The Haiku Challenge Day #8~This Above All


“This above all, to thine own self be true” Hamlet ~ William Shakespeare


bind the false breathing
that speaks lies against yourself
your words should be truth

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above all be true
to self and murmur not lies
be your champion

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do not play falsely
but be true to thine own self
speak with honesty

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know this above all
wise is he who knows himself
and keeps his restraint


  
©Susie Clevenger 2012

The quote from Hamlet is today's challenge on The 29 days of 29 Haiku
The Haiku Challenge

Comments

Gemma Wiseman said…
Delightful perspectives of today's quote! Love the idea of "false breathing"!
February 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Ben Ditty said…
This one was fancy :-)
February 7, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Asni said…
All great reminders to live by. :)
February 7, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Ramesh Sood said…
A great message there Susie.. love the haiku..

Well I am here..

http://rameshsood.blogspot.in/2012/02/wounded-mirror.html
February 7, 2012 at 9:39 PM
becca givens said…
bind the false breathing -- great opening!
February 8, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Chèvrefeuille said…
I really loved reading these set of haiku. Especially the last one.
February 8, 2012 at 1:06 AM
... said…
Soulful Thoughts!
February 8, 2012 at 1:58 AM
Amber said…
"wise is who knows himself" ---> Absolutely! So well said!
Loved the whole set. :)
February 8, 2012 at 3:20 AM
Noble said…
well said :) all of those haiku on point
February 8, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Ruchi Jain said…
true to self is the best person.
very nice reading different stanzas. all motivating..
February 8, 2012 at 8:33 AM
Concerned, Confused but Learning said…
Oh I love your haiku... Especially the one that talks about knowing yourself and having restraint. That totally appeals to me.. I know what exactly that means. But it is so hard to follow..
February 8, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Someone is Special said…
I loved your last one very much... True words Susie..

Someone is Special
February 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM
Ed Pilolla said…
the intellectual angle really rang true. very well done.
February 9, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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