Thursday 13: Haiku
Mist-shrouded mountains—
somewhere a cougar crouches,
hoping to crunch bones.
I could not say why
pelicans were whispering
while the dolphins danced.
Crumbling sandstone walls,
shadows keening like old men—
it is a sad song.
Forsythia fire!
Brilliant yellow blossom-flame
kindles my desire!
A candle burning
incense rising this morning
my heart rejoices
Ten thousand proverbs
are not enough to make me
quit reading your face.
Some apples and pears
placed on low wooden altar—
sweet feast for the gods.
Water over stones
leaves swirling in rough eddies—
ah, the mountain stream!
To the coyote:
Will you come again next spring
to eat my chickens?
Ancient olive trees
clinging to steep mountainside—
overhead a crow.
Pear leaf, your blushing
is my greatest pleasure when
moon waxes golden.
Four ripe persimmons
fat and blushing with sweetness—
so tantalizing!
Venerable tree,
how shall I tell my sorrow
to you this morning?
© 2010 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Posted on April 1, 2010, in my haiku, Thursday 13. Bookmark the permalink. 6 Comments.
Very nice! I liked the last one and the one about forsythia best. I have a series of haiku teapoems. Here’s one:
Sterling paddle dips
through a veil of smoky mist
Long legged crane sips
Oh wow! Wonderfully done 🙂
Have a great Thursday!
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Wonderful list. April is national poetry month–so that’s a good start!
How fun! Haikus are one of my favorite forms of poetry.
My favorite is the proverbs one. I love art about people…portraits, poems, stories. 🙂
Haikus are lovely forms, aren’t they? So simple, yet so deep. I love thinking about them.