Some of you may remember when the Haiku of the Day was a part of this blog. That era has fizzled out, but I’ve compiled here some of my favorites. They’re not necessarily the best or purist haiku, but the images they conjure and their personal meanings for me make them special. I hope you enjoy revisiting these as much as I do 🙂
(3/25) Whispers in the wind
Tales of the past spinning about
Etched in the leaves
(3/22) Unable to reach out
Taking a plunge from the sky
Nest crashes down
(3/12) Like lightning in the air
Galloping against the wind
Run forever
(2/7) Lonely atmosphere
Asleep for the afternoon
Buzzing quietly
(1/9) Wading through the thorns
Refuse to release their hold
Prickly old friends
(1/3) Away away now
Warmth disappears in colors of fire
Horizon
(12/30) A willow tree
Mourns the loss of her greenery
Beauty dead and gone
As I scrolled through the extensive collection of poems that I accumulated over the months, I noticed some key points. Most of them relate somehow to nature, like traditional haiku. I remember some days struggling to come up with some new element of nature I hadn’t used yet…some of the haiku were rough, to say the least. However, they got significantly better through time. Even though I don’t do HOD anymore, I’m pleased to say that it helped my grow as a writer and poet. To those who supported me while I was doing this, thank you so much! I really appreciate it. These days I keep moving forward with new plans, but who knows? Maybe I’ll revisit HOD for a time in the future!
MuseSpark 