey Jo, (possibly) her sister-in-law, Kristen, and (hopefully) Miss Becca herself, assuming she can raise her head out of bed and give me some feedback. Mind you, I've learned a lot these last few years from our campaigner-in-chief, and if I don't like what the others are putting props to, I reserve the right to ignore, place blame and proclaim Presidential Order. (just saying... I know best, if they realize it or not).
Good Luck everybody and happy haikuing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
= D Rafa
Hiding in smiles and words,
ReplyDeletethey'll never find the true me
Wonder if I will?
Make-up hides my face.
I adjust my mask and veil.
Summer flings are short.
I'll work on visuals later.
Good afternoon Rafa,
ReplyDeleteYou may choose to ignore this one. But this is my impression of the chameleon in chief.
November's tide
Sweeps promise of hope and change
Delivers failure
Hello darl! I know I haven't been around .... but I promise I will play this week.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I gave one for you now:
Sharp wit and laughter,
Some tools to mask the hurt; pain
Plaster on the smile
No visuals yet ... but hopefully I can get my shizz together before Monday and get a visual AND another 'ku in!
Oh Hai Grins, Karl ... I see you've already added some excellent haiku. Can't wait to see what else pops up!
CONGRATS on your win Becca ... I hope you feel better!
Good luck to all!
xxx
thank you Rafa for an amazing job hosting in my place just thought I pop in and say a quick HI. oh and whether your armor is shining or dirty you will always be my knight for rescuing me. ok back to bed..XOXO
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ReplyDeleteThanks for being first with your usual flair for the thought provoking 'ku. Your first one certainly hits a chord with me (although you may want to check your syllable count for the first line...should be an easy fix).
Both are super smart!!!
@Karl:
I'd rather the choice be yours if it's to be judged or not. Regardless, I do like your use of our standing president as a chameleon...campaign mode he is hope and change and everyone's nice, but once firmly in place with the "seal" as our approval, his ideology rules the roost.
If this is a no judger, I sorely hope you'll be back with more of your gems later.
@Blazng:
Blaze my trail, kiss my tale...shower me in all that's male; my toothless grin is ALWAYS smiling. 'Specially when it's plastered!!!
HaHa..."xxx"!!! Hugs and no kisses, though? I guess you really do know where my lips have been and are wanting no part of 'em. (RATS!!!)
@Becca:
YOU'RE ALIVE!!!!
You're welcome, of course, as I do LOVE hosting (it's the judging that sucks bollocks). That said, I haven't done any hosting worth being amazed by yet...wait for it, wait for it.... nope, still nothing. ;(
Being mostly dirty with a chance for foul, I've knighted all over my damn self and may be too spent to help you next time 'round. Best stay well, 'cause I'm ready for my nap now.
Thanks y'all for starting things off so well!! More's the merrier, so hog tie your friends and, once done play'n naughty, send 'em my way with a 'ku or two!!!
SMILES & TITILLATIONS--
Rafa
Rafa,
ReplyDeleteI'm more than happy to help you judge, and I'm almost certain that Kristen will be willing to help also. I might even try to come up with something just for giggles.
Great start to the competition people. Keep up the good work, and keep 'em coming. Don't listen to Rafa, the bigger the turn out the bigger his excitement!! LOL!
Good luck everyone.
CoreyJo
p.s. Get well soon Becca! Huggs & chicken soup for you hon :)
Good evening Rafa,
ReplyDeletePerhaps I misunderstood your statement about "choosing to ignore". Judge the first as you will.
Here is a second one, a man that I know.
Tatterdemalion
Unobserved contentment
Pays cash with C-notes
Rafa,
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting in poor sick becca's place. I hope she is doing better. Your theme ought to conjure up an interesting brew this week. Like you, my time is in short supply, so this is it for me.
I first offer the natural Chameleon, the one I prefer to encounter, and which fascinates me because of its amazing natural attributes. My visual at http://serendipitouswildmoments.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/chameleon-friend-or-lizard/ deals with this benign version.
Skin’s chromatophores
paint the lizard all colors.
Fantastic life form!
But there is the other, the human kind, which has never carried any but the most negative of connotations.
False mentor:
A glittering smile,
everyone’s best friend...slight change;
a knife between ribs.
Gold-digging ex-wife who left a broken heart:
She snared him fully.
In love, he bought her all things.
Chameleon’s deceit.
Any politician you choose...:
Shape-shifters, what’s that?
Chameleon/politician.
Same animal – false.
Yeah, maybe I am jaded and cynical.
@CoreyJo:
ReplyDeleteUhm...I don't think anyone wants to see me excited, although Grins does seem to think I'm hot!!! :D
Thanks for your help with all this, it should be fun mashing out our faves. BTW, neither of y'all are fix'n to start bleeding, are YOU?!? Sorry, I can handle me some claws coming out, but a lassie with PMS is just plain mean.
Oh, and tell Kristen to throw one down, too. I saw where she played a couple weeks ago, then nothing; not a peep.
@Karl:
No worries, I've been misunderstood most my life. SoCal has been a blessing for me...everyone's so damn nuts, makes me look sane. The ignore statement was for the other judges. Like Obama, democracy only works if they agree with ME...
