blog action day 2008: philippine poverty haiku poems

5 philippine haiku poems, as today is blog action day 2008, on poverty.


a depressed area
at night, no lights, no power
the sound of singing


crippling poverty
out in the countryside
buoyed by faith


unemployed
frustrated, seeking support
extended fam'ly


inherited
a life of difficulty
finding time to laugh


too many mouths
this was not the plan
deprived of choice


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for concrete ways to help alleviate poverty, which take advantage of the internet, and which do not require much time or even effort, kindly have a look at these previous haiku posts of mine:

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thank you for visiting this haiku poem blog. :)

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136 comments:

  1. JanetOctober 15, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    I did not know it was blog action day. thank you for sharing this:-)

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    So beautiful, as always! You are very talented! Thank you for praying for Quince! I am asking God for a miracle!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    These are all wonderfully written and are good reminders, too. Sadly, the situation keeps spreading.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    thanks for the comment, janet. :)

    can't quite remember where i learned about this year's blog action day, but i'm glad i came across it.

    as of right now, there are more than 9,700 sites participating. i like the idea of being part of something larger than my blog, even for a day. :)

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  5. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    thanks for the comment, rebeckah. :)

    i do wish him the best. must be a terrible shock for his family. :(

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  6. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    thanks for the comment, maggie's mind. :)

    indeed. times are difficult. still, i'm hopeful. and i like that the internet can be a rather powerful tool for change here.

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  7. Maria VerivakiOctober 15, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    very moving post today - i must hink of something for poverty day

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  8. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your haikus and poetry!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    Thanks for taking the time for commenting over on my blog. It made me realize that (maybe) just for today we are a big community, never underestimate its power!
    Have a nice day :)

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  10. Art and PoetryOctober 15, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    These haiku are very thought provoking! I hope the blog action day goes well.

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  11. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog, I see you too are participating in Blog Action Day. I have been writing poetry myself lately, I love the condensed format that is quite open for expression and interpretation, your haikus are quite nice.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    thanks for the comment, mediterranean kiwi. :)

    and thanks for the kind words.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    thanks for the comment, ladyfi. :)

    am glad you like them. :)

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  14. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    thanks for the comment, flevour. :)

    indeed. at least for today, we are a community considering the question of poverty. it's a good feeling to be part of something like this, even just for a short time. :)

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  15. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    thanks for the comment, art and poetry. :)

    it's going pretty well. currently just visiting the other participating blogs. :)

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  16. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    thanks for the comment, francetales. :)

    and thanks for the kind words. :)

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  17. ilaxi patelOctober 15, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and comments. Yes, I am In - Eliminate Poverty wherever on earth one reside! Maybe my writing is coming to philippines soon:-)

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  18. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    thanks for the comment, ilaxi. :)

    perhaps. :)

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  19. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    This is really beautiful. It says so much, with such simplicity.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    thanks for the comment, tess. :)

    and thanks for the kind words. :)

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  21. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    A wonderful idea Kouji - a daily poem. Your post is just one of the many ways to support Blog Action Day 2008.

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  22. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    thanks for the comment, robenslin. :)

    many ways indeed. :)

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  23. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    sadness written so well...good job kouji!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    thanks for the comment, jeanie. :)

    sad indeed.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    It's amazing how the poem combines despair and laughter. People finding a way to squeeze any joy they possibly can even amidst such desolation . . .

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  26. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in ParentingOctober 15, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    great job! thank you for stopping by!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    thanks for the comment, marelisa. :)

    indeed. that's how things tend to be in the philippines. life is usually difficult, but we find a way to laugh and sing so that for a moment, the nights don't seem so dark, and the days don't seem so bleak.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:23 PM

    thanks for the comment, lisa. :)

    thanks for stopping by as well. :)

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  29. AnonymousOctober 15, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    Wow. I love what you've done with the blog, and these haikus are chilling (in a good way ;) ). Thanks for your comment on BusinessPundit, and for spreading the word in such an original, beautiful way.

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  30. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    thanks for the comment, drea. :)

    and thanks for the kind words. :) am glad they were able to give you the chills.

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  31. UnknownOctober 16, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Love the poetry. In the past year I have been doing some haiku writing and I am really enjoying the powerful simplicity of it.

    Thanks for sharing your poetry.

