That is a dubious honour, for sure! But I've often found, things like that are being noticed. Committed and loyal employees are valuable, especially when decisions are being made about redundancies! 🏯😎🏯
You're very welcome! That is a great take on 'Honour', and such an important message. Sometimes, one person standing up for what's right really can make the difference, and change things for the better... 🏯😎🏯
That's a beautiful way to honour them! Rhubarb is probably the fruit I most associate with my Grandma, too. She used to make some incredible pies and desserts with it... 🏯😎🏯
That is a wonderful tribute! What those brave men and women so selflessly did back then will never be forgotten. They were true heroes, in every sense of the word... 🏯😎🏯
Ahh, I just typed something very similar below! It can definitely be a real challenge to keep things so concise, for sure. Especially with more complex ideas. Which is all part of why it's such great exercise, of course. I love changing a word here, and a word there, and trying to make everything click... 🏯😎🏯
I guess I made a botch of it. I was trying to describe the current political tension in the U.S. I love our country, but not the current leadership, which is not promoting kindness... therefore the U.S. is not great, as Trump promised it would be if people voted for him. (I did not). It was supposed to be a play on Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign.
It's definitely tricky to tackle emotive subjects in so few words, but this conveys a very powerful message, for sure. A wish for more kindness in the world is a wonderful thing... 🏯😎🏯
The way we all seemed to naturally pull together and become more 'neighbourly' was wonderful to see. It's definitely a shame a lot of that was lost again, once everyone went back to their normal lives... 🏯😎🏯
Actually, no, you hit the mark. I was just surprised that what was meant to be something fun was turned into a political platform. I appreciate your opinion, but maybe something lighter? Just a thought. Your choice, of course. And here’s a little something to contemplate:
Oops... I'd kind of forgotten the prompt word by this point. Let me think on it and I'll try again later. Thank you for the feedback, it is very helpful.
That's fantastic! They're both powerful symbols of honour and trust that have remained relevant and meaningful for centuries, despite how much the world has changed... 🏯😎🏯
That is such an important message, and you've expressed it brilliantly! We definitely do need to honour Planet Earth and appreciate it more, so it can be here for many more generations to enjoy its beauty and the wonderful things it has to offer... 🏯😎🏯
That is a beautiful perspective! The changing seasons of life do bring changes, for sure, but also fresh opportunities, and definitely chances to grow and discover more about yourself... 🏯😎🏯
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Amazingly, they only stopped being a thing relatively recently, in about 1900 or so. But they went on a lot before that, and when they did, it was almost always because of matters of honour... 🏯😎🏯
OK, here goes:
Dubious honor:
I’m always last to leave work
Where is my medal?
That is a dubious honour, for sure! But I've often found, things like that are being noticed. Committed and loyal employees are valuable, especially when decisions are being made about redundancies! 🏯😎🏯
Sometimes, except when you work for the U.S. government.😬
And I don’t.
🏯😎👍🏯
Dubious indeed...
A sentiment shared by many!
Acts in a flash bang
Honour rides a hot knife edge
Shine turns to tarnish
That is an excellent, cautionary tale! Acting in haste, without fully thinking things through, almost never works out well... 🏯😎🏯
Yikes! That's cutting things fine.
Veils of promise (s)worn
Pledges dance on silver tongues
Trust fades like soft smoke
That first line is constructed beautifully, and sets up the next two perfectly. Very nicely done... 🏯😎🏯
So was it worth it?
This view from an unmarked grave
half a world away?
That is a very powerful depiction of the horror and senselessness of war... 🏯😎🏯
That one hurts.
Yeah, my grandpa was in Vietnam. He never really talked about it, but he did explain to all his grandkids what the POW-MIA flag in his house meant.
Thanks for the mention Chris !
It takes only one
to stand against the tidal wave
And say, Not this way!
You're very welcome! That is a great take on 'Honour', and such an important message. Sometimes, one person standing up for what's right really can make the difference, and change things for the better... 🏯😎🏯
Thank you , Heidi and Kathy!
Thank you , Bill
5hank you , Gloria !
Well put!
Thank you, A. C.
Oh, so good!
Thank you , Jeannine !
You are welcome!
Thank you, C. J.
I plant Rhubarb and
red roses to ‘Honour’
my Grandma and Mom.
