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                                         broken, my soul feels no warmth                           Dying on cold desert sand
                                              My heart stays frozen                                 Ah, where is your sting?
                                              - Ja me s C as si dy , La u nc es to n , TA S                             - Sp ic a



                                                Advent of Winter                                     the red sky opens up
                                         Trees bare, searching for cover                           flashes of an ageing sun
                                               Bare until the end                                     an old song to hum
                                                           - M .L . C hr om e                       - S h af ee q Va l an ch er y, H y de ra ba d



                                                 Divided nation                                       I see you driving
                                          Those who cannot not say ain't                        Round town with the girl I love
                                              And those that cannot                                 And I'm like, Haiku.
                                                   - Er ic , Re yn o ld sb ur g O hi o                             - c ee l o g re en



                                              Foiled, by the fruitless                               Clouds are passers by
                                             pursuit of my own folly                           Greet them before they may leave
                                           Found, as fortune follows me                              For rains in exchange!
                                                            - Ja so n, U S A                               - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i



                                               Cutting logs of wood                                  We all have a dream
                                             In a forest without trees                             But it is all just a scheme
                                            Gives room for wasteland.                                  Yet we all live on
                                                    - A ja y Se s ha dr i Ch e nn ai               - C es ar H e rr er a, M on t cl ai r Ca li fo rn ia



                                               i must soon decide                                     The color of blue
                                            Awaiting The Coming Morn                              Mountain to other mountain
                                                  Corona of light                                    The flower of wind
                                                      - L or d M au ro , Or la n do                      - Ta t ja na D eb e lj ač ki , Se rb ia



                                                Childhood memories                                     Planets are aligned
                                                Pikachu on Route 20                                It is friday the thirteenth
                                                 Gotta Catch em All                                   Good and bad collide
                                                              - Ca ra , T X                                             - K y jo




http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm                                                                                                             7/22/2011
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                                    I answered "Yes! Yes!"                                            The pale moon comes out
                                  But, the snow-covered door                                        hear the creatures of the dark
                                     was still knocked at...                                           want to come play now
                                                       - A no n ym ou s                                                       - Je s si e



                                         beauty and kindness                                                  left on the fringes
                                       intelligent and graceful                                             the beauty was so evil
                                          I cannot have you                                                 what was the purpose
                                             - T ab by , S ti rl in g, S co tl a nd                              - T ab b y, S ti rl in g, S co t la nd



                                    piercing rays of sun                                                        Furry snowy pup
                               stab my eyes so they are blind                                                  Adorable Samoyed
                                    what wonderful light                                                       Pet on my desktop
                                             - T ab by , S ti rl in g, S co tl a nd                                            - Sp ic a



                                    Guru at wit's end                                                       Dog days of summer
                               Synapse and neurons collapse                                              It's gone before I knew it
                                     Here lies sanity                                                         Cold as December
                                                           - Da n ie l                                                        - Da n ie l



                                           your appearance is                                        Missing light dark nights
                                           only a cover up of                                     Phoenix bright suffice my wound
                                           who you really are                                        Sleep tight or save whom
                                          - R ic ha rd G a vi a/ C. A. P a lm da le                                     - Vi ct or S a nc he z



                                   Brave men and women                                                     A Poet through words
                                Giving their lives for freedom                                             Charms stars of reality
                                    To serve and protect                                                   With twinkling insights.
                                                            - K yj o                                             - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i



                                         Energy curtailed                                                      If life is a race
                                      The oven of possession                                               Man i am falling behind
                                       Wants to dominate.                                                  hope i'm the Tortoise.
                                              - Aj ay Se sh ad r i, C he nn a i                                      - G f ro m Te n ne ss ee



                                         A kiss of coffee                                                  A friend comes to life
                                    In a cold and windy night                                            At the nib of my blue pen
                                      Smooth music playing                                                    I will write again
                                         - E mm a nu el C re s po , Ph il ip p in es                                           - Sp ic a



                                     Music and a tear                                                         I envy truckers
                              Heals broken heart to pure love                                             and the taxi cab drivers
                                  Love matters the most                                                    Oh, forward motion!
                                                           - Sp ic a                                               - W il l Ko sh , W is co ns in



                                               lle ier tiuka                                             Truth is hard to find
                                           lye naia lle auta ar'                                      Look and it will come to you
                                               miqula orqu                                                Use this gift wisely
                             - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d     - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 ye ar s ol d



                                       i miss you nanao                                                    on the computer
                                  also sendai my good friend                                          we waited for your response
                                   10 years since last sight                                            please put this one in!
                             - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d     - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 ye ar s ol d



                                Chores and work are first                                                Leaves gently swaying
                            Then school for your three children                                        Wind whispering in my ears
                                     Fun is last of all                                                    Nature at its best
                             - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d                                  - K y jo



                                    A Beautiful Girl
                                                                                                        I dreamt this morning
                          Whose Name Sends Sparks Through My
                                                                                                      Saw Chinese lanterns far off
                                        Heart
                                                                                                        Or were they missiles?
                                 Newfound Love Ignites                                                                   - J en i, L on d on
                                                           - J wa tz



                                      A sip of water.                                                    Every man is born,
                               The cup is more than half full!                                       knowing that death is certain.
                                   Yet we keep waiting?                                                   But He forgets it!
                                   - A B , In di a, h tt p: // ab s ay st hi s. tu m bl r. co m                             - A B , In di a



                                       A little white lamb                                              Walking in bare feet
                                   A girl whose name is Mary                                      On the warm fresh growing grass
                                     Constant companions                                                Spring is now in step
                                                            - Gr eg                                                   - Ja co b G ie sb re ch t



                                  Life should be a song                                                    Love lies - a lady
                              Use your heart as the beat and                                        Sings with spring - only to fall
                                  The rest will just flow                                                 To the dark winter
                                                       - A no n ym ou s                                            - A nd re w , Ba to n R ou ge



                                     It is the quiet                                                    Scum covered puddle
                             When you slip into my thoughts.                                        Resting by the rail road tracks
                                   I dread the quiet                                                      Pollywogs live here
                                                          - De an n a                                                        - De an n a




http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm                                                                                                                  7/22/2011
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                                      the ocean glitters                                                   As I rest in bed
                                  as a thousand angels spin                                             Memories of YOU and I
                                     dancing on blue silk                                                Looks pretty tonight
                                                         - Sa ra                                          - E mm a nu el C r es po , Ph il ip p in es



                                Light flows through curtains                                             Mystery, you are
                                as darkness dissolves slowly                                        Hidden; diversions, secrets
                                    to birds bright noises                                             Find your happiness
                                          - P o pp y M ile s N ew O r le an s                                             - De an n a



                                    Oh little bramble                                                        presents await you
                           Stuck with love, my side aches now                                                in the refrigerator
                                    I am free of you                                                          six india pale ales
                                                       - De an n a                                                     - A n on ym ou s



                                 Snow banks are melting,                                          Pushing through oak leaves
                              Air is warming, ground is soft.                                     placed as protection last fall.
                                      I saw a crocus.                                                Tulip leaves are spears.
                                        - V al er ie S tr a tt on , Al to on a , PA                        - V al er ie S tr a tt on , Al to on a , PA



                                     Outside of the house                                                Hanami season
                                  It is raining cats and dogs                                       Cherry blossoms are falling
                                    Kids are safe from rain                                                Radioactive.
                                                          - HM                                                        - Ev a, D e nm ar k



                                       No one around me.                                              fall beneath the sky
                                     A feeling of emptiness;                                      from which you flee to flutter
                                     No words can express                                              crisp and delicate
                                                    - A ta , Te x as                                                - A p ril G , D un de e



                                                                                                    Did Spring just begin?
                                       Crisp golden petals,
                                                                                               Crickets chirping. Spring's here,
                                      Unique but in uniform
                                                                                                             right?
                                        A glimmer of hope
                                                     - K a th er in e                                 My bad... tinnitis.
                                                                                                             - J ef f Si pe r ly - B ro ok ly n , NY



                                  Winter snow flakes                                                 My feet in the water
                              mar my car, each unique, but                                       My hands are in the soft sand
                               none more than you are.                                             The sky is beaming blue
                                              - De an M c El ve en , W A                                                  - B et h2 35



