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The struggle for change...

8/21/2018

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by Gwen M. Plano
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Every week author Ronovan Hester invites readers to participate in a Haiku challenge. This week he provided these two words as prompts: rebel and change. If you'd like to participate, just open the link above and you'll find "how to" information and guidance. 

Since I grew up in the Sixties, I thought about the idealism of that time when I created my 5-7-5 syllable poem. 


I wasn't exactly a "flower child" but my parents certainly saw me as a "hippie." ​They didn't know what to do and finally told me I could not write to the family about politics or religion. Even at the height of my rebelliousness, I recognized and respected the wisdom of their request.  

​Considerable time has passed, but my idealism remains. It has, however, become much more moderate. What I didn't know at eighteen was that we humans don't like change - unless we are the ones creating it. 

​What do you think? Have you discovered that to be true as well?    

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12 Comments
John Fioravanti
8/21/2018 07:12:10

Nicely done, Gwen!

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Gwen Plano
8/21/2018 10:55:19

Thank you, John. I'm trying to learn Haiku, but I'm barely a beginner.

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Billy Ray Chitwood link
8/21/2018 08:01:41

It seems we make a historical loop as generations come and go - another way, I suppose, of saying we repeat the mistakes of history! In my 'dinosaur mind' it seems that, today, our freedom and liberty in America are being challenged by 'socialist-leaning' idealogues - where history has all but proclaimed 'socialism' dead. The rebels today hold up Sweden, Germany, et al, as socialistic governements, where, in actuality, they are Capitalistic countries simply subjugating people with very high taxes to provide medical care and other 'freebies'... At least, that's what my mind tells me. ♥
(Forgive my big 'OOPs' here! One of those topics i should not open up!):

LAY WASTE MY 'GIBBER' -
TIS BUT A FOOL WHO SPEAKS HERE
AN ILL OF OLD AGE!

BR

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Gwen Plano
8/21/2018 11:00:06

Thank you, Billy Ray. I see some of the fervor of the Sixties in today's protests. Like you, I think we repeat ourselves. And, your comments are not "gibber" but are very wise. :)

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John Howell link
8/21/2018 08:49:24

A very interesting Haiku, Gwen. I think the rebel spirt is what has been the driving force behind major changes in the political directon of this country. The rebels may cause us some angst at times, but still provide the incentive for change.

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Gwen Plano
8/21/2018 11:02:08

Thank you, John. I agree with you. The rebels often provide the incentive for change. Oh the patience our parents had!!

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D.L. Finn
8/21/2018 12:02:49

I love your Haikus Gwen and appreciate them even more after trying to do them:) I see the softer rebel in you. I think we learn to see all sides as we still want to help the world. There is a lot of truth in we all want to be the ones creating it! I admit to having the same rebel reside in me, mine is a lot more patient and hopefully wiser than it used to be, but still hopeful.

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Gwen Plano
8/21/2018 18:17:26

Thank you so much, D.L. I'm still a novice with haiku. Like you, I'm a lot more patient now...and hopefully wiser. ♥

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Vashti Q link
8/21/2018 15:37:28

Hi Gwen! Great Senryū! I agree with you in that we generally don't like change, unless we're the ones creating it. But without change there's no growth––we're just stagnant. I think we ought to be thankful for the occasional rebellion. It takes a brave person to say, 'No this isn't right' and do something about it. <3 xx

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Gwen Plano
8/21/2018 18:21:16

Thanks so much, Vashti. I agree, it takes a brave person to step forward and challenge us. Big hugs!

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Lizl Bennefeld link
8/22/2018 16:09:42

Nice senryu! I was one of the protestors in the sixties and seventies, fortunate in that my parents also pushed for change. My role models. Change ... sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes not so steady. We keep trying, though.

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Jan Sikes
8/22/2018 21:25:07

I think what John Howell said sums it up well. It is our rebellious spirits that have garnered many changes over the decades. I love the Haiku and you may be a beginner, but you are very good at it! Love the picture too. Hugs!

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