SUMMER HAIKU
at the lawn concert
lighting one spot at at time-
fireflies
Fireflies Anthology, Bottle Rockets Press, Summer 2007
cricket in the house-
if only we shared
the same bedtime
Stylus Poetry Journal, January 2003
a cool summer rain
impatiens perk up
before I do
Outlaw Poets, June 2004
Tanka
a brisk autumn walk the muddy blend of colors deepens my mood where are the highlights and bright spots of yesterday? Ribbons:Tanka Cafe
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oh, this wind! it sweeps me past my gate then spins me home spring clean-up- in the sweat of hard work a settling peace solid gray sky- fors...
9 comments:
You've really caught the flavor of summer, Adelaide.
Nice group, Adelaide. I like the freshness of you fireflies-ku.
Thanks, Bill.
My very first haiku was about fireflies. :) I love this set! I've enjoyed visiting your blog very much.
Thanks, Kristin.
Adelaide...
I love how you captured best what fireflies do... lighting one tiny spot at a time!
In "crickets" I enjoy how you calmly observe his singing even though you are in need of some sleep.
And...the comparison of your fatigue with the perky flowers is fabulous!
Robin
Thanks for your praise, Robin. Already the weather is changing and I'll be thinking autumn haiku.
Adelaide
Yes, how quickly this summer has flown. I'll look forward to your autumn poetry.
hello Adelaide - thank you for visiting my site, Im a big fan of yours
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