                                   Each leaf leaves the tree                                               patterns in the snow
                                   Separately, yellow twirl,                                               dancing in the wind
                                   Fan, hand reaching out.                                                  music to my soul
                                                 - Jo se p h Ai mo n e                                                    - m ax i ne



                                      snow angels dance                                                              Hearing
                                    under a blanket of snow                                                       her silence:
                                     makes my heart sing                                                         cold of the bed
                                                       - m ax in e                          - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a. p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m



                                   oh beautiful crane,                                                 Haiku is cliché
                              walking along bamboo groves                                    Hipster love poems done on Pabst
                                   gracefully prancing                                              Got well pen at mall
                                    - E li za be t h Wu a g e 7 Ma n ha ss et ,N Y                       - C l ay to n Sm a ll ey , Pl at ts b ur gh N Y



                                  Beneath the heavens                                             An unknown thought lurks
                              Clouds embrace in harmony -                                        My mind, head, my reflection?
                                  A storm approaches                                                    My Philosophy
                                                      - M. P a ri s                                                      - ( &( ^@)^(



                                         intent on my way                                                      be it as it may.
                                      it's selfishly about me                                             i sit relentlessly here.
                                         here is my future                                                   it is self-loathing.
                                               - T re nt S an d er s NH                                           - Tr en t S an de rs , N H



                                  she looks like a frog,                                              grapes and strawberries,
                             scolds for the stupidest things,                                        bananas, kiwis, and pears,
                                 my mean math teacher                                                     love every fruit!
                                                    - A no n ym ou s                                                   - A n on ym ou s



                                 Clouds come upon him                                                        Cannibalism
                               Knowing she has left his side                                           Don't eat all of our kind
                                  The sky cries with him                                              Please save some for me
                                                - M ar ty , C hi ca go IL                                              - A n on ym ou s



                                        A firefly glows                                            forked tongue and venom
                                  In the middle of the night                                    tell that a snake carries poison
                                       A small miracle                                            Steer clear, warm-hearted
                             - Fr a nc es ca C r em a, V a nc ou ve r C an ad a , Ag e 11                    - C in d y Cl ar k, U n it ed S ta te s



                                     Water Blasting Me                                                 What mistake i made?
                                Beating To A Song Down Me                                           Talking to walls in the night
                                   Dancing To My Move                                                     became my fate.
                                  - Br it ta ny L . T er ry Y el lo w S pr in gs , O hi o               - S ha hz ad N i az , Ka ra c hi , Pa ki st an -




http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm                                                                                                                      7/22/2011
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                                                                                                         sh ah za d .n ia z@g m ai l. co m



                                  Fortune Cookie say:                                            Soft eyes, paw on knee,
                                 Moderate your appetite.                                         A hand caresses gently.
                                    So much irony...                                               Exchanged therapy.
                                                                                       - P at ri ci a Bi a nc o - Th er a py D og O w ne r - P or t Cr ed it
                                     - M ic ha e l N. P . Mi ll e r, * GO NG *
                                                                                                                      O nt ar io



                                youths days burn brightly                                      Seems lovely and bright
                               a flame that cannot sustain                                   teacher's face in front of the
                                 no more what you were                                             multimedia light
                                         - je rr y s k ok om o i nd ia na                          - S ha hz ad N i az , Ka ra c hi , Pa ki st an



                                 Shadows on the walls;                                            Gulping down the fruit
                             Of the old broken down house.                                       Of the giant cherry tree.
                                  A creak from within.                                              Snap! Flying away.
                                   - W il so n S om er vi ll e. N e w Ze al a nd                   - W il so n S om er v ill e . Ne w Ze a la nd



                                  Your doe eyed beauty                                                searching mother
                                 Evident in the winter air                                         in the thickening dark:
                                   Warmth in my soul                                                   the tree stands
                                            - C ot ap a xi , Pu rb e ck               - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m



                                    Insignifigance                                                Night has now come
                              Embrace your grateful future.                                    I am alone with the moon.
                                  Try to understand.                                               He carries ill news.
                                     - P ar k er , Ko on tz . 1 7, c ol or ad o                                   - A n on ym ou s



                                  Exhaust of the cars                                                  Forever gone
                               Hangs in the frosty air like                                     in the lonely dark without
                                 Soft breath of cattle.                                               me by his side
                                            - K. R a is , Ne w Yo r k                                            - K i mi , Cr oa ti a



                                         hold on                                                     Life is important
                                      invite misery                                               every bit must be used
                               a flowing water is a stream                                          Don't die regretful
                                       - d an ie l ro n al d bo go g ol el a.                      - J o hn D an i el le L op ez P h il ip pi ne s



                                    A big yellow block                                            I am saying good
                            A small, green, blue, purple block                              bye to those of you who have
                                That's my writer's block                                         read all my haikus.
                                           - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n                                   - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n



                                  Walk far to the moon                                          What pops in your mind
                             Turn your eyes, head to the Sun                                   Is what goes on the paper
                                 Walk back to our Earth                                            For people to read
                                           - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n                                   - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n



                                                                                          Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep
                                  Write five syllables
                                                                                        Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep
                                Now write seven syllables
                                                                                                    Beep
                                    Seventeen in all
                                           - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n                   Who likes traffic jams?
                                                                                                            - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n



                                       I have a problem                                            Hanson is outside
                                      I have no idea how                                     Their hair glistens in the sun
                                        To write a Haiku                                        Come inside my loves
                                           - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n                                  - J e ss ic a Mo n te ma yo r



                                    fingers grip the hilt                                        luminous cloud moon
                                     shock in her eyes                                         humanity's edge obscures
                                  as blood splashes steel                                         I still feel your cold
                                       - K en n et h Pa rk e r, C as ca d ia                         - J. D . M u ch li ns k i - S t . Pa ul , M N



                                     great puff of air                                                       All dimples
                                 voices cut mid-sentence                                                  in elegant black
                                    planetary vacuum                                                          a funeral
                                       - K en n et h Pa rk e r, C as ca d ia                           - K en n et h Pa r ke r, C as ca d ia



                                       Haiku are for me                                           A boy daft as I
                                      Creativity shortage                                  Should never hope for success
                                         This is poetry                                         Unless forthcoming
                                 - J oe B en n et t, 1 6, I pp le p en , En g la nd              - J oe B e nn et t, 1 6, I pp l ep en , En g la nd



                                     What is right in life?                                                   one word
                             Is it friends and those you love?                                              for that crazy
                                   What if they hurt you?                                                   woman (Boo)
                                                 - A no n ym ou s                                                - ch ar le s p ac e



                                   Haikus fill my time                                        Like delicious Creme
                                A mere distraction to me                                Her tasty soft blissful skin warms
                                 From my real troubles                                         my pallet Mmmmm
                                                 - A no n ym ou s                                     - Ry an Do na ld s on S un ri se , F L




                               Hopes and dreams of mine                                             THE LUNG CELLS DIE




http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm                                                                                                                7/22/2011
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                                Shattered along the edges                                    THE FRAGILE BODY REMAINS HURT
                                  By tireness and hate                                            A DEADLY THING IS BAD
                                        - Mi gu el L a za rt e, P hi li pp i ne s                              - S T EV EN W HA M ME R



                                Black on sodden leaves,                                         We weren't granted swords
                              Becomes what we used to be,                                      To know the sound of clashing
                                More an echo. than song.                                           We disregaurd peace
                                          - Ku r ti s, M an ch e st er , U. K.                                          - Mi ch ig a n



                                       emptiness haunts                                              Trees like obstacles
                                    with mind in the gutter                                       obscure my view of the sky
                                         poetry unsafe                                               Will I make it there?
                                  - R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om                          - De m y Ma he r , Ok la ho m a



                                   shiny foreign coins                                              rockets pierce the sky
                               sleeping in my desk drawer                                      lighting up the whole dark sky
                                  where can I spend you                                         yes!!!!!!!diwali is here!!!!!!!!!
                                      - J il l Gr un e wa ld , Sa i nt P au l, M N                                    - A n on ym ou s



