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(Message started by: KiAnNa on Dec 11th, 2004, 6:08pm)
Title: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 11th, 2004, 6:08pm


 HAIKU


Haiku is a very short poetic form, consisting of three lines, usually of 5, 7, and 5 syllables each, and usually has a special word which evokes the season. It is probably the shortest poetic form in the world, and its development is native to Japan. The poet must be concise because of the brevity, while concentrating deep spiritual understanding into the poem. The haiku poet usually takes up the changes of nature which have impressed him in order to express the intangible world of the spirit. Haiku presents a pair of contrasting images--one suggestive of time and place, and the other an observation.





 
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 11th, 2004, 6:14pm


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The sun smiles with me
 Dark clouds screen out the light
 Raindrops drench my heart.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 11th, 2004, 6:17pm

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In the garden
among spring flowers
I am just a weed.



Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 11th, 2004, 6:20pm


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My mind
like flowing river
sometimes flooded with rain

 
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 11th, 2004, 6:26pm


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Humid starlit night
waiting for rain
reflecting my longing

 
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 11th, 2004, 6:32pm

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Raindrops, one, two, three
Raindrops wash away my tears.
My tears are raindrops.

Agatha Lai


Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 12th, 2004, 1:40pm


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Distressing time
Friends - autumn leaves
Branches bare

Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 12th, 2004, 1:48pm

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Deep, dark monsoon clouds
Like the anger in your eyes
Dissolves in tears.

~ Krishna ~


 
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 12th, 2004, 1:52pm
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Silence shrieks
Rustling autumn winds
Hearts freeze
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Dec 13th, 2004, 9:29am


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Silently martyred Spring
Feelings emotions nerves
Caged and killed
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by KiAnNa on Jan 21st, 2005, 9:08am


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Parting Haiku
 
A quiet goodbye,
A hushed sigh sends dreams to die;
Silent falls the night.

~~Danielle Moffat~~


Title: Nighty-night
Post by KiAnNa on Mar 31st, 2005, 7:48pm




Nighty-night

Night has fallen now.
Since the sun has gone to bed,
Now then, so shall I.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 16th, 2005, 4:56am
Berries fall to Earth
To drink the wine quickly now,
The soil must be dry.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by kianna on Apr 16th, 2005, 9:06pm

Thanks for sharing. Um, can I ask if that's your composition? And if it is, will it be possible if you could share some more? Thanks.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 16th, 2005, 11:00pm

on 04/16/05 at 21:06:19, kianna wrote:
Thanks for sharing. Um, can I ask if that's your composition? And if it is, will it be possible if you could share some more? Thanks.


Yes, that was my own, Kianna. Thank you for the response.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 17th, 2005, 4:28pm
Fires dance in forests
The warm rains will come to her,
Drowning breath away.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 18th, 2005, 11:44pm
People meet anew,
Apprehension in their trust;
Dripping mountain ice.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 19th, 2005, 5:18pm
Snow under brown sand;
Friendship buds in wet cold air,
Waiting for some warmth.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 19th, 2005, 5:39pm
To make the transit,
I pedal more carefully;
The height of the drought.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 21st, 2005, 4:32am
Welcome sleep is here,
After a day of trials;
Under the sun's heat.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 22nd, 2005, 5:01am
Leaves crunch under foot;
Try not to watch the grayness
Obscure golden light.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 23rd, 2005, 8:41am
Madly fire descends;
Deceptive warmth punishes,
Skyward woman's stare.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 23rd, 2005, 9:38am
Snow blanketed ground;
Groundhog sees its shadow as
A season past's ghost.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Apr 27th, 2005, 5:34am
Hail under soaked hooves;
An unexpected trial,
A mettle tested.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on May 15th, 2005, 10:07pm
Ash beneath the moon;
Choking Batavia out,
Of its summer rest.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on May 20th, 2005, 6:51pm
Nineteenth century;
Innocent locality,
Gone with summer's end.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on May 25th, 2005, 4:52am
Cherry tree bears fruit;
Birds in drunken song fly out,
To meet the noon sun.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on May 26th, 2005, 4:50pm
Cold rain on blossoms;
We wait for it to leave us,
To warm sunlight's touch.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on May 26th, 2005, 4:57pm
Three nor'easters' rain;
Cool gray sky envelops time,
Season's missed regret.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on May 26th, 2005, 5:08pm
Unabashed beauty,
Dominates sun's countenance;
Sea-sprayed warm island.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on May 31st, 2005, 6:28pm
Warm clay court in play;
Players slide in controlled angst,
Each to capture youth.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 11th, 2005, 12:43am
Moonlight submerges,
Mournfully hypnotic dirt;
gibbering songbird.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 12th, 2005, 4:37am
With some reluctance-
Dogs groveling at her feet
Like anyone would
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 12th, 2005, 11:38pm
Coy heroic firm;
Wintertime's dreaming empty,
Great bland agonies.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 13th, 2005, 12:12am

on 06/12/05 at 23:38:29, skepticzero wrote:
Coy heroic firm;
Wintertime's dreaming empty,
Great bland agonies.



