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Haiku
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A haiku is an ancient form of Japanese poetry, which is challenging in its simple, three lined, "5-7-5" syllabic form.
A well-written example usually puts one into a calm, almost meditative state. When writing a haiku, which
often deals with themes of nature, one must convey a complete idea using five syllables in the first line, seven syllables
in the second, and five, again, in the third.
I was introduced to these in the sixth grade, (thank you, Sister Elizabeth Murphy!) and was intrigued by their "simple
complexity".
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Lakeside
Singing
waters dance
And the
Willow weeps with joy
As Wind stops to watch.
Time
Ever-moving stream
So relentlessly flowing
Never to turn back.
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Waterfall
Bouncing and tumbling
Playing over rugged rocks
Sparkling waters fall.
Hurricane
Blowing, then howling
Whirling fury in a storm
A lion unleashed.
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Volcano
Silent mountain sleeps.
Underground, the pressure builds,
Exploding, at last.
Stars
Shining high above,
Floating in indigo seas,
Lamps that light the sky.
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All original haiku on this page are excerpted from, "The Muse Whispers...The Blank Page Speaks", written by Genae-Valecia
Hinesman
Copyright 2008---Genae-Valecia Hinesman; All rights reserved
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