deserted town …
the freight train leaves behind
an empty whistle
Published by
Keiko Izawa
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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No train arrives
In the town, people waiting —
Deafening silence.
No train arrives
In the town, people waiting —
Deafening silence.
From afar
the echo of the whistle…
then dead-like silence
spring or fall
song of this mockingbird, fills the air–
leaves are falling
very well done!
The town still asleep;
Maple leaves falling
On the train tracks
desolate platform
lonely scarecrow
train speeding past
wrong train
the old women the last
to walk away
a drizzling of cool rain
cross my face–
the sun still shines