Sunday, April 10, 2011
Haikus
Here's the deal folks, I'm including a link to a website about haikus and, after reading a few of them, I will be expecting you to do one of two things: post a 250 word reaction to some of the haikus you read or write three (3) haikus of your own. If you don't know the rules of a haiku, better check, because I will count off if you don't follow them. For the follow up, you can either do a 100 word response or write two more haikus. Have fun with this one. First response up by Thursday night (04/07) and 100 word response up by Sunday night (04/10). http://haiku-poems.50webs.com/
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First one:
ReplyDeleteHorror movies are
Inspired by factual things
Fear the bloody truth
second one:
ReplyDeleteHundreds in the dark
Bolt your windows, try to hid
They are coming now
Third one:
ReplyDeleteMix pop rocks and coke
Urban legends are not real
Then prove it to me
Look at the night sky
ReplyDeleteSee the stars twinkle and shine
This is harmony
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I see perfection
I see something that I want
I see you tonight
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Dark red shown in hand
Blood dripping in the other
You just stole my heart tonight
Look at the skyline
ReplyDeleteThis big city is my home
It is Chicago
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I love to drink you
You look like blood but smell good
You big glass of wine
It's not a haiku,
ReplyDeleteIt's a way to speak your mind.
(Just do so quickly.)
Sit and meditate
By yourself and you will find
Who you really are.
Nirvana, to me,
Is finding an inner peace
And tranquility.
This generation
ReplyDeleteNeeds to step up and take charge.
We can make a change.
Killing mosquitos
By slapping them with folders
Will wake your class up.
The wind blew softly
ReplyDeleteRight through the stands of my hair
A soft silent breeze
The sand at my feet
Squishy through all my little toes
Swoosh the water comes
The tall grass hid him
The lion peaked through the gaps
His prey waited their
The trees swayed slowly
ReplyDeleteWhispering in the silence
The storm would come soon
The dark of the night
Shadows creeping upon me
Something was coming
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ReplyDeleteNight has tons of eyes.
ReplyDeleteThey remain opened so wide,
never even blink.
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Tide goes out to sea
And tramples the shifting shore
Never looking back
Hear my heart patter
ReplyDeleteI am so crazy in love
This feels effortless
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Trees flirt with the sky,
whisper and dance with the wind
They bathe in the sun
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Music do me right
I like it loud when it blasts
Despite what friends say
Stars dance in the sky
ReplyDeletetwinkling all their wonder
Look above and see
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Leaves dance in the wind
jumping, playing, frolicking
Then winter arrives
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The orca breaches
out in the air with boldness
He is all power
The turtles scatter
ReplyDeleteas birds of prey swoop to feed
Run, turtles. Run free.
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Oceans, trees, grasslands
all dwindling as we consume
Protect our planet.
I push the button.
ReplyDeleteIt begins to make a sound.
Then nothing happens.
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Sitting silently,
Thoughts cloud my mind horribly.
It is too quiet.
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This clock is not right,
But it keeps ticking away.
Oh no! I am late.
The surface is clear,
ReplyDeleteUndisturbed by anything.
Splash! Now it ripples.
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She dances all day,
And sings along to her steps.
She is beautiful.
Shining way up high
ReplyDeleteThe heat radiates on you
Warming to the touch
White and oh so round
This little gem is classy
Object of beauty
Member of the cat
Reaching speeds of unheard of
Watch that Cheetah go
Once in a lifetime
ReplyDeleteThe unknown is on its way
First day of college
Swimming so swiftly
Not caring it’s in a tank
Fish living their lives
The sisterhood bond
ReplyDeleteIs one that many know well
Inseparable
The crowd cheers
Beer spilled on my brand new shirt
Football games in fall
They miss summer days
Spent on the lake in the sun
No school and all fun
Daughter wears the ring
ReplyDeleteParents’ hold back streaming tears
She holds a bouquet
The little boy falls
No one is there to see it
Does anyone care
As winter lifted
ReplyDeleteThe flower danced in the sunshine
Of a warm spring day
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The ballerina
Dancing on her toes
Brought grace to the room
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As thunder rolls in
The bright sparks of lightning flare
The storm is now here
The time grew near as
ReplyDeleteThe sun fell late in the day
Time to say goodnight
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Sailing on smooth seas
The captain looked toward the sun
And saw his freedom
I have to say that I have never really liked haikus. They were too short and only spoke of a moment in time. I always preferred, though never really liked, the longer poems. I've never really liked poems in general, but haikus always seemed too short to do any good. Now I realize that they are supposed to be short but still. I'm used to having to read the longer poems and analyze those so maybe that's my issue. I don't know for certain but I just know that haikus always seem to bother me because despite your initial impression, there is really nothing more to gain from them. No underlying plot or twist in the story. What you read is what you get and I think, in a way, that's what my problem with them has always been. I have nothing against the people who write and love haikus; it’s just that I’m a book reader. I like books that are several hundred pages long and have intricate plots and plots twists to keep the reader entertained. That’s the kind of literature I like to read and will continue to read; just as haiku readers and writers will continue to read and write their poems regardless of what I think about it.
