Oh, Haiku

I’m new to writing haikus. It’s a stimulating form to play with. Its simplicity belies how challenging it can be, but that simplicity also invites me not to overthink, which is welcome. Writing in this form – 3 lines, 5 syllables per first and third lines, 7 syllables per second line – flings open a door in my mind and lets a breeze through. Then, I surrender to the flow of words. With a curious approach, I chase others in the desire to make each syllable count. In the attempt to encapsulate a moment in time or an emotion or experience, there is a pleasant thrum.

Stroll to the markets

Peaceful hum on a Sunday

Fresh bread, rising sun

[24 May 2021]

Predawn power walk

Jettisoning the nightmares

Release brings relief

[2 June 2021]

Line up for coffee

Queue for egg and bacon rolls

Then buy vegetables

[5 June 2021]

Little tigers run

Screaming because it’s home time

Sleep on the way home

[5 June 2021]

Running round the Bay

Keys found and left on a branch

A forgotten scarf

[5 June 2021]

I love you so much

Your indifference is crushing

Throwing pearls to swine

[6 June 2021]

The determined wind

The cloudless protective sky

All will be revealed

[8 June 2021]

Chainsaws are groaning

We all need more firewood

Snow is on its way

[8 June 2021]