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  32. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 12:44 AM

    thanks for the comment, j.r. miller. :)

    indeed. some of the haiku written by the bloggers whose sites i regularly visit are quite brilliant, and powerful. :)

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  33. UnknownOctober 16, 2008 at 12:51 AM

    Well, I am certainly not as prolific as you in writing poetry, but I have 3 haikus that I have written and if you care to read them I would love to get some feedback :-)

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  34. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 12:51 AM

    nice kouji. keep it up. I believe you can make a poem for everything. :-)

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  35. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    thanks for the comment, j.r. miller. :)

    cool. will head on over. :)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    thanks for the comment, kaiserfernandez. :)

    sigh. well, i do try to write stuff. a lot of it not very good unfortunately. but i'd like to think i'm improving. :) ... sometimes. :O

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  37. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    Lovely haikus. :-)

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  38. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    thanks for the comment, amy derby. :)

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  39. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:37 AM

    Hi, Kouji Haiku,

    Thank you for posting your kind comment on my blog. Do you do blogroll exchanges? I would like to add you as a friend to my own blog if you'd like to do the same.

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  40. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:47 AM

    Thanks for your comment Kouji. I really enjoyed your poems- I thought the last one was especially moving.

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  41. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:51 AM

    thanks for the comment, porillion. :)

    i'd be happy to add you to my blogroll, but thing is, it's on a different blog. :O this one's pr3, while my blogroll is only pr1 (though it's been claimed in technorati). just let me know if you'd like to be added. :)

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  42. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    thanks for the comment, dayngr. :D

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  43. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:53 AM

    thanks for the comment, stephen olmstead. :)

    am glad you enjoyed them. indeed, i like the last one as well. sad. unfortunately, much too common here.

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  44. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 2:03 AM

    very nice blog - I will keep you on my list of sites I read regularly and thanks for your kind words on my site (www.thetechscoop.net) in regards to Blog Action Day.

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  45. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 2:07 AM

    thanks for the comment, james. :)

    kind of you to say. i'll also add you to my blogroll once the dust clears, at the end of this blog action day. :)

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  46. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 2:30 AM

    Lovely poem. And what a great way to discover your blog!

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  47. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    thanks for the comment, corine. :)

    kind of you to say. :)

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  48. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 3:04 AM

    Inspiring poetry. Thank you for sharing your haiku and your thoughts.

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  49. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 3:06 AM

    thanks for the comment, m. diane rogers. :)

    and thanks for visiting. :)

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  50. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 3:34 AM

    The haikus are lovely and really touching. Thank you for sharing!

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  51. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 3:41 AM

    Am not usually much of a fan of poems, but this poem I like :)

    Thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog

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  52. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 3:58 AM

    thanks for the comment, joanaatthebeach. :)

    and thanks for the kind words. :)

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  53. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 3:59 AM

    thanks for the comment, liliane. :)

    am glad you like them. :)

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  54. OliveauxOctober 16, 2008 at 7:13 AM

    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog and helping make a difference. Its fabulous to see bloggers unite for a topic that needs our attention. You have drawn me to some wonderful organizations that I have not heard of and will love to find out more. Thank you! Amanda

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  55. CourtneyOctober 16, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    These haikus are beautiful and inspiring.

    Thank you for visiting my blog today; I really am excited to see the way that everyone is contributing.

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  56. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    First of all: wonderful haiku poems! Second, thanks for the suggestions you left in a comment on my blog. I'd never heard of GoodSearch, but it's pretty amazing! I just added the toolbar, and am really excited about it.

    Thanks for participating in Blog Action Day. Best wishes to you!

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  57. CourtneyOctober 16, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    Oh, and I just visited Free Rice, and I think it is a brilliant website! Thanks for introducing me to it.

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  58. Dr. Jay SWOctober 16, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    These are truly beautiful...and a surprising corrective to my misgiving upon seeing the heading above, about mixing social/political action and haiku....

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  59. Janice ThomsonOctober 16, 2008 at 9:35 AM

    Thought-provoking indeed - especially when one thinks of the food and clothing wasted over here...how sad it should be this way.

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  60. Tom SouthworthOctober 16, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    Thank you for your visiting my blog and for posting a link to Kiva. Your poem shines the bright light of harsh reality on the daily life of so many millions of people...your participation in Blog Action Day and your words will help make life better for others.

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  61. abbOctober 16, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    Commented and it must have been erased....I said - You never cease to amaze me! Your haiku is superb!

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  62. onesilentwinterOctober 16, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    thank you so much for your comment on poverty. i have read it several times and i am grateful to have had you share your experience.
    thank you.

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  63. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Cool blog. I'm going to add it to my Google Reader.

    Thanks for commenting on my blog, letting me know about your writing.

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  64. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    thanks for the comment, oliveaux. :)

    indeed. it's good to see so many blogs posting on this one particular topic. :)

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  65. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    thanks for the comment, courtney. :)

    indeed. it's exciting. :) especially when i read about bloggers deciding to make a donation or sponsor a child.

