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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paul moret, i could appreciate your hearty meal. being one able to eat any meal at any hour; alas, i had no halibut in the fridge.
at this early hour, settling for tilapia, eggs, homemade biscuits, alongside a splash of horseradish.
miami, currently 69 degrees, expected high of 75
chilly morn–
even the palms
anxiously await the sun
A powerful image, Keiko, rich in implication.
You are certainly building up a potent collection of haiku.
Another strong haiku to add to that!
very fine haiku
love that lone egret
excellent work.
This haiku is like an alarm signal.Here is my reply:
Polluted sea-
the carcass of the last bird
at the mercy of waves
fallen barn doors-
in the rafters
great horned owls
Very, very nice!… complex in its simplicity.
lorin
thought you might enjoy this one too!
winter thaw
on each slice of hirame
a dab of wasabi
it’s very cold here in montreal. winter
here is the real thing!
deep snow
i finally reach the bottom
of a donburi bowl
paul moret, i could appreciate your hearty meal. being one able to eat any meal at any hour; alas, i had no halibut in the fridge.
at this early hour, settling for tilapia, eggs, homemade biscuits, alongside a splash of horseradish.
miami, currently 69 degrees, expected high of 75
chilly morn–
even the palms
anxiously await the sun
coastal hilltop
a whale breeches out of the grass
Lovely poem makes one feel alone but not lonely.