Love your second haiku, though, in my world, not only would the tatterdemalion stick out like a soar thumb...he'd never get laid!!! (boys town is very well dressed (and fickle), ya' know...well, you prolly don't know, but that's ok. I still think you're neat).
@Serendipity:
NAILED the nature 'ku; perfect!!
Personally, I think everyone suffers a bit of the chameleon disease, some just worse than others. For myself, I know there are times when society forces me to be a bit more guarded about who and what I'm about, which, by nature, changes my colors considerably. That's ok, though, as long as I'm still true to my basic value system. The persons you so aptly portrayed in your haiku, show the malicious side of chameleonism...a.k.a. narcissistic bastids.
Sorry, jumping off my horse and into some horsing around...YAY!!! (too much serious gives me the heebie jeebies).
That's ALL folks--
Rafa
Just going to say that I am loving all the poetry so far in the comments. Hope Becca gets better soon. Rafa you are a true Knight for rescuing her
ReplyDeletewell it would appear the Grimm Reaper has officially kicked me out of his bed and i will survive to live another day though i'm sure that will disappoint many. I'm loving the turn out so far there are many good ones here can't wait to see who else throws in. thank you again my darling for the rescue and to everyone for playing.
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Mynx:
ReplyDeleteI'm more a master of my own debate than any shining knight, but I do pride myself on having a nice, pearly sheen when I'm all done hav'n ma' damn self. (HAHA...sorry)
There's some real good ones so far, but always room for more. Perhaps you'd like to throw down a thought or two; hmmmmmmm?!?!?!? (I'll give you 'till Tuesday at 5 bells PST, if you wanna play).
@Becca:
I, for one, am not disappointed... 'course I don't have a life insurance policy out on your bucket kick'n ass. Next time you feel the Reaper cop'n a feel, though, give me a holla'... Lord knows I'd love a new pair of step'n out pants and some danc'n shoes!!! I'll shimmy and shake from your grave all the way to my insurance adjuster!! HaHa...just kid'n (sorta...I may lead you to the edge, but I promise not to push.)
You're right, as always, the haiku so far are most excellent!!! Just hoping we get a bit more quantity of similar quality, as it makes the judging all the more FUN!!!
Wishing both y'all a SMILE---
Rafa
Mine are up with pictures:
ReplyDeleteGuatemala
Leaf green lizard hides
One white woman circled by
Brown smiling faces
Homeless
Weathered face downcast
Homeless lifts her heavy pack
Fades in crowd alone
Thank you for your kind comments. Guatemala has become my second home. I have many people there I love now.
DeleteHi, everyone! (Rafa, to the best of my knowledge, everyone thinks you are hot!)
ReplyDeleteChameleon
Sticky rocket tongue
launched from clownish camouflage;
the Kiss of lizards.
Yes Fleur, I do believe that we are ALL in agreement as to Rafa's HOTNESS! lol
DeleteAll I can think of
ReplyDeleteIs Boy George and that karma
Song. Not what you want.
@Island Rider:
ReplyDeleteThe thanks goes to you for sharing. Both are quite beautiful!!!
@Fleur/Blaze:
Yeah, I'm hot alright...a hot mess of deliciousness basking where the sun only shines when I'm tipped juuuuuust RIGHT! (HaHa, sorry...so wrong on soooo many levels).
@Czar:
This is why I love you!!! Even when you say you got nut'n, you always dig a little deeper and give me sumpt'n! Amazing how a man with little motion in the ocean finds a way to give that extra little push to greatness.
Awesome, as always!!!
@All:
I've received initial responses from Becca and CoreyJo (Kristen is busy Googling up Kate Middleton nekked boobies, and couldn't be disturbed) and now just awaiting some final votes. I'll be writing up a post later this afternoon, and let everyone now when it's up for viewing.
SMILES--
Rafa
Well, I assume that Kate's royal boobs are great to look at, I have to admit that mine take the crown. Lucky me, I can see them everyday...all day if I so desire!
ReplyDeleteSo, with that, I'm sorry for my lack of availability. Please let me know the next time, truly not flakey. Just been busy. The porn industry has been booming and the crown jewels have been VERY busy as of late.
Thanks for asking, makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
;) ~K
@ Kristen: Kate's are quite lovely, even when presented on a grainy low quality photograph. However if you feel the need to present yours for comparison. Please do so. I'm sure even Sir Rafa would appreciate the opportunity.
ReplyDelete@Kristen:
ReplyDeleteUnless your boobies look more like pecs chiseled outta the statue of David, you'll get no rise from me. That said, I do hope you know it was all said in jest; a silly whim that happened to pop in my head as I was typing. If a thought gives me grin, it MUST go in!!!
I do hope you plan on playing again, as your one entry was most excellent. It's EVERY Monday, and the door is always open 'n hope'n...
Sending you a ray of SMILES in hopes you might find a wee bit of sunshine!!
@Karl:
Well, I don't know if I'd post it au naturale, but if she were to send a pic my way I might be inclined to draw 'em, color 'em up a bit and put 'em to light for all to SEE!!! They do sound scrumptious...if you like that sorta thing.
I'll be back...
Rafa
Winner has been posted!!
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