Haiku Poetry– “A major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, and employing highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.” (Dictionary.com, July 9, 2012)

A Year of Haiku

By Rita H. Chen

A light orange sky

suddenly deepens in hue

as the sun bursts free

 

 

Black droplets scattered

along the cement pavement

tell of coming storms

 

 

Coyly unfolding

its petals for all to view

a daffodil blooms

 

 

The green of grass blades

seems oddly muted in hue

as thick heat blurs sight

 

 

Red and yellow leaves

carried away by wind gusts

are caught in mid-flight

 

 

Packed between the palms

of mischievous small children

balls of silk white snow

 

 

Layers of colour

as the sun sinks from blue skies

It’s like a rainbow

Rita’s Musings: I’m preparing a portfolio and am currently trying my hand at various styles of poetry as a result. This collection of haiku poetry was written in one sitting on July 9, 2012 while listening to Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.”