J. Zimmerman's haiku, tanka, and haibun have been widely published and anthologized. She was one of seventeen invited poets in the 2013 "New Resonances" haiku anthology. She has been a prize winner in the Tokutomi Haiku Contest. She is currently co-editing Ariadne's Poetry Web (http://www.baymoon.com/~ariadne) and failing to learn Japanese.
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autumn equinox
his ex gives him
half a hug
—J. ZIMMERMAN
The useful thing about seasonal references is that not only can they pin down the season as a whole but narrow it down. In this case we have the season narrowed down to a day. We may not know which year, but unfortunately, even if the author forgets, one or both of the ex-partners will remember.
Autumn is a poignant time in haiku poetry, and one for reflection. I feel that one or both of the ex-partners isn’t into the friendliest of reflections.
Things are definitely on the waning side. It reminds me of ex- spouses in my family and the constant wilt of an old relationship over time. Nicely done, Joan!
autumn equinox
his ex gives him
half a hug
—J. ZIMMERMAN
The useful thing about seasonal references is that not only can they pin down the season as a whole but narrow it down. In this case we have the season narrowed down to a day. We may not know which year, but unfortunately, even if the author forgets, one or both of the ex-partners will remember.
Autumn is a poignant time in haiku poetry, and one for reflection. I feel that one or both of the ex-partners isn’t into the friendliest of reflections.
Very sad and yet humorous.
Alan
Things are definitely on the waning side. It reminds me of ex- spouses in my family and the constant wilt of an old relationship over time. Nicely done, Joan!
This is one of those ones that manages to capture humour and sadness at once. Very nice.
marion