I started composing haiku last year inspired by the work of my American penpal. Ever since I have encountered and been impressed by so many beautiful English language haiku made by poets from all around the world. I feel very happy and honored to know as a Japanese this poem that originated in Japan is loved this much in the world.
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what I like about this haiku is that it reaches senses other than vision. Although the dew could be visual, it is also tactile (especially in bare feet!)
I also like the perception of other humans as part of nature.
Absoolutely, MIke! And Bravo, Keiko, for bringing us the model for haiku—true haiku—which is not merely a pretty image of nature, but contains that surprising insight into mankind’s significance in the world. That is what I’ve called before the Zen element of the haiku. Too many authors I’ve read here miss this or even criticize those who achieve this high ideal.
After reading Anne S’s comment and the haiku background info on this site’s introduction, I ASSUME that seasons, nature, visions of same tied to human experience are the topical ingredients of good”” haiku. Correct?
This is my first attempt at haiku writing. I encourage your guidance.”
what a beautiful haiku , your shared moment, as whimscal as the morning mist yet alert and attentive to the reality of a baby’s cry.
Little moments pensive and pertinent.
what I like about this haiku is that it reaches senses other than vision. Although the dew could be visual, it is also tactile (especially in bare feet!)
I also like the perception of other humans as part of nature.
Absoolutely, MIke! And Bravo, Keiko, for bringing us the model for haiku—true haiku—which is not merely a pretty image of nature, but contains that surprising insight into mankind’s significance in the world. That is what I’ve called before the Zen element of the haiku. Too many authors I’ve read here miss this or even criticize those who achieve this high ideal.
a splendid haiku. so good to hear a new voice.
dawn…
the scent of sweet green tea
mingles with rye toast
keiko,
there is a freshness here …
great work
– kala
Thank you so much, Mike, Anne, Ed, and Kala for the very nice comments! Happy to be able to share with you the haiku spirit here.
morning dew
her eyes gathering
beads
Bitter tears…
the last dew-drops become
just the first hoar frost
morning frost
and the last of my harvest
dead in the garden
Morning eyes notice
frost kissing falling leaves.
yesterday changed
After reading Anne S’s comment and the haiku background info on this site’s introduction, I ASSUME that seasons, nature, visions of same tied to human experience are the topical ingredients of good”” haiku. Correct?
This is my first attempt at haiku writing. I encourage your guidance.”
Great haiku, I too like the hearing sense added
Bill,
A good site to learn about Haiku is In the Moonlight, A Worm.”” http://www.haiku.insouthsea.co.uk/“
what a beautiful haiku , your shared moment, as whimscal as the morning mist yet alert and attentive to the reality of a baby’s cry.
Little moments pensive and pertinent.
gillenacox
gillena2001@yahoo.com
morning do(s)–
coffee brewing
somewhere
morning mist
sweeps across
traffic jam
2nd thoughts–
—–
cool crisp winds dries
the morning dew…
a newborn’s tears
third thoughts-
—
morning silence
blankets the field of dew–
this rosy cardinal
Sentimental and nostalgic. Great.
;)
Wonderful!
Alan
http://www.withwords.org.uk
from nary a cloud
sprinkling rain at my door–
dusty street bears witness