                                     Passive agressive                                              Lo! Something on high
                                  I am sure it has its ends                                    Tall cypress sways at sundown
                                 Its means bleeds the soul                                             Heron silhouette
                                                   - N ic k , Te xa s                                          - k ee nb e rg @gm a il. c om



                                 Light bright in the mind                                           Time frozen matter,
                             Give vent to reproduce thoughts                                    Nature well at the fore-front;
                                   Behind the curtains!                                           Melts the stubborn soul!
                                           - Aj ay Se sh ad r i, C he nn a i                                  - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i



                                        last train to Ito                                           when the rain kiss me
                                   first times in Japon ago                                      winds softlely blows my hair
                                      next life Kyoto too                                            warm love to Kyoto
                               - C hr is ta J ul iu s M is hi ma , f ro m Sw it z er la nd        - C hr is ta J u liu s M is hi ma , f ro m Sw i tz er la nd



                                             sunrise                                                       i like lots of sports
                                      the same complaints                                                 b ball is my favorite
                                           paper deity                                                    i love all my sports
                                  - R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om           - J a'M ar qu in e M ar ti n s am h ou s to n mi dd le sc ho ol



                                  Winter beach seashore                                              see hairs of silver
                                A darkness in Pepe's heart                                     each day clinging to my brush
                                 Need Katie's soul shine                                             the winter is here
                                          - R hi no - M a nc he s te r, C t.                                         - al a n pe rt h wa



                                                                                                   Crimson trails beckon
                                 What blooms in her hair
                                                                                             The Nighingale's song soothes my
                            Plucked from yonder field of green
                                                                                                           soul
                                 Died like she last spring.
                                               - A ri an a F. H a rt <3                           The sand falls no more
                                                                                                   - C uM o rr ig u - Be y on d th e S ev en th W a ve



                                  Fast curves, shady slows                                           Here wasting away,
                                   Ferns dip in fascination                                    I'm finding a moment's peace;
                                      Wild little stream                                              Pondering this life.
                                    - Le ah Th om a s, G ra nd M a ra is , MN                                     - D an Va dn ai s, N Y



                                    The sky is as blue,                                                Submerged in the sea
                                  As I have ever seen it;                                              A salt-water baptismal
                                 Contrasting white clouds.                                             Cleanses just my skin
                                                         - NY                                                    - S ta ce y - N ew Y o rk



                                     The beautiful day                                             Slate grey rhino runs,
                                As it passed away by hand                                        Ivory horns threatening.
                                      Of cruel misery                                         Dust clouds arising from hooves.
                                       - D im e R os e D io la , Ph il ip pi ne s                              - Je ss ie Ch en A u st ra li a



                                Seal pup's big eyes gleam,                                         memories, tears,pain.
                           Bleack whiskers from its moist nose.                               soul being lovingly held by god.
                                   a white fluffy baby.                                                 peace love.
                                            - Je ss ie C h en A u st ra li a                                    - de a th b y ke rr i m ic el i



                                Meeting room comments                                              wild times during spring
                              Farmyard chickens cluck away                                      flowers live and die, a dream
                                   McNuggets special                                                   tomorrow is now
                                          - R hi no - M a nc he s te r, C t.                                          - M a rc el D ui n



                                              Excuses                                             Junk yard. Bottles hurled.
                                         the slow offence--                                      Papers fly, seagulls cry: Ah!
                                           her first date                                          Wanton, wasteful world!
                                  - R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om                                   - A n on ym ou s



                                  10 groups of people                                                   Death is poetry
                              Those who know binary code                                            sang in the mists of utter
                                 And those who do not                                                 despair. Cry out Cry
                                                   - A no n ym ou s                                    - Ca rl o s Lw an g a Ka mp a la , Ug an d a




http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm                                                                                                              7/22/2011
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                                          In the dark shadows                                                   Enjoy love's rainbow,
                                         Of the Eucalyptus tree                                           Slide down its colours of peace;
                                           The healing begins                                                 Your face shines in glow!
                                                   - T h om as , C ol or ad o                                       - A ja y Se s ha dr i, C he n na i, I nd ia



                                          Imagine a day                                                            love acts before us,
                                     When sun refuses to rise;                                                  love reads in front of us,
                                       In vain all eyesight.                                                     love lives as love does.
                                           - A ja y Se sh a dr i, C he n na i, I nd ia                         - To m M or an ( tj mo r an @ho tm a il .c o. uk )



                                           J.K Rowling writes                                                       To be a circle
                                        About a boy wizard kid                                            Is quite a bore, don't you know?
                                         I'm stuck with haikus                                                    Wish to be a star
                                                      - V e ri ta s Bl ac k                                                    - V e ri ta s Bl ac k



                                           Litterate they say                                                  Songs of Autumn lie
                                         To that I enjoy saying                                            With the few colors scattered
                                               Refrigerator                                                   On the greying ground
                                                      - V e ri ta s Bl ac k                                                    - V e ri ta s Bl ac k



                                Light Breaks Through Windows                                                   Screaming and shouting
                                The Fight Against Storms Won                                                  Killing and fighting for life
                                     It Finds A Way Home                                                          My cousins are here
                                                 - L a ur el , Fl or id a , US A                                               - V e ri ta s Bl ac k



                                         The dark is rising                                                     Roses fall on snow
                                      The light is fading to dim                                           Leaving beauty on the breeze
                                          Areas grow grey                                                        Even in the chill
                                                       - A no n ym ou s                                                         - A n on ym ou s



                                       Summer winds wating                                                        Rain, rain, go away
                                     For Autumn to come again                                                   Come again another day
                                         Embrace like lovers                                                       I am getting wet
                                                      - V e ri ta s Bl ac k                                - B re nd an B r ew st er , B ri sb an e, Q l d, A us tr al ia



                                        Luna gazes down,                                                       Submissive white mist
                                 A face more beautiful than life                                        Hot sun thrusting through the clouds
                                      far away,she weeps.                                                       Color was their child
                                         - Mo nt a na B ee c ro ft , Mi ll V al le y C A                                 - T i tl e Ra in bo w - T ai ke n



                                      Silver orb, staring,                                                          to the sea. to see
                                 Glowing bright, the feral howl                                                   moebius strip overcast
                                    Of laughing madmen.                                                             cut occam's razor
                                                    - B lu e -E ye d De v il                                                          - t pd



                                       Flirtatious woman                                                           early morning sun
                                  Make me grin from ear to ear                                                illuminates blades of grass
                                        You inspire me.                                                            the world is awake
                                               - Di an a Mo n ta gu e, E g yp t                                                 - f u na mb ul is t



                                        stars shine regardless                                                      never be afraid
                                       of the number of people                                                to leap; the edges of cliffs
                                           caring to look up                                                     crumble for still feet
                                                       - f un a mb ul is t                                                      - f u na mb ul is t



                                   you are loved you are                                                  The cold, calmed breeze speaks
                             loved you are loved you are loved                                           Peace it brings to my cursed mind
                                   you are loved, always                                                       Fear I shall not have
                                                       - f un a mb ul is t                                                      - A n on ym ou s



                                          parfum des lilas -                                                      Night sky is early
                                     la voisine attend son linge                                           the moon will not show herself
                                          au soleil du matin                                                    "now is the new me"
                                                    - D am i en G ab r ie ls                                            - R . A . Es pi no Ph il ip pi ne s



                                        With scarf in bare back                                               Give me one reason
                                        plucking hibiscus in sun                                           Why I should not retreat now
                                           Kali worshippper                                                      Before I fail you.
                            - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a; p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m                             - Ma tt l o th e



                                                          今夜星                                                   At the journey's end
                                                    丘まで見える                                                  Discarded bag of wine gums
                                                          輝いて                                                   Only green ones left
                                                                                                                                 - P a tr ic k. U K
                                             - Fa kh m i Wa hy u di ,I nd on e si a



                                      Through the winter mists                                               Sea Dragon's fire breath
                                       a light I see, unbidden,                                          Makes Phoenix wet from high tide
                                       yet welcome and warm.                                                   On hot summer day
                                          - H ow ar d M oo n, S a cr am en t o CA                                - D . N at ha n Ca i n, Y ok os u ka , Ja pa n



