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Haiku: Musings On Pride And Mariachi Melodies...

"There is this paradox in pride -- it makes some men ridiculous, but prevents others from becoming so." Charles Caleb Colton

Haiku: Musings On Pride And Mariachi Melodies...

Pride lies under foot
Caught by delusions, grand schemes
All is vanity

Tombstone marked for Pride
Lies here, pompous warrior
Consumed by conceit...


 This week, the prompt/word is: Pride



What is a haiku?
 As Leo of Haiku Heights aptly explains, a haiku is a three line poem. It shows what the author wants us to understand from it, rather than tell it directly. The limitation to a haiku is seventeen syllables. It can be at maximum, that much. If you wish to go by the traditional Japanese structure even with English haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable, or 3-5-3 syllable structure




"To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable." Aaron Copland  

Haiku: Musings On Pride And Mariachi Melodies...

 My mariachi
Heady melodies at noon
Lovers fight, make up

Mariachi tunes
Laden, old country love songs
Caught between rich foods...


Today, the word is Mariachi (Mexico)

What is Carpe Diem?  Blog Owner, Kristjaan Panneman,  describes it as:  "a weblog on haiku. It's a new daily haiku meme where you can write a classical or non-classical haiku on a given prompt. Haiku is an ancient Japanese poetry form. A haiku has three short lines and describes a short moment (as short as the sound of a pebble thrown into water). Mostly a haiku counts 5-7-5 syllables and is sometimes called 'counted verse.'"


 More Below!


"Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride." Friedrich Nietzsche

Haiku: Musings On Pride And Mariachi Melodies...
 Soldier's Paradox
Sets pride and bravery aside
Drinks guileless words, Praise

Idle folk at home
With no loss to limb or soul
I'm proud of you too?


 Some Food for Thought: Do you see yourself through pride eyes? Have you heard mariachi music before?  Take a moment to contemplate what Pride and Mariachi mean to you? Love and Peace in 2013.

I would love to hear from you: Please leave me a comment. Thank You!

PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photographs: Pride,  Mariachi, Pride, via Wikipedia, my personal collection.

Until Next Time…
Ask. Believe. Receive. ©
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Mirth and Motivation
Positive Kismet 
 


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40 comments:

  1. Eliz FrankFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Pride and music can be able companions, if pride concedes to music and music applauds pride. :-)

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  2. DSFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Beautifully compiled post. The image and the words, wow.
    And many thanks for your comments on my blog :)

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  3. HazelFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    country love songs and rich foods - sound like something I would enjoy having.

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  4. MarkFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    I've long been a fan of heady mariachi melodies, whether at noon or some other time!

    Drunk Mariachi

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  5. ChèvrefeuilleFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Lovely post Kîshmet all haiku are wonderful and different. I like the way you've been inspired by Mariachis . Thank you for this positive energy you share.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Pride can be crippling. Nicely done.

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  7. JazzbumpaFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    The pompous warrior
    The prideful soldier
    What do they fight for?

    Conquest not justice
    To take what others have
    Imperialism not honor

    Yet the band plays
    Songs of love as soldiers die
    Lost in irony

    ~ : ~

    Thank you for all the nice comments on my blog.

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  8. Eliz FrankFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    TY DS! I'm making a lot of effort to connect with others in the haiku group and so far, people have been welcoming. I love haiku and hope to keep it up even if I do it a few times a week. TY for the feedback.
    Eliz

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  9. Eliz FrankFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Hi Hazel, TY! You had me laughing. I was actually referring to the traditional, old country music in Mexico. I love Cumbia and some of the older musical arrangements. :-)
    Eliz

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  10. anthonynorthFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Great take on the pic. Enjoyed both.

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  11. Amrit SinhaFebruary 6, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Well said !!!

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  12. TigerbriteFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Your haiku are well crafted and the pride one very true. Nice pictures and I like your quotations also :)

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  13. joanneFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    an intriguing post today,,,.I cannot really connect music and pride, except on a superficial 'songs of pride' level...that being said, I espec. like the atmosphere you created in your mariachi set.....

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  14. EseFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Beautifully crafted haiku, Eliz. I enjoyed the images you painted with words.

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  15. Yer PirateFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    superb, rich blog and am enjoying the haiku!

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  16. brudbergFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Great reading ;-) thank yoi

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  17. ReshmaFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Pride is a delusion Eliz, well said!!



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  18. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Beautifully done. I like the play of pride with mariachi music. I have several Mexican and South American students who have great pride in there music, which, of course, includes mariachi. :-)

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  19. The Write GirlFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Two, terrific haikus. I enjoyed the miriachi haiku a lot.

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I love this whole selection of work. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us :)

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  21. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Mark, I'm a fan too even though my allotted time is limited... TY :-)
    Eliz

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  22. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    TY Kristjaan, Your offerings are inspiring too. ;-)
    Eliz

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  23. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Kendall... True; it can be crippling and blinding too. :-) TY!

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  24. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    JazzB, Quite true and the irony continues in the photo I added... TY! :-)

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  25. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:13 AM

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  26. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Aye TY! Green Speck... TY! :-)

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  27. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Oh Tigerbrite! I appreciate the comment and thank you. :-)

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  28. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Hi Joanne, TY for your comment. Pride of culture can be reflected in music...and other areas of living. ;-)
    Eliz

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  29. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    TY Ese! Loved the visit... :-)

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  30. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    TY AnthonyN ... you are so kind! It was fun to do even as I struggle to learn it. :-)
    Eliz

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  31. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Yer Pirate, Glad to see you here and appreciate the feedback. :-)

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  32. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Brudberg Merci! Love your haiku too. :-)
    Eliz

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  33. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:36 PM

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  34. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    TY Reshma, My yoga teachers always talked about the Maya of pride... especially of the vanity kind. :-)

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  35. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Hi Dana, I like that... Cultural appreciation is being proud of our heritage and that is a good thing. TY! :-)

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  36. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    TY Write Girl! I enjoyed writing that one too... I could see and hear the music. :-)

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  37. Eliz FrankFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    TY jrbhaiku!
    This a lot more fun than I had imagined... :-)
    Eliz

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  38. MarieFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    so true about the pride paradox.Beautifully-crafted post as usual. Thank you Eliz! Your blog inspires me...

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  39. Reading PleasureFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Wonderfully crafted, Eliz

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  40. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    whenever i saw a mariachi, i remember antonio banderas haha

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