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Why don't we write some pieces of HAIKU poems?

Do you enjoy reading poems? One of the simplest, shortest, but intense (in conveying ideas) poems might be the traditional Japanese “Haiku”. A haiku is a three-line poem with a 5 (in the 1st line), 7 (in the 2nd line), 5 (in the last line) syllable structure, typically focusing on the theme of nature, that doesn't rhyme. 

Hoping you all find some time to stop and create your own Haiku poetry about anything that comes to your mind here and now!! I believe it might be one good way to welcome the upcoming season of Spring.


As a Haiku lover, I would like to share mine for each season in a year we live. 




Winter

by Jean J. Lee 

Start to see your breath?

Icicles deck the roof top

Watch your squeaky steps




Spring

by Jean J. Lee

Mizzle sounds quiet

Its petrichor smells so sweet

Daffodil paints town




Summer

by Jean J. Lee

Shades and sombreros

Hide and seek with the sunray

Long good books cool you



Fall 

by Jean J. Lee

Trees changing colors

Leaves keep dancing with rustles

Fill your plates with figs


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