ReplyDeleteSun shining brightly
ReplyDeleteThen the moon comes out to play
Night Sun, morning moon
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Wind blowing strongly
Leaves whisking around the night
The creature is born
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Twinkling brightly
The boat passes making waves
The beautiful lake
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ReplyDeleteJumping and leaping
ReplyDeleteLily pad to lily pad
This fly lost his race
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Darkness of the night
Such eerie silence you bring
Yet very calming
A hot summer day
ReplyDeleteThe pool looks so inviting
Can’t wait to dive in
The clock ticks slowly
The summer is almost here
Last class before break
A home cooked dinner
My own bed in my own room
So good to be back
It is one O’clock
ReplyDeleteMy paper is unwritten
School is killing me
Always there for me
Protective, big and strong
The best big brother
Heartbreakers should be
ReplyDeleteGuilty in the first degree
Call them criminals
You try so hard to
Be the number one player
You’ll get there someday
Can not come to the
Phone right now, please leave message
After the beep. Beep
No men around them
ReplyDeleteJust girls having a good time
It is girl’s night out
Can’t control yourself
You have to get up and dance
Once that song comes on
I have to go now
ReplyDeleteIt was nice as it lasted
However I have to go
Going the distance
I'm not sure if I did it
But I know I tried
She smiled at him
He returned the sweet gesture
They are truly one
A messy bedroom
ReplyDeleteThe sun peaks through the window
Time to greet the day
What is a haiku?
Seventeen syllables down
Nonsense on a page
Tears began to flow
ReplyDeleteThe judge knocked the gavel
It was time to go.
Hush little baby
As I rock you in your bed
Soon we will have bread.
I long to see you
Standing outside your window
Waiting just for me.
As I lay in bed
ReplyDeleteYou promised to call me back
Deceitful liar.
I would like some cake
But why do I have to wait
When I can just take.
The nature whispers
ReplyDeleteA strange waving, whistling
Lovely leaves crumbles
Strange cloud
Floating over the snow
Winter coming
The cheerful sound
Beautiful flowers sprung
Spring is coming
The crack of the bat
ReplyDeleteThe roar of the crowd is loud
It is a homerun
Her beautiful face
Her smile lights up a room
The girl of my dreams
Its almost summer
Thoughts of the beach in my head
Only three more weeks
My scattered rainbow
ReplyDeleteA mess of colored pencils
Bedroom floor litter
The lights hum their song
There's always noise in my ears
I don't know "silence"
I can see for miles
Miles might as well be worlds
Cause I am still here
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A tempting projector
ReplyDeleteA shadow puppet teaser
My hands instead write
Trash can or ipod
More important of the two
Can't play me music
One:
ReplyDeleteGeneralized beak
Eats what it wants eats from hand
easily frightened
Two:
I'm from Portland, Maine
Coastal scenery. Lobsters
What a tasty treat
Three:
End of semester
Onset of anxiety
I am not prepared
Four:
How did I get here?
A dreadful situation
Oh, where is my head?
Five:
I am moving west
Big surf and coastal attols
It is my purpose
annoying words
ReplyDeletealways listed in a line
reveal the story
hatred flowing now
annoyance clearly shown
I am not amused
Birthday candles
ReplyDeleteSparkling decorations
Fun celebration
Presents everywhere
Its that time of year again
Christmas is coming
Making today count
ReplyDeleteTaking risks and living life
Never looking back
High school memories
A lot of fun with great friends
Will never forget