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  66. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    thanks for the comment, h.e.g. :)

    am quite fond of goodsearch myself. :) i feel that google is still superior to yahoo in terms of search, but i rather enjoy watching my total contribution to my charity move up with each passing day. :)

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  67. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    thanks for the comment again, courtney. :)

    indeed. i love freerice. :) i try to donate rice everyday.

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  68. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    thanks for the comment, dr. jay sw. :)

    indeed. i too have my misgivings whenever i try to mix message with haiku. still, i can't seem to help myself sometimes.

    thanks for dropping by. :)

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  69. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    thanks for the comment, janice. :)

    indeed. but i'm glad that at least we are finding interesting new ways to make a difference, even on the other side of the globe.

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  70. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    thanks for the comment, tom southworth. :)

    indeed. i love kiva. i especially enjoy the fact that many times i find that requested loans are fully funded. quite a lot of good hearts online.

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  71. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    thanks for the comment, tsannie. :)

    sorry about the erased comment. :O don't know what happened there.

    and thanks for the kind words.

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  72. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    thanks for the comment, onesilentwinter. :)

    and thank you as well for posting on poverty.

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  73. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    thanks for the comment, wendy. :)

    and thanks for adding me. :)

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  74. the spool artistOctober 16, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    this is my favorite haiku...

    inherited
    a life of difficulty
    finding time to laugh

    it reflects so much the filipino disposition... finding joy in the middle of life's muddiest pits! beautiful...

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  75. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    thanks for the comment, spool artist. :)

    indeed, that's what i was trying to capture. our sometimes resiliently sunny disposition. :)

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  76. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    your haikus are deep and insightful. one has to really read between the lines :-)

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  77. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    thanks for the comment, lester. :)

    i did try to inject a little something between the lines. :)

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  78. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    Great haikus! I hear people are using Twitter for haiku. Do you? Thanks for your comment on The Promise of Africa on Web Worker Daily!

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  79. mouse (aka kimy)October 16, 2008 at 8:25 PM

    thank you for such a creative approach to this critical and pressing issue and helping be one STRONG voice against poverty!

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  80. KellyOctober 16, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    i really like haiku no.5. nice. keep spreading the social justice word!

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  81. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    thanks for the comment, pamela poole. :)

    i heard that as well. :) twitter-ku or twaiku. haven't tried it myself, though i do use twitter. :) but mostly for more mundane stuff.

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  82. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    thanks for the comment, mouse (aka kimy). :)

    indeed. we all do what we can.

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  83. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    thanks for the comment, kel. :)

    i'm glad you liked it. :)

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  84. UnknownOctober 16, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    Holy Canoli! 84 comments! Unbelieveable! What a great cause though!

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  85. AnonymousOctober 16, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    thanks for the comment, rebeckah. :)

    true. more than what i'm used to. :) but half of those comments are mine, so it's more like 42. :)

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  86. GemOctober 16, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    blog action day all over! I've seen this - mostly in many big blogs.

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  87. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 12:05 AM

    thanks for the comment, gem. :)

    indeed. i learned that problogger's been to the philippines, from his post. :O

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  88. TikkisOctober 17, 2008 at 1:01 AM

    Something to think over, yes.
    G7-countries...!

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  89. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    Hi, again, Kouji Haiku.

    Yes, I think I would like to do a blogroll exchange. My details would be:

    Blog name: Porillion
    URL: http://porillion.wordpress.com

    I'll add this blog to mine now!

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  90. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    thanks for the comment, tikkis. :)

    perhaps. :) glad you could visit. :)

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  91. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM

    thanks for the comment, porillion. :)

    sure. :) will add you as well.

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  92. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:37 AM

    That is so sad and touching. Thank you for stopping by. :)

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  93. polonaOctober 17, 2008 at 1:45 AM

    these are nice, and for a good cause.

    the frerice site is addictive :)

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  94. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:57 AM

    thanks for the comment, undercover-princess. :)

    and thanks for stopping by as well. :)

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  95. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:58 AM

    thanks for the comment, polona. :)

    indeed. freerice is insidious! :O

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  96. Melissa DonovanOctober 17, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Ah, every time I read haiku, I remember why I love it so. The first was my favorite ;) It's nice to see poetry as part of Blog Action Day.

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  97. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 7:05 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog!! Lovin' that Freerice site!!

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  98. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    thanks for the comment, melissa donovan. :)

    am glad you liked it. :)

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  99. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    thanks for the comment, amber. :)

    i continue to love it as well. :) will be visiting it again later.

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  100. MariposaOctober 17, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Very nice... :)

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  101. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    thanks for the comment, mariposa. :)

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  102. abbOctober 18, 2008 at 2:21 AM

    Powerful haiku. As I've said - someday may I be as good as you are with words.