                                            Lonely sunrise--                                                   Across the meadow
                                        birds fly away in search                                        Through the dense of morning mist
                                            of worms in ash                                                    A path to Bielefeld
                                  - R. K. S in gh , In di a . p ro fr ks in gh @y ah oo .c om              - V al en ti no S c hl en z - B ie le fe ld , De u ts ch la nd




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                                   Frail cherry blossom                                                        No seas, no water.
                            Birthday like summers of our youth                                           Still, ships continue to float.
                                  Sweet and soon departs                                                     Holding many things.
                                   - C he sl ey V . M or to n - A tl an ta , Ge o rg ia                                 - Ma ta s L ev ic ka s L T



                                      Summer's wilting sun,                                                     Cold water overhead
                                      somnolently retreating                                                  rising to breathe the air
                                        to night's dominion                                                    wanting nothing more
                                 - M or ga n Jo h n Ow e n - Me rt hy r T yd fi l - UK                                   - J. D . Lo ui sv il le , KY



                                  the calm winds make the                                                    pretty blossom trail
                                 lovely trees follow the path                                            with pink and purple flowers
                                     so do the blossoms                                                      make the trail alive
                                              - E mm a B al y CA , U SA                                                  - c hl oe C A , Fr es no



                                      Drink from the toilet                                                  Lovely blossom trail
                                     Refreshing yellow water                                             with bright and sunny colors
                                      Now my tummy hurts                                                   makes the scene go wild
                                  - J o hn M cC a in , on e of m y m an y h ou se s                                      - c hl oe C A , Fr es no



                                 Nude vernal Spring leaves                                               Heads roll on the floor
                              clinging tightly to their stems--                                      laughing out loud with my Zeds
                                lulled by Summer's warmth                                                 No Nature's Allowed!
                                          - F el ip e Me j ia , Co ra l Sp r in gs                                      - ww w .z ed he a ds .c om



                                     flowers are blooming                                                     count five syllables
                                  bursts of colors come alive                                             you have enough for a line
                                    fragrant smells around                                                   now think of the rest
                                   - sa n ch ez p ow e r! s ou th g a te , ca li fo rn ia                                         - sp or n



                                   a few snowflakes at dawn                                                       a round moon
                                         my fat clothes                                                     rises early this evening--
                                       in the cedar chest                                                          pale creeper
                             - J am i e Sw ee n ey , Cl if to n H ei gh ts , Pe n ns yl va ni a   - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m



                                  the truth shows its face                                                    The silky snow flake
                            right through sunday's quiet rain:                                            floating silently downwards
                                       i am all alone                                                           caresses my face
                                                     - A no n ym ou s                                                - S im r an S ol om o n Is la nd s



                                   If God had Facebook                                                   springtime promenade
                               "Our relationship," would say                                          sundrenched rivers of perfume
                                     "It's complicated."                                                 tomorrow? who cares?
                                            - J es se Q u ic k, S an ta Cr uz                                        - do mb re c ke n@g m ai l. co m



                                     suddenly a girl                                                       soft city lights shine
                             sunshine, perfume, swaying hips                                          and those velvet heaven stars-
                                 my poor heart explodes                                                   the eyes of strangers.
                                            - do mb re c ke n@g ma i l. co m                                         - do mb re c ke n@g m ai l. co m



                                    insistent ocean                                                        Gentle forest path
                            you beguile me with your dreams                                       whisp'ring pools of light, green gold
                                   beckoning always                                                       butterflies birdsong
                                            - do mb re c ke n@g ma i l. co m                                           - d om in ic , on th e ro ad



                                Thoughts like autumn leaves                                                        Empty mailbox
                                  twist into fluttering piles                                                  nightmarish loneliness
                                      or drift on alone                                                           search continues
                                              - D om in i c, o n th e ro a d.                     - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m



                               Struggling through the snow                                                  The candle wax melts,
                               Far far from the home I know                                             drips down around its edges,
                                 Dreaming of real warmth                                                     remnants of its life.
                                          - B en T h ib L on d on de rr y, N H                                 - h tt p: // ha ik uh a rb or .b lo gs p ot .c om



                                the light glazed pond leaves                                              The spring time sun shines
                                 gently showering birdsong                                                Walking the usual route ...
                                 now sun, welcome warmth                                                     On my way to work
                                                         - n an cy                                                           - A n on ym ou s



                                      High in the sky                                                                The old man
                               Floating, falling to the ground                                                  leaving the cemetery
                                        A snow flake                                                              pulling a fast one.
                                                - B r ad S yr ac u se N Y                                                     - R o b E. C A



                                      The third day of rain.                                                     so daffie-dillies
                                     Reflected in the window                                                  your incongrousness is
                                       a boy's gloomy face                                                    somewhat incorrigible
                                                     - R o b E. C A                                                        - El is a be th G e rt z



                                     Fallen wet leaves lay                                                  Snow covers ground
                                 like broken shards of glass.                                           Turning trees to ice with cold
                                   The pavement glimmers.                                                    Blanketed by white
                                            - m is c hi bi ou s@g m ai l. co m                                     - S ha n no n M . of C en tr al N Y




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                                              A metal monster                                                                       all their hearts
                                          Casts shadow above city                                                                 have grown cold
                                          blocking sun's bright light                                                             sipping green tea
                                                           - Sh an no n M .                                                    - R ic ha rd K o ch an sk i, N e w Yo rk



                                             Play As Time Goes By                                                          Paranoid heart beat
                                             Memories of lost Paris                                                   with Peae tattooed to the lips
                                             Just me and Sam now                                                             hoding a candle
                                                               -y an a -                                                                         -y an a -



                                           Nice paper houses                                                                   Shower me in guilt
                                      perfect garbage and fake real                                                          suffocate me in sorrow
                                          prison looks so good                                                                  I do not fear pain
                                                               -y an a -                                                                         -y an a -



                                             Read war for dummies                                                     Shakesphere is now dead
                                               America's favorite                                                   who will save our lover's hearts
                                              punish the authors                                                            long live poetry
                                                               -y an a -                                                                         -y an a -



                                            Yes, love me gently                                                             Alone in the mouintains
                                         Selfishly take all my heart                                                             I look around
                                              Educate my soul                                                                    Let out a fart
                                                           - A no n ym ou s                                                              - R a po la s Vi ln iu s



                                          In Silent Darkness                                                               ripples under steam
                                     My lone candles flame flutters                                                      numbness in my fingertips
                                           Inquisitive Breeze                                                               melt into the bath
                                                              - T yp ho n                                                             - D av e M . in M is s ou ri



                                                  Breathing short                                                           We step on rich soil
                                                  A lung filled up                                                     Full of death, yet giving life,
                                                 Furosemide please                                                         Supports its burden.
                                                              - RN , U K                                                                       - n aw az



                                            All day all the time                                                         Slender hair hovers
                                        Nothing more than a lonely                                                 Winter bamboo's yearning heart
                                             Insignificance...                                                             lovers on paper
                                         - J am es W i ll ia ms , Ox fo r ds hi re , En g la nd                 - Sa n se n ~ F o rt B ra gg , C al if or ni a - st ew a rt k@m cn .o r g



                                          Summer shadows long                                                               Fall darkness again
                                         across the Zendo pointing                                                     softly singing sparrows voice
                                           The Heart is chanted                                                             announces daylight
                                - Sa n se n ~ F or t B ra gg , Ca l if or ni a - st ew a rt k@m cn .o rg                      - Sa n se n ~ F or t B ra gg , Ca l ifo r ni a



                                        Eyes that see your soul                                                           May Peace, Love, Joy
                                  Lips that smile and speak sweetly                                                  follow you through the season
                                          Amy's in the house                                                             You are in my thoughts
                                                  - ac e ma nr ul es @g ma il .c om                                               - ac e ma nr ul e s@g ma il .c om



                                             Can I see myself                                                            My necklace and sword
                                         I walk across coals on fire                                                    My heirloom I shall pass on
                                             Why can I not feel                                                             Questions do arise
                                                         - Eq ui , Ma h at ta n                                                               - l d 12 27 8



                                          Add me on Facebook                                                                Fall's colors ablaze
                                       Then I can make extra cash                                                       Families praise the harvest
                                           Stop avoiding me                                                               On Turkey's death day.
                                                               - S we et                                                          - Bo r uc h Fi sh m an : Te l A vi v



                                           So empty in life                                                            He strays far and wide
                                    Search for answers cannot find                                              But all the planes, boats and trains
                                          The pain will pass                                                           Take him back to you.
                         - S am my A n g @ C hr is tm a s Is la nd ( Y es r ed c ra b s mi gr a tin g n ow !)                                - N ik os , UK



                                          Autumn rain falls down                                                           They are growing fast
                                        pounding upon the roof top                                                       The younger generation --
                                           eyelids grow heavy                                                               Snow fall is not far.
                                                            - S he ll y T .S                                                                - A n on ym ou s



                                             I wear a new suit                                                                You did not feed me.
                                         Not because I am wealthy                                                          I’ll trip you at the stairs.
                                            But because I must                                                              Next time, remember.
                                                            - N ik os , UK                                             - R ac he l Br o wn , th e o wn er o f a h un gr y ca t.



