Exploring Haiku
February 2, 2010
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I recently decided to explore Haiku. It is a beautiful form of Japanese poetry – simple, creative, evoking emotion in only 17 syllables.
Haiku is non-rhyming and most typically, traditionally, speaks of seasons and nature. It is structured with three lines, having 5-7-5 syllables respectively. Some more modern Haiku branch from this, but I have chosen to stick with the traditional way.
There is a lot more to this ancient art form. As I learn, I will write more. For now I thought to share with you my first creations:
Winter winds bluster.
Wrapped in a thick woolen coat,
My trembling lips smile.
Rose petals open,
Embracing Earth’s elements,
Flourishing with joy.
Snowflake lands softly,
Uniquely on my mantle,
Sharing her design.
Clouds weep steadily.
Trees wave limbs furiously.
Roofs ripped – no mercy.
Laura, I’m so happy you have discovered Haiku! My love affair with this form of poetry goes back almost fifty years… I think as a child, it was so easy to express myself in 17 syllables. I can’t wait till Ada and Annabelle are old enough to share Haiku writing with them.
comment by merry rosenfield — February 3, 2010 @ 9:06 am
Thank you! Yes, I want to learn more, study it a bit in my “spare time”. Share a few of yours here! I’d love to hear the works of other authors!
comment by Friendlywriter — February 3, 2010 @ 10:58 am
Excellent work, Laura!
I don’t think there’s a more gentle and aesthetic art form than Haiku.
Thank you!
comment by Lee O'Hara — February 3, 2010 @ 12:30 pm
lovely haikus…
thanks!
maybe i’ll try and write some myself : )
comment by vanina — February 3, 2010 @ 3:58 pm
Thank you so much! I’m having a blast with them.
comment by Friendlywriter — February 3, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
Wow, Lee, thanks! It is a very peaceful soothing art form.
comment by Friendlywriter — February 3, 2010 @ 4:01 pm