avatarVictor Sarkin

Summary

Victor Sarkin reflects on the enigma of existence and participates in a haiku/tanka writing challenge prompted by the theme of 'mystery'.

Abstract

The article titled "The Enigma of Existence" delves into the profound mystery that is life, emphasizing its complexity and the vast unknown that surrounds it. Victor Sarkin acknowledges the invitation from Brett Christensen to contribute to a writing challenge that involves creating a haiku or tanka inspired by the concept of 'mystery'. The piece includes a photograph by Ali Khalafi and a thank you note to Brett Christensen for the creative prompt. Sarkin also extends the challenge to a list of other writers, encouraging them to explore the theme through their own poetic expressions. Additionally, he directs readers to his other haiku works and the original challenge, inviting further engagement with the topic.

Opinions

  • Victor Sarkin views existence as an intricate and unfathomable mystery.
  • The act of creating haiku or tanka is seen as a meaningful way to engage with and express thoughts on the theme of 'mystery'.
  • Sarkin appreciates the collaborative nature of the writing challenge and the community of writers involved.
  • The article suggests that the prompt word 'mystery' has inspired a variety of creative responses, as seen in Sarkin's previous haiku writings.
  • There is an implicit invitation for readers to explore and appreciate the beauty and complexity of life through poetry and creative challenges.

The Enigma of Existence

How does one explain it

Photo by Ali Khalafi on Unsplash

Our complicated existence is the greatest mystery of all.

© Victor Sarkin 2020. All Rights Reserved.

Thank you Brett Christensen for inviting me to participate in this wonderful writing challenge, to create a haiku or tanka using the prompt word ‘mystery’ or a derivative.

Check out the original challenge here:

I invite the following writers to take part in this great challenge:

Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh, Imad, Melissa Speed, Susannah MacKinnie, Kim McKinney, Chirag, Suryatapa, Valerie MacEwan, Aimée Gramblin, Randy Rather.

If you liked this haiku, please consider perusing my other haiku, written in response to prompt challenges at House of Haiku.

Poetry
Haiku
Philosophy
Society
Self
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