                                      Something changed today                                                           You are the bomb, dawg.
                                    You stopped and listened to me                                                     You are cooler than skittles.
                                           Yet I said nothing                                                            You are pure awesome.
                                                            - N ik os , UK                                                    - Al fr ed V a n Fi ng le h ei me r, T e xa s



                                            bumper to bumper                                                             Warm and beautiful
                                       this same dreary daily grind                                                 Orange light lifts your heart up
                                              a killing routine                                                        Toward the autumn sky
                                              - Ro be rt F o ur ni er , H ue yt ow n A L                                             - He at h er , Ph il ad e lp hi a




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                                       an empty sky looms                                                         her face remembered
                                  a bitter wind blows cold night                                               a brief glow in the darkness
                                         here, i am alone                                                          autumnal night falls
                                       - ht tp :/ /b u mp os - pl ac e. bl og s po t. co m /                        - ht tp : // bu mp o s- pl ac e. bl og s po t. co m /



                                         A hint of sorrow                                                          Cooking your body
                                   And as the room goes silent                                                 Warm, buttery allspice wafts
                                     He takes his last breath                                                    Your face smiles at me
                                                         - H al i An ne                                                  - a my h u nt W il li am sb u rg , va



                                       stare drink in the eye                                                         the space traveller
                                    now the pen not the pencil                                                   his father does not believe
                                      four walls friend or foe                                                      his son does not care
                                                      - E ri c Oa k la nd                                               - O m ar S a ma ra h, W i ch it a, K S



                                 Hands clasped warm embrace                                                     Wind blows soft branches
                                   leaves fall red into white                                                  a single cherry blossom falls
                                     on courageous friend                                                           in quiet perfection
                                                 - K im Mc Ki n le yv il le C A                                                        - C. N. P I L



                                          Her tears softly fall                                                          drops of water
                                         while insanity collides                                                      ripples in the lake,
                                       inside white drops dawn                                                      come home, the ocean
                             - An ne tt e M ut h 40 0 s 45 0w # 1 4 We ll in g to n UT 8 4 54 2                                     - A n on ym ou s



                                     Friend complains of spam                                                        My haikus are blue
                                    Humorous idea in my mind                                                       But only when I am blue
                                         Can fit in mailbox                                                          Which is a whole lot
                                              - St ev e n Jo ne s - K in gm an                                              - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es



                                        My father is dead                                                         Drown in my own tears
                                It has been thirteen years now                                                   Aretha knows me too well
                                      I know nothing else                                                        She channels my thoughts
                                               - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es                                              - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es



                                      Counting syllables                                                                  I live in LA
                                  On my fingers they hurt now                                                       People say it's paradise
                                      But I will not stop                                                            I'm not so convinced
                                               - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es                                              - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es



                                     at the diesel pump                                                               Global warming sucks
                               faded jeans and cowboy boots -                                                         Ozone layer is dying
                                    the old trucker limps                                                              Earth will follow suit
                                            - C hr is to ph e r Hi ck s, M ic h ig an                          - Th e f at n in ja , ro bb i ng c on ve n ie nc e st o re .



                                     So many typoes                                                                       In the woods,
                               Keyboards are like twister mats                                                          Chasing pinecones;
                                    but for my fingers.                                                                  laughter echoes
                                            - ni gh tr an ge r 00 7@g m ai l. co m                                                 - R am u S hi nj in



                                          Shining sun,                                                          She walks in the room
                                    waves wash the sea shore;                                              Eyes meet and heart beats faste
                                          clouds roll in                                                         Cool wine on my lips
                                                      - R am u S hi nj in                                                          - R am u S hi nj in



                                      Light in the darkness                                                               Silent mosquitoes
                                   Rents in the sea always heal                                                         flying over my body
                                   Wounds heal scab and scar                                                            slap hands together
                                                      - A le x J ay e, N Y                              - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m



                                    Not a day without                                                              Violent silence
                             begging gods to solve problems--                                               my own thoughts torturing me
                                   faith in helplessness                                                        thoughts of another.
                            - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m                               - A n on ym ou s



                                         Backwards underwear                                                         Kittens on a log
                                          Discovered at 5 pm --                                                watching for mothers return
                                         I leave them that way.                                                  O look!, there she is!!
                                                        - M ar k B , IL                                             - Ra lp h J . Mo nt on a ro -B ra de n to n, F l



                                        My window open.                                                                Lonely Dragonfly
                                  Cats out. Frolic, play. Return.                                                  gracefully floating above
                                    Eat, love, nap. Freedom.                                                         the swaying cattails
                                                    - A mb er , NC , U SA                                                          - c he ri i n te x as



                                           Graceful Firefly                                                     Whispered words and sighs
                                     lights the moon shadow of                                                  Fill the air with their stories
                                         my midnight garden                                                            Of a special night
                                                      - c he ri i n te x as                                       - Ja me s G ra ss ic k, A b er de en , S co tl an d



                                      Summer mornings bring                                                           Oh my angel, your
                                     Sneezing and runny noses                                                       Elegant way of moving
                                         Hayfever season                                                            Has captured my heart
                                      - J a me s G ra ss ic k, A be r de en , S co tl an d                        - Ja me s G ra ss ic k, A b er de en , S co tl an d




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                                      Stars wander like eyes                                                             A detailed email
                                     The tea woods of Summer                                                         to you Is long overdue
                                      I smile like those stars                                                          Ill get to it soon.
                                              - K as u ri n S. , So m ew he re . ..                                                 - A n on ym ou s



                                         Listen to me now                                                          A bike ride at night
                                    I sing the song of pain and                                               Cool night air rushes past me
                                        peace for that is war                                                     Bugs hitting my face
                                                      - AV , in Ill in o is .                                          - M a lc om R o le x - Na p le s Fl or id a



                                         Tricky coyotes,                                                          Stormy days cry out
                                 they yip at the moon all night.                                            Clouds weep bitter tears of rain
                                    I sleep with thier song.                                                    Lightning strikes amiss.
                                                      - J HW , T uc so n                                                        - L au re n, C a li fo rn ia



                                           Her fingers push                                                          thinking words we hear
                                        the roots into the earth                                                      living other's fantasys
                                             touch-me-not                                                             through the tv screen
                            - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m                        - M at th e w Ba xt e r Mi ll er



                                               Red with shame                                                       when you went away
                                              the sky at sunrise                                                thirsted for his blood in pain
                                                 her new kiss                                                          forever my love
                            - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m                            - Pa rm K a it H op e



                                         Making lemon tea                                                               retirement nears
                                      and warm buttery toast--                                                      resources dwindling fast
                                        birds singing outside                                                           enjoy the sunset
                            - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m                       - M it ch T ar r, S a cr am en to



                                     My nightmare last night:                                                     The one song that all
                                    I was one of Santa's elves.                                                neo-pagans truly hate "Ding
                                          It was horrible.                                                       dong, the witch is dead"
                                                   - R an x er ox , Se a tt le                                                        - T o m Bo y