That's a beautiful way to honour them! Rhubarb is probably the fruit I most associate with my Grandma, too. She used to make some incredible pies and desserts with it... 🏯😎🏯
Very sweet!
I Honour my Dad,
who served duringWorld War II.
And helped save the world… 🫡 ♥️
That is a wonderful tribute! What those brave men and women so selflessly did back then will never be forgotten. They were true heroes, in every sense of the word... 🏯😎🏯
Bravo!
Every year I plant
Flowers on my mother’s grave
She loved gardening
That is a lovely tribute, and a very beautiful and fitting way to honour her memory... 🏯😎🏯
A great tribute.
Sharing smiles strengthen
Kind words reach out to inspire
Learning grows apace
That's wonderful! Smiles, kindness and encouragement cost nothing to give, and yet they are worth so much to those who receive them... 🏯😎🏯
There was no one left.
Emptiness, a vast domain
Only pride remained.
That is a brilliant reminder of what can happen when pride is clung on to at all costs, instead of seeking reconciliation... 🏯😎🏯
😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥
We honour the flag
But make the States kind again
We are not great now
That is a beautiful, heartfelt message. Kindness, and empathy for others, is what is sadly lacking in many parts of the world these days... 🏯😎🏯
Thank you, but it's hard to explain in 17 syllables.
Ahh, I just typed something very similar below! It can definitely be a real challenge to keep things so concise, for sure. Especially with more complex ideas. Which is all part of why it's such great exercise, of course. I love changing a word here, and a word there, and trying to make everything click... 🏯😎🏯
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I guess I made a botch of it. I was trying to describe the current political tension in the U.S. I love our country, but not the current leadership, which is not promoting kindness... therefore the U.S. is not great, as Trump promised it would be if people voted for him. (I did not). It was supposed to be a play on Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign.
Maybe this might be better:
Honour our country
But not the greed of tyrants
Kindness, not greatness
Or maybe not.... that kind of sucked, too. 🤨
It's definitely tricky to tackle emotive subjects in so few words, but this conveys a very powerful message, for sure. A wish for more kindness in the world is a wonderful thing... 🏯😎🏯
Thank you. I really miss all the "Be kind" signs people displayed during the Pandemic... though there are still a few out there.
The way we all seemed to naturally pull together and become more 'neighbourly' was wonderful to see. It's definitely a shame a lot of that was lost again, once everyone went back to their normal lives... 🏯😎🏯
Actually, no, you hit the mark. I was just surprised that what was meant to be something fun was turned into a political platform. I appreciate your opinion, but maybe something lighter? Just a thought. Your choice, of course. And here’s a little something to contemplate:
Give not a thought here
To that which binds and drags down
Freedom is the goal
Ah, now I get it.... how's this?
🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
Please learn to be kind
To help everyone in need
Make the world happy
Nice. Not sure it’s about honor. But doesn’t really matter. Best wishes.
Oops... I'd kind of forgotten the prompt word by this point. Let me think on it and I'll try again later. Thank you for the feedback, it is very helpful.
Honor the sun light
Passover dubious clouds of doubt
Teach children truth now.
Absolutely! "Teach your children well", as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young said... 🏯😎🏯
My word is my bond
My handshake conveys my truth
Trust both without doubt
That's fantastic! They're both powerful symbols of honour and trust that have remained relevant and meaningful for centuries, despite how much the world has changed... 🏯😎🏯
Walk on hallowed ground
Every step along the way
Honor Planet Earth
That is such an important message, and you've expressed it brilliantly! We definitely do need to honour Planet Earth and appreciate it more, so it can be here for many more generations to enjoy its beauty and the wonderful things it has to offer... 🏯😎🏯
honor the seasons
of your life - respect nature's
willful change and grow
That is a beautiful perspective! The changing seasons of life do bring changes, for sure, but also fresh opportunities, and definitely chances to grow and discover more about yourself... 🏯😎🏯
Your haiku is a comical look at the foolishness of duels. Well done!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Amazingly, they only stopped being a thing relatively recently, in about 1900 or so. But they went on a lot before that, and when they did, it was almost always because of matters of honour... 🏯😎🏯
It was so Darwinian and stupid. I'm amazed that it was still going on relatively recently.