The Rock Garden

Haiku is a very short poetic form, consisting of three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables each, and must have a special word which evokes the season. It is probably the shortest poetic form in the world, and developed in Japan, with no influence from either the West or China. The haiku poet usually tries to express the aspects of nature and the intangible world of spirits which have impressed him/her.

Samples:

These samples were translated from Japanese

Clouds appear
and bring to men a chance to rest
from looking at the moon.
By Basho, Matsuo. (1644-1694).

The summer river:
although there is a bridge, my horse
goes through the water.
Shiki. (1867-1902).

In my old home
which I forsook, the cherries
are in bloom.
Issa. (1762-1826).

A giant firefly:
that way, this way, that way, this -
and it passes by.
Issa. (1762-1826).


The above were found at Hiaku for People. Visit them if you are interested in learning more about haiku.





This is one of my favorites!

Colorful raincoats.
Green water in a pool.
Gray skies, moist air. Rain.

by my son Josh (written when he was 8)

To see more of Josh's wonders works of poetry and art, visit his page.



The following are my humble contributions.
Water trickling past rocks.
Clear deep pool shaded by trees.
Floating lily pad.

Reeds bend in the wind.
Stork glances around, pauses.
Flight. A blur of wings.

Swift blur of motion.
Dragonfly on sunflower.
Iridescent wings.

Flames dancing about.
Sparks reflect off golden bangles.
Flashing gypsy eyes.

Leaves drift to the ground.
Brilliant shades of red and gold.
Unseen, trampled, gone.

Cool scent in the air.
Glittering diamonds in the grass.
Newly fallen rain.

Hiding in the dark.
Imagination runs wild.
Scaring myself. Fun?













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