                                                                                                               Clouds blaze silver joy
                                        I step into the
                                                                                                          While moonrays plow through the
                                  Deep end, winter snow cover
                                                                                                                        air;
                                       My body, the end
                                                          - T o m Bo y                                      Autumn night creeps back.
                                                                                                                        - t ri t ra n, h un t in gt on b ea c h ca



                                   White smelly blossums,                                                             O, Lord rescue me--
                              Floating down from the light sky.                                                     I, a sinner without joy--
                                  Come my little blossom.                                                              O.God forgive me--
                                              - N ik ki . A. - N S W Au s tr al ia                                                      - t ri t ra n



                                       ocean waves relax                                                              Tulips like rainbows
                                 travel up and down the beach                                                    all the pretty colours blend
                                     resting on warm sand                                                             blowing in the wind
                                            - C h er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m                                     - Ch er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m



                                              Beautiful ocean                                                           How melancholy
                                           sunlight glitters on it                                                   and silent I am on this
                                           nice clear blue water                                                        lonely Saturday
                                            - C h er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m                                        - H an n ah C ru z, C a li fo rn ia



                                          the wind is blowing                                                           swings wantonly
                                           leaves fall, honey                                                        a dried leaf hanging by
                                        and i see you, beautiful                                                       the spider's thread
                                                       - A no n ym ou s                                 - R .K .S i ng h, D ha n ba d (I nd i a) , pr of rk si ng h @ya ho o. c om



                                      Luminous hummer                                                              expressing is hard
                                winter flight five hundred miles                                              knowing you made me better
                                  please return come spring                                                       you will be missed
                                     - M ar al ee Kn ow le n , Sh er m an O ak s , CA                                              - j et s cr ea m er



                                          stony creek road                                                    Between earth and sky
                                      old turtle lowers its head                                        once barren clouds now give birth- -
                                        over the speed hump                                                      The earth rejoices
                                              - m k ga tl in g@a ol .c o m US A                                            - C h ar le s Fr an k li n Ge or g ia



                                                                                                               furnace on Bass Lake
                                     eyeing more bruises
                                                                                                          morphing while her bronzed hand
                                one thought ripens in her head
                                                                                                                       spins
                                     make banana bread
                                 - M i ch ae l K. G a tl in g, U ni te d S ta te s of A m er ic a                slow to reel me in
                                                                                                            - m kg at li ng @ao l .c om , Un it e d St at es o f A me ri ca



                                      one cornered sparkle                                                           Days merge together
                                   escapes the dust of makeup                                                      Life, soon just a memory
                                      what more dare I say                                                            Was it a good one?
                                        - m kg at li ng @ao l. c om , Un it e d St at es                                                 - F el ix



                                             A mist covers                                                           Is all life sacred?
                                         the valley of her body                                                 A bug is crushed by my will
                                           leaves memories                                                            A baby is born




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Http www.thejapaneseconnection.com haiku haiku

