The Fine Art of Haiku
The Fine Art of Haiku
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Like expensive wine
good Haiku is difficult
second class is fine
Though things seem broken
like a rock thrown at ripples
or a still reflection
Or in parching heat
when our hearts are in union
or separation
Light finds an escape
into the darkest of night
by window near brook
Save the final stop
for after the first seven
to end the first line
Our voice in a dream
only the dreamer can see
structure of our thoughts
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Drag each foot onward
into far peaks of a cloud
we are together
To find a Yara
try to build uncertainty
to live in wonder
We write long poems
with no pleasure in the write
general design
To learn this one skill
pure objective word painting
lift sail and travel
Speak of life itself
never sit refusing life
for longer than dream
Children throw small stones
without thought of a return
simple reaction
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Plan to steal island
to hide away from the wind
and Cicada cry
These learned metaphors
delicacies of color
unlearned emotions
Command me to sing
my heart melts with a deep pride
all that is harsh melts
Must be a moon rise
behind various wild grass
a cricket is heard
Traveller will hum
while rowing upon rivers
youth’s bitter passion
Silent amazement
as kindling turns to our light
moment indulgence
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Talk of summer rain
dry forest trees need water
reciting prayer
May the poet write
circumstances of our lives
function from a farm
Love is flower’s bloom
as said in most Hallmark cards
grace to endless toil
Shadow of an Elm
dances away from each step
the scent of Lilac
Heavy July rain
flowers float on rivers
mysterious songs
Soon summer will end
bees minister this message
now is time to sit
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