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  103. MartyOctober 18, 2008 at 2:22 AM

    Kouji, This was a very good Blog Action day post - I am so impressed by the 102 (now 103) comments.

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  104. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 3:14 AM

    Those are wonderful. It gives some hope in the face of despair. Well done.

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  105. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 3:28 AM

    thanks for the comment, tsannie. :)

    and thanks for the kind words. :)

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  106. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 3:29 AM

    thanks for the comment, marty. :)

    indeed. but half of those comments are mine. :)

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  107. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 3:29 AM

    thanks for the comment, vixen. :)

    indeed. some hope.

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  108. haiku-shelf (Angelika Wienert)October 18, 2008 at 3:31 AM

    "no lights, no power"

    economy crisis in the U.S.A., in Asia, in Europe ... what will happen now to Africa, to ...?!

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  109. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    I love Haiku..I write poetry but never ventured into Haiku. Where are you from? I would love to know. I better check your profile! I will read your poetry with great zeal.

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  110. PatsyOctober 18, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    You wrote wonderful, powerful haiku. I'm so glad that when I'm sitting playing at Free Rice I'm actually helping.

    Thanks for dropping by earlier.

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  111. totomaiOctober 18, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    oh so true. each ku represents a scenario of our country.

    hehe, you made me go back to my haiku days lol

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  112. Mimi LenoxOctober 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    Lovely poems for sure.

    Do you know about this?
    BlogBlast For Peace ~ November 6, 2008 is going to be awesome! Would you like to participate? Hope to see you there.

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  113. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    I REALLY LOVE MAKING MY OWN HAIKU. IT SOMEHOW LESSENS MY STRESS AND HELPS ME FREELY EXPRESS MY BURDENS.YOUR HAIKU IS VERY SCHOLARLY DONE. I HOPE I CAN ALSO DO SOMETHING WHICH CAN FAIR TO WHAT YOU'VE DONE HE HE HE.

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  114. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    thanks for the comment, haiku-shelf. :)

    indeed. though i read that africa may be a bit resilient because its economies aren't as coupled yet to the rest of the world economy. but of course, it too, will be negatively affected.

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  115. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 6:15 PM

    thanks for the comment, yanjiaren. :)

    i'm from the philippines actually. :)

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  116. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    thanks for the comment, patsy. :)

    indeed. i'm glad as well. i like watching the bowl fill with rice grains, and my total number of grains donated increase. :)

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  117. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    thanks for the comment, totomai. :)

    glad i could give you a bit of a nostalgic trip. :)

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  118. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    thanks for the comment, mimi lenox. :)

    will check that out.

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  119. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    thanks for the comment, anonymous. :)

    indeed. it does help lessen stress, i feel. :) thanks for the kind words.

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  120. Crafty Green PoetOctober 18, 2008 at 6:49 PM

    even though as you point out, half of them are yours, that's still a load of comments!

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  121. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 9:27 PM

    thanks for the comment, crafty green poet. :)

    indeed. i guess that's also because blog action day's a once in a year event. :)

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  122. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Great idea for a blog and unique entry for Blog Action Day. Congrats!

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  123. SandyCarlsonOctober 19, 2008 at 6:00 AM

    Your poem captures the struggle and the dignity of those who struggle very beautifully. Poverty is an overwhelming problem.

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  124. Joy LeftowOctober 19, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    I love your haiku. I am a friend of Lanie's and have been for quite some time.

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  125. GemOctober 19, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    I saw one blog that showed a flash presentation of urban slums. The worst slums that I've seen is that from Indonesia and the Philippines.

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  126. Devika JyothiOctober 19, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    HI

    Very touchy ones!

    Need to see the poverty alleviation site.

    wishes!
    devika



    wishes!
    devika

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  127. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 7:21 PM

    thanks for the comment, guinevere. :)

    and thanks for visiting. :)

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  128. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    thanks for the comment, sandycarlson. :)

    indeed. it's quite a huge problem. i'm just glad some online sites offer people a chance to help chip away at this.

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  129. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    thanks for the comment, joy leftow. :)

    i hope lanie's been feeling better.

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  130. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    thanks for the comment, gem. :)

    true. some of our slum areas really are quite unhappy sights.

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  131. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    thanks for the comment, devika. :)

    and thanks for dropping by. :)

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  132. JadeOctober 19, 2008 at 10:10 PM

    K. you're a genius at writing socially
    aware poetry.

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  133. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    hunger
    crys out
    to be fed.

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  134. JadeOctober 19, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    also, as I think about your suite of poems,
    these haiku could easily be applied to many
    in america.

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  135. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    thanks for the comments, jade. :)

    kind of you to say. true, they can apply to other people, in other places.

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  136. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    thanks for the comment, paul. :)

    indeed.

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