  • 1. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 1 of 15 Welcome to the Haiku Inn These haiku poems are submitted by those visiting our site. Please feel free to submit your haiku here... If you wish to die Heaven may snatch you I live, hold you in my heart My star to meet me at night There, you'll never die I gaze forever Categories - Sp ic a - Sp ic a Kanji Tattoo Stencils Japanese Etched Jewelry Waves of dark hair fall. Love life, be happy Byobu/Shoji Screens $34 Digital Hanko Seal Eyes, tight-closed, beam secret smiles. Love unconditionally Japanese Name Translation Turquoise suits her well. Love life, be happy Japanese Hanko Seals - A no ny m ou s, N a sh vi ll e, T N U SA - Sp ic a Yukata Kimonos Cheap India Engraved Japanese Jewelry Flights Free Kanji Characters Every night and day Sneaky mind plays tricks Find India Airline Stone Sculpture Missing you and waiting for On my dreaming heart tonight Ticket Deals. Traditional Ceramics Our happy ending Don't ever wake up Search 170+ Dyed Tapestries - R a in a - Ra in a Airfare Sites & Washi Paper Shakuhachi Flutes Save! www.Mobissimo.com Warosoku Candles Night space shuttle flight Counting syllables Books for Sale Deep sleep launch me to dreamland Writing and reminiscing Discount Programs My one love station Haiku is healing Royal Rajasthan - Sp ic a - Sp ic a Affiliate and Referrer Programs On Wheels List Your Artwork Free Book 3N/4D Submit Your Haiku girl it is winter Stars seem to fall down Golden Triangle Articles About Japan FAQ hibernate tonight with me Storm keeps the sky dark and gloom Tour with Royal Glossary now sleep well sleep tight I miss my friend much Rajasthan On Testimonials - Ad zy Y a lli n gu p - Sp ic a Wheels. TLT-Tours.com/Luxury… SPREADING TO TAME THE NATURE CORNFLOWER BLUE SKY MALE SPIRIT A TREE IS A TREE IN LUXURY STEAMING LIFE Looking for - Ta tj a na D eb e lja č ki , Se rb ia - Ta t ja na D eb e lj ač ki , Se rb ia Love Light? Online Payments Love Light is on FROM THE SOUTH Sleep comes so slowly Facebook. Sign up Subscribe Today! THE NAKED SEA TRAVELS His lips stained with honey and lies now! www.Facebook.com Receive our monthly newsletter A SHIP MADE OF GLASS My heart knows the truth Exclusive discounts up to 25% - Ta tj a na D eb e lja č ki , Se rb ia - V ic k y St ev en s Enter Email Address Gentle, quiet bird Famous Merlion Submit Watch you dance arond the trees Do mythical beasts exist? Netsuke The leaves are falling Fly to Singapore Original top quality We will NEVER share your email - Ge or gi a K et el s - Sp ic a netsuke. Please address with a third party. Ever. visit our online Sunshine burns my eyes A coiled rattlesnake gallery. www.giuseppepiva.com broken, my soul feels no warmth Dying on cold desert sand My heart stays frozen Ah, where is your sting? - Ja me s C as si dy , La u nc es to n , TA S - Sp ic a Advent of Winter the red sky opens up Trees bare, searching for cover flashes of an ageing sun Bare until the end an old song to hum - M .L . C hr om e - S h af ee q Va l an ch er y, H y de ra ba d Divided nation I see you driving Those who cannot not say ain't Round town with the girl I love And those that cannot And I'm like, Haiku. - Er ic , Re yn o ld sb ur g O hi o - c ee l o g re en Foiled, by the fruitless Clouds are passers by pursuit of my own folly Greet them before they may leave Found, as fortune follows me For rains in exchange! - Ja so n, U S A - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i Cutting logs of wood We all have a dream In a forest without trees But it is all just a scheme Gives room for wasteland. Yet we all live on - A ja y Se s ha dr i Ch e nn ai - C es ar H e rr er a, M on t cl ai r Ca li fo rn ia i must soon decide The color of blue Awaiting The Coming Morn Mountain to other mountain Corona of light The flower of wind - L or d M au ro , Or la n do - Ta t ja na D eb e lj ač ki , Se rb ia Childhood memories Planets are aligned Pikachu on Route 20 It is friday the thirteenth Gotta Catch em All Good and bad collide - Ca ra , T X - K y jo http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 2. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 2 of 15 I answered "Yes! Yes!" The pale moon comes out But, the snow-covered door hear the creatures of the dark was still knocked at... want to come play now - A no n ym ou s - Je s si e beauty and kindness left on the fringes intelligent and graceful the beauty was so evil I cannot have you what was the purpose - T ab by , S ti rl in g, S co tl a nd - T ab b y, S ti rl in g, S co t la nd piercing rays of sun Furry snowy pup stab my eyes so they are blind Adorable Samoyed what wonderful light Pet on my desktop - T ab by , S ti rl in g, S co tl a nd - Sp ic a Guru at wit's end Dog days of summer Synapse and neurons collapse It's gone before I knew it Here lies sanity Cold as December - Da n ie l - Da n ie l your appearance is Missing light dark nights only a cover up of Phoenix bright suffice my wound who you really are Sleep tight or save whom - R ic ha rd G a vi a/ C. A. P a lm da le - Vi ct or S a nc he z Brave men and women A Poet through words Giving their lives for freedom Charms stars of reality To serve and protect With twinkling insights. - K yj o - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i Energy curtailed If life is a race The oven of possession Man i am falling behind Wants to dominate. hope i'm the Tortoise. - Aj ay Se sh ad r i, C he nn a i - G f ro m Te n ne ss ee A kiss of coffee A friend comes to life In a cold and windy night At the nib of my blue pen Smooth music playing I will write again - E mm a nu el C re s po , Ph il ip p in es - Sp ic a Music and a tear I envy truckers Heals broken heart to pure love and the taxi cab drivers Love matters the most Oh, forward motion! - Sp ic a - W il l Ko sh , W is co ns in lle ier tiuka Truth is hard to find lye naia lle auta ar' Look and it will come to you miqula orqu Use this gift wisely - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 ye ar s ol d i miss you nanao on the computer also sendai my good friend we waited for your response 10 years since last sight please put this one in! - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 ye ar s ol d Chores and work are first Leaves gently swaying Then school for your three children Wind whispering in my ears Fun is last of all Nature at its best - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d - K y jo A Beautiful Girl I dreamt this morning Whose Name Sends Sparks Through My Saw Chinese lanterns far off Heart Or were they missiles? Newfound Love Ignites - J en i, L on d on - J wa tz A sip of water. Every man is born, The cup is more than half full! knowing that death is certain. Yet we keep waiting? But He forgets it! - A B , In di a, h tt p: // ab s ay st hi s. tu m bl r. co m - A B , In di a A little white lamb Walking in bare feet A girl whose name is Mary On the warm fresh growing grass Constant companions Spring is now in step - Gr eg - Ja co b G ie sb re ch t Life should be a song Love lies - a lady Use your heart as the beat and Sings with spring - only to fall The rest will just flow To the dark winter - A no n ym ou s - A nd re w , Ba to n R ou ge It is the quiet Scum covered puddle When you slip into my thoughts. Resting by the rail road tracks I dread the quiet Pollywogs live here - De an n a - De an n a http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 3. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 3 of 15 the ocean glitters As I rest in bed as a thousand angels spin Memories of YOU and I dancing on blue silk Looks pretty tonight - Sa ra - E mm a nu el C r es po , Ph il ip p in es Light flows through curtains Mystery, you are as darkness dissolves slowly Hidden; diversions, secrets to birds bright noises Find your happiness - P o pp y M ile s N ew O r le an s - De an n a Oh little bramble presents await you Stuck with love, my side aches now in the refrigerator I am free of you six india pale ales - De an n a - A n on ym ou s Snow banks are melting, Pushing through oak leaves Air is warming, ground is soft. placed as protection last fall. I saw a crocus. Tulip leaves are spears. - V al er ie S tr a tt on , Al to on a , PA - V al er ie S tr a tt on , Al to on a , PA Outside of the house Hanami season It is raining cats and dogs Cherry blossoms are falling Kids are safe from rain Radioactive. - HM - Ev a, D e nm ar k No one around me. fall beneath the sky A feeling of emptiness; from which you flee to flutter No words can express crisp and delicate - A ta , Te x as - A p ril G , D un de e Did Spring just begin? Crisp golden petals, Crickets chirping. Spring's here, Unique but in uniform right? A glimmer of hope - K a th er in e My bad... tinnitis. - J ef f Si pe r ly - B ro ok ly n , NY Winter snow flakes My feet in the water mar my car, each unique, but My hands are in the soft sand none more than you are. The sky is beaming blue - De an M c El ve en , W A - B et h2 35 Each leaf leaves the tree patterns in the snow Separately, yellow twirl, dancing in the wind Fan, hand reaching out. music to my soul - Jo se p h Ai mo n e - m ax i ne snow angels dance Hearing under a blanket of snow her silence: makes my heart sing cold of the bed - m ax in e - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a. p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m oh beautiful crane, Haiku is cliché walking along bamboo groves Hipster love poems done on Pabst gracefully prancing Got well pen at mall - E li za be t h Wu a g e 7 Ma n ha ss et ,N Y - C l ay to n Sm a ll ey , Pl at ts b ur gh N Y Beneath the heavens An unknown thought lurks Clouds embrace in harmony - My mind, head, my reflection? A storm approaches My Philosophy - M. P a ri s - ( &( ^@)^( intent on my way be it as it may. it's selfishly about me i sit relentlessly here. here is my future it is self-loathing. - T re nt S an d er s NH - Tr en t S an de rs , N H she looks like a frog, grapes and strawberries, scolds for the stupidest things, bananas, kiwis, and pears, my mean math teacher love every fruit! - A no n ym ou s - A n on ym ou s Clouds come upon him Cannibalism Knowing she has left his side Don't eat all of our kind The sky cries with him Please save some for me - M ar ty , C hi ca go IL - A n on ym ou s A firefly glows forked tongue and venom In the middle of the night tell that a snake carries poison A small miracle Steer clear, warm-hearted - Fr a nc es ca C r em a, V a nc ou ve r C an ad a , Ag e 11 - C in d y Cl ar k, U n it ed S ta te s Water Blasting Me What mistake i made? Beating To A Song Down Me Talking to walls in the night Dancing To My Move became my fate. - Br it ta ny L . T er ry Y el lo w S pr in gs , O hi o - S ha hz ad N i az , Ka ra c hi , Pa ki st an - http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 4. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 4 of 15 sh ah za d .n ia z@g m ai l. co m Fortune Cookie say: Soft eyes, paw on knee, Moderate your appetite. A hand caresses gently. So much irony... Exchanged therapy. - P at ri ci a Bi a nc o - Th er a py D og O w ne r - P or t Cr ed it - M ic ha e l N. P . Mi ll e r, * GO NG * O nt ar io youths days burn brightly Seems lovely and bright a flame that cannot sustain teacher's face in front of the no more what you were multimedia light - je rr y s k ok om o i nd ia na - S ha hz ad N i az , Ka ra c hi , Pa ki st an Shadows on the walls; Gulping down the fruit Of the old broken down house. Of the giant cherry tree. A creak from within. Snap! Flying away. - W il so n S om er vi ll e. N e w Ze al a nd - W il so n S om er v ill e . Ne w Ze a la nd Your doe eyed beauty searching mother Evident in the winter air in the thickening dark: Warmth in my soul the tree stands - C ot ap a xi , Pu rb e ck - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m Insignifigance Night has now come Embrace your grateful future. I am alone with the moon. Try to understand. He carries ill news. - P ar k er , Ko on tz . 1 7, c ol or ad o - A n on ym ou s Exhaust of the cars Forever gone Hangs in the frosty air like in the lonely dark without Soft breath of cattle. me by his side - K. R a is , Ne w Yo r k - K i mi , Cr oa ti a hold on Life is important invite misery every bit must be used a flowing water is a stream Don't die regretful - d an ie l ro n al d bo go g ol el a. - J o hn D an i el le L op ez P h il ip pi ne s A big yellow block I am saying good A small, green, blue, purple block bye to those of you who have That's my writer's block read all my haikus. - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n Walk far to the moon What pops in your mind Turn your eyes, head to the Sun Is what goes on the paper Walk back to our Earth For people to read - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Write five syllables Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Now write seven syllables Beep Seventeen in all - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n Who likes traffic jams? - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n I have a problem Hanson is outside I have no idea how Their hair glistens in the sun To write a Haiku Come inside my loves - I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n - J e ss ic a Mo n te ma yo r fingers grip the hilt luminous cloud moon shock in her eyes humanity's edge obscures as blood splashes steel I still feel your cold - K en n et h Pa rk e r, C as ca d ia - J. D . M u ch li ns k i - S t . Pa ul , M N great puff of air All dimples voices cut mid-sentence in elegant black planetary vacuum a funeral - K en n et h Pa rk e r, C as ca d ia - K en n et h Pa r ke r, C as ca d ia Haiku are for me A boy daft as I Creativity shortage Should never hope for success This is poetry Unless forthcoming - J oe B en n et t, 1 6, I pp le p en , En g la nd - J oe B e nn et t, 1 6, I pp l ep en , En g la nd What is right in life? one word Is it friends and those you love? for that crazy What if they hurt you? woman (Boo) - A no n ym ou s - ch ar le s p ac e Haikus fill my time Like delicious Creme A mere distraction to me Her tasty soft blissful skin warms From my real troubles my pallet Mmmmm - A no n ym ou s - Ry an Do na ld s on S un ri se , F L Hopes and dreams of mine THE LUNG CELLS DIE http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 5. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 5 of 15 Shattered along the edges THE FRAGILE BODY REMAINS HURT By tireness and hate A DEADLY THING IS BAD - Mi gu el L a za rt e, P hi li pp i ne s - S T EV EN W HA M ME R Black on sodden leaves, We weren't granted swords Becomes what we used to be, To know the sound of clashing More an echo. than song. We disregaurd peace - Ku r ti s, M an ch e st er , U. K. - Mi ch ig a n emptiness haunts Trees like obstacles with mind in the gutter obscure my view of the sky poetry unsafe Will I make it there? - R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om - De m y Ma he r , Ok la ho m a shiny foreign coins rockets pierce the sky sleeping in my desk drawer lighting up the whole dark sky where can I spend you yes!!!!!!!diwali is here!!!!!!!!! - J il l Gr un e wa ld , Sa i nt P au l, M N - A n on ym ou s Passive agressive Lo! Something on high I am sure it has its ends Tall cypress sways at sundown Its means bleeds the soul Heron silhouette - N ic k , Te xa s - k ee nb e rg @gm a il. c om Light bright in the mind Time frozen matter, Give vent to reproduce thoughts Nature well at the fore-front; Behind the curtains! Melts the stubborn soul! - Aj ay Se sh ad r i, C he nn a i - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i last train to Ito when the rain kiss me first times in Japon ago winds softlely blows my hair next life Kyoto too warm love to Kyoto - C hr is ta J ul iu s M is hi ma , f ro m Sw it z er la nd - C hr is ta J u liu s M is hi ma , f ro m Sw i tz er la nd sunrise i like lots of sports the same complaints b ball is my favorite paper deity i love all my sports - R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om - J a'M ar qu in e M ar ti n s am h ou s to n mi dd le sc ho ol Winter beach seashore see hairs of silver A darkness in Pepe's heart each day clinging to my brush Need Katie's soul shine the winter is here - R hi no - M a nc he s te r, C t. - al a n pe rt h wa Crimson trails beckon What blooms in her hair The Nighingale's song soothes my Plucked from yonder field of green soul Died like she last spring. - A ri an a F. H a rt <3 The sand falls no more - C uM o rr ig u - Be y on d th e S ev en th W a ve Fast curves, shady slows Here wasting away, Ferns dip in fascination I'm finding a moment's peace; Wild little stream Pondering this life. - Le ah Th om a s, G ra nd M a ra is , MN - D an Va dn ai s, N Y The sky is as blue, Submerged in the sea As I have ever seen it; A salt-water baptismal Contrasting white clouds. Cleanses just my skin - NY - S ta ce y - N ew Y o rk The beautiful day Slate grey rhino runs, As it passed away by hand Ivory horns threatening. Of cruel misery Dust clouds arising from hooves. - D im e R os e D io la , Ph il ip pi ne s - Je ss ie Ch en A u st ra li a Seal pup's big eyes gleam, memories, tears,pain. Bleack whiskers from its moist nose. soul being lovingly held by god. a white fluffy baby. peace love. - Je ss ie C h en A u st ra li a - de a th b y ke rr i m ic el i Meeting room comments wild times during spring Farmyard chickens cluck away flowers live and die, a dream McNuggets special tomorrow is now - R hi no - M a nc he s te r, C t. - M a rc el D ui n Excuses Junk yard. Bottles hurled. the slow offence-- Papers fly, seagulls cry: Ah! her first date Wanton, wasteful world! - R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om - A n on ym ou s 10 groups of people Death is poetry Those who know binary code sang in the mists of utter And those who do not despair. Cry out Cry - A no n ym ou s - Ca rl o s Lw an g a Ka mp a la , Ug an d a http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 6. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 6 of 15 In the dark shadows Enjoy love's rainbow, Of the Eucalyptus tree Slide down its colours of peace; The healing begins Your face shines in glow! - T h om as , C ol or ad o - A ja y Se s ha dr i, C he n na i, I nd ia Imagine a day love acts before us, When sun refuses to rise; love reads in front of us, In vain all eyesight. love lives as love does. - A ja y Se sh a dr i, C he n na i, I nd ia - To m M or an ( tj mo r an @ho tm a il .c o. uk ) J.K Rowling writes To be a circle About a boy wizard kid Is quite a bore, don't you know? I'm stuck with haikus Wish to be a star - V e ri ta s Bl ac k - V e ri ta s Bl ac k Litterate they say Songs of Autumn lie To that I enjoy saying With the few colors scattered Refrigerator On the greying ground - V e ri ta s Bl ac k - V e ri ta s Bl ac k Light Breaks Through Windows Screaming and shouting The Fight Against Storms Won Killing and fighting for life It Finds A Way Home My cousins are here - L a ur el , Fl or id a , US A - V e ri ta s Bl ac k The dark is rising Roses fall on snow The light is fading to dim Leaving beauty on the breeze Areas grow grey Even in the chill - A no n ym ou s - A n on ym ou s Summer winds wating Rain, rain, go away For Autumn to come again Come again another day Embrace like lovers I am getting wet - V e ri ta s Bl ac k - B re nd an B r ew st er , B ri sb an e, Q l d, A us tr al ia Luna gazes down, Submissive white mist A face more beautiful than life Hot sun thrusting through the clouds far away,she weeps. Color was their child - Mo nt a na B ee c ro ft , Mi ll V al le y C A - T i tl e Ra in bo w - T ai ke n Silver orb, staring, to the sea. to see Glowing bright, the feral howl moebius strip overcast Of laughing madmen. cut occam's razor - B lu e -E ye d De v il - t pd Flirtatious woman early morning sun Make me grin from ear to ear illuminates blades of grass You inspire me. the world is awake - Di an a Mo n ta gu e, E g yp t - f u na mb ul is t stars shine regardless never be afraid of the number of people to leap; the edges of cliffs caring to look up crumble for still feet - f un a mb ul is t - f u na mb ul is t you are loved you are The cold, calmed breeze speaks loved you are loved you are loved Peace it brings to my cursed mind you are loved, always Fear I shall not have - f un a mb ul is t - A n on ym ou s parfum des lilas - Night sky is early la voisine attend son linge the moon will not show herself au soleil du matin "now is the new me" - D am i en G ab r ie ls - R . A . Es pi no Ph il ip pi ne s With scarf in bare back Give me one reason plucking hibiscus in sun Why I should not retreat now Kali worshippper Before I fail you. - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a; p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - Ma tt l o th e 今夜星 At the journey's end 丘まで見える Discarded bag of wine gums 輝いて Only green ones left - P a tr ic k. U K - Fa kh m i Wa hy u di ,I nd on e si a Through the winter mists Sea Dragon's fire breath a light I see, unbidden, Makes Phoenix wet from high tide yet welcome and warm. On hot summer day - H ow ar d M oo n, S a cr am en t o CA - D . N at ha n Ca i n, Y ok os u ka , Ja pa n Lonely sunrise-- Across the meadow birds fly away in search Through the dense of morning mist of worms in ash A path to Bielefeld - R. K. S in gh , In di a . p ro fr ks in gh @y ah oo .c om - V al en ti no S c hl en z - B ie le fe ld , De u ts ch la nd http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 7. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 7 of 15 Frail cherry blossom No seas, no water. Birthday like summers of our youth Still, ships continue to float. Sweet and soon departs Holding many things. - C he sl ey V . M or to n - A tl an ta , Ge o rg ia - Ma ta s L ev ic ka s L T Summer's wilting sun, Cold water overhead somnolently retreating rising to breathe the air to night's dominion wanting nothing more - M or ga n Jo h n Ow e n - Me rt hy r T yd fi l - UK - J. D . Lo ui sv il le , KY the calm winds make the pretty blossom trail lovely trees follow the path with pink and purple flowers so do the blossoms make the trail alive - E mm a B al y CA , U SA - c hl oe C A , Fr es no Drink from the toilet Lovely blossom trail Refreshing yellow