Too bad haiku's couldn't have a fourth line, one syllable. It could be: Yes! And a fifth line, two syllables: Hurrah! And a sixth line, three syllables: Finally! (Glad to hear it's cooler and yes, autumn is on its way--in the northwest some of the trees were already turning colorful.)
I love your haiku! I've gone back and read the other ones on your blog, too. I think you have a real talent! Speaking of fall . . I can't wait to take you over the mountain passes when all the leaves start changing colors out here. It's magical!
Hi Amy, well you're a little bias, but thank you, they are fun to write! You should try it, but what you should do is go read the ones written years ago by the Masters. Some of them blow you away, even though I'm sure they lost something in the translation, still they are something!
Robbin, I really enjoyed reading your haiku. I think what I like best about reading a haiku is knowing that other people notice nature's beauties: the sunset, a dragonfly, a flower blooming in snow. I'm glad that other people, kindred spirits, notice those things. And reading the Masters of long ago just adds a timeless continuity to that sense of connection: There have always been some people who slow down and notice these things.
Well, Aisling coming from my "idol" in poetry that is wonderful and you are so right! I've never thought of it that way. From all those years ago until even today, it continues and some of us appreciate this miracle we call life and all the gifts we've been given to enjoy. I hope we never forget to do that!
Wow! It's amazing how well aisling tagged you - you are definitely one of the people in this world who "slow down and notice things". One of the many reasons I look forward to the influence you have in my child's life!
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Too bad haiku's couldn't have a fourth line, one syllable. It could be: Yes! And a fifth line, two syllables: Hurrah! And a sixth line, three syllables: Finally! (Glad to hear it's cooler and yes, autumn is on its way--in the northwest some of the trees were already turning colorful.)
I love your haiku! I've gone back and read the other ones on your blog, too. I think you have a real talent! Speaking of fall . . I can't wait to take you over the mountain passes when all the leaves start changing colors out here. It's magical!
Hi Catherine Mary! I've missed you (not to mention been terribly jealous). I hope you had a wonderful trip.
Hi Amy, well you're a little bias, but thank you, they are fun to write! You should try it, but what you should do is go read the ones written years ago by the Masters. Some of them blow you away, even though I'm sure they lost something in the translation, still they are something!
Robbin, I really enjoyed reading your haiku. I think what I like best about reading a haiku is knowing that other people notice nature's beauties: the sunset, a dragonfly, a flower blooming in snow. I'm glad that other people, kindred spirits, notice those things. And reading the Masters of long ago just adds a timeless continuity to that sense of connection: There have always been some people who slow down and notice these things.
Well, Aisling coming from my "idol" in poetry that is wonderful and you are so right! I've never thought of it that way. From all those years ago until even today, it continues and some of us appreciate this miracle we call life and all the gifts we've been given to enjoy. I hope we never forget to do that!
I love not only your poetry but the beautiful images you always post.
Well thank you Linda. I hope you had a good day today.
Wow! It's amazing how well aisling tagged you - you are definitely one of the people in this world who "slow down and notice things". One of the many reasons I look forward to the influence you have in my child's life!
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