Knockouts in carmine
Fistful of blooms thrown downwind
Shiner’s delight
© Jilly’s
Author’s Note: Regardless of politics, of leadership, of perceptions at home or abroad, this poet will not bloody the face of this, or any nation, on this blog. I am deeply saddened by what I read that serves to divide. I choose honor; I can only give that example to the rising generations. I choose to rise above. Oh, and the Knockout Rose is my personal favorite 🙂
For Frank J. Tassone’s Haikai Challenge #21 “Rose”
Jilly's 
Terrific, huge punch in the first line, sends petals strewn everywhere. But the only reference I can find to Shiner’s delight is for bock beer they make in Texas. Once of my favorites too, but I suspect that wasn’t your intention!
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Bahaha! I’m Texas illiterate, and only Wine informed. Think cheek bone, knockout.
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Yes, they aren’t really “black eyes” are they, you capture it better as more purple and red. Just assumed though that there was a 2nd level reference, knowing you, LOL!
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Well, the bock would certainly ease the pain…
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BTW, super-excellent Haiku form rendering, along with being vigorous and non-obvious.
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Thanks! Considering the source and form, that is very high praise.
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Hard not to want “Black-eyed susans” in here somewhere!
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Or since we *don’t* want any such thing, “No black-eyed Susans”.
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Jilly! I stand with you…in honor and It saddens me to know what is happening in our world and the gun policies that affect our country.
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I appreciate your honor, Charlie.
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Jilly, it is indeed refreshing to find a poet who sees the party raucously partying around the cesspool but refuses to jump in. Wonderfully crafted haiku. Wonderful stance.
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Thank you, Charley. Mom always told me that if I stoop to the level of those who are less than honorable, I am putting myself at that same level. I try to model her lesson to my best ability, especially for my kiddos at school.
I appreciate you.
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