Ah. That's a good  one.  It speaks from the heart.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 13th, 2005, 12:14am
Meek downward bleak cubs
Abandon gently, warmly
Blameless plowboy bleeds
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 13th, 2005, 1:39am

on 06/13/05 at 00:14:38, teagirl wrote:
Meek downward bleak cubs
Abandon gently, warmly
Blameless plowboy bleeds

I like the subtle spring reference, especially since the time of year is spread across two of the lines instead of just one. Very clever.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 13th, 2005, 5:41pm

on 06/13/05 at 01:39:11, skepticzero wrote:
I like the subtle spring reference, especially since the time of year is spread across two of the lines instead of just one. Very clever.


Clearly, you know your haiku.  I hope you like this one:

Dead saxophone looms
Lame hard azaleas squirm
Vast irritable

Notice my reference  to nature...as every  haiku should be true to its form.

Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by killerabbit on Jun 14th, 2005, 8:10am
alone, on the web,
drops of sensitivity
embrace an eyelash
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by kianna on Jun 14th, 2005, 6:57pm


Oh wow,  such beautiful haikus.  :)  Thank you for sharing everyone.

Hoping to read more,
Kianna
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 14th, 2005, 11:14pm

on 06/13/05 at 17:41:38, teagirl wrote:
Clearly, you know your haiku.  I hope you like this one:

Dead saxophone looms
Lame hard azaleas squirm
Vast irritable

Notice my reference  to nature...as every  haiku should be true to its form.


I noticed. Great job. The following one is less subtle. I went for a more raw feeling this time:

Copper catacomb,
Defecates oafishly still;
Groundhog emerges.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 14th, 2005, 11:17pm

on 06/14/05 at 18:57:53, kianna wrote:
Oh wow,  such beautiful haikus.  :)  Thank you for sharing everyone.

Hoping to read more,
Kianna


Thanks Kianna.

Graveyards ruffle leaves,
Strutting loudly archly casks;
Recover slowly.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Jun 16th, 2005, 4:57pm
Warm drops on seedlings;
Chipmunk burrows underground,
To clear wire fences.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 16th, 2005, 9:51pm
Amused disheveled,
Decadent lizard laughing;
Lamely cowbells howl.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 16th, 2005, 11:00pm

Ladly, bulldozer
Hoping haggard eel sobbing
Dogs somersault, broad
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 18th, 2005, 8:29am
Clever, teagirl.


Claustrophobic bronze,
Misshapen monks sicken;
Raining messy hearts.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 19th, 2005, 5:07am
Yours are as  astonishing,  Skeptic.  You are very eloquent.

Mountaintops crash, loud
Unfamiliar pearl ranting;
Bicycle quakes, loose
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 19th, 2005, 5:01pm

on 06/19/05 at 05:07:20, teagirl wrote:
Yours are as  astonishing,  Skeptic.  You are very eloquent.

Mountaintops crash, loud
Unfamiliar pearl ranting;
Bicycle quakes, loose

Great combination of imagery and sound.

Swirling humbly leaf,
Giggles smug suns copulate;
Quicksands cackling beach.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Jun 21st, 2005, 4:31am
Summer's longest day;
Those who pay homage, in warmth
Enjoy the late hour.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 22nd, 2005, 9:01pm
Quickly unknowing;
Quicksands stumble dazedly,
Faintly bleakly kind.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 22nd, 2005, 10:29pm

on 06/22/05 at 21:01:50, skepticzero wrote:
Quickly unknowing;
Quicksands stumble dazedly,
Faintly bleakly kind.



Your allusion to a volcano in that  particular haiku is cleverly disguised but I was able to spot it right away. You should publish your haikus.  

Mischievous rapid
Nude alcohol resonates;
Grimy lame brown elves.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by skepticzero on Jun 24th, 2005, 4:02pm

on 06/22/05 at 22:29:49, teagirl wrote:
Your allusion to a volcano in that  particular haiku is cleverly disguised but I was able to spot it right away. You should publish your haikus.  

Mischievous rapid
Nude alcohol resonates;
Grimy lame brown elves.

Teagirl, I can actually feel the rushing water. Powerful.


Moon gives birth slyly;
Hunchbacks distend bleakly raw,
Corrupt insistent.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by teagirl on Jun 28th, 2005, 5:58pm

on 06/24/05 at 16:02:46, skepticzero wrote:
Teagirl, I can actually feel the rushing water. Powerful.


Moon gives birth slyly;
Hunchbacks distend bleakly raw,
Corrupt insistent


Clever use of cosmic influence in the  fates of men.
Stunning, really!

Demurely rambling
Tall gem shrieking, moistly, coy;
Incomparable moose
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Jul 11th, 2005, 9:27pm
Blazing summer wind;
Scurrying through cool wet sand,
Shells passed down through time.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by Forgettable on Jul 22nd, 2005, 6:58am

A cube
Tumbling quietly
In the dark
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by theworstofthewest on Aug 22nd, 2005, 11:59pm
Javan rays of gold;
Strands of black reflect sunlight,
Pierced by warm brown sight.
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by NorKay on Sep 7th, 2005, 7:00am

Staring back at me
That single glimmering eye
Pulling me outward
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by Cheezy on Sep 8th, 2005, 12:49pm



Started all over again
Losing it all once again
Hitting hard times
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by nOrKAy on Jan 19th, 2006, 3:50pm


I am but a drone
My stinger ready to strike
My aggretion comes!
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by nOrKAy on Mar 29th, 2006, 10:06am


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Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by nOrKAy on Apr 15th, 2006, 8:12am


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--Greg
Title: Re: A Collection of Haikus
Post by nOrKAy on Jul 28th, 2006, 7:33am



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