Late Summer Haiku
top of the ridge
distant cow bells
behind the wind
the cicadas' whine
always in the tree
just ahead
neighbors shouting
from the wild grapes
multiple bird calls
Modern Haiku V.vi, no. 1, 1976
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COLD WEATHER THERAPY lazy afternoon Ol’ Blue Eyes warms a memory– the promise of spring in his song reaching my ears his mellow tones ...
4 comments:
A lovely sequence, Adelaide. The third haiku makes me feel that winter is not far off...
I especially like the first one, Adelaide - but all three shine forth, m' dear.
Warren
Excellent. I especially like the second one. l
Frank, Warren and Bill...
Many thanks to all of you.
Adelaide
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