FOUR HAIKU (FOUR SEASONS)
"A
haiku
in English
is a very short poem in the English language, following to a greater
or lesser extent the form and style of the Japanese haiku.
A typical haiku is a three-line observation about a fleeting moment
involving nature...a
three-line format with 17 syllables arranged in a 5–7–5 pattern
or about 10 to 14 syllables,
which more nearly approximates the duration of a
Japanese haiku with the
second line usually the longest."
From Wikipedia There
are other characteristics associated with the haiku such as the
"jump" between the first and second image. However, I think
one of the most important things is to try to make each one a
workable poem (even if it is only a "moment of zen").
These are in the 5-7-5 pattern.
Butterflies by Chang Lee
one
Now a butterfly,
Flitting white
through summer light,
Casts a small
shadow.
two
Light-bound in
spring night
Around and around
the bulb
Orbits a brown moth.
three
Dark needles draped
on
Cold, mauve dusk.
Above, bright bow.
She-oaks
and the moon.
four
Light-grey umbrella
Walking in April
showers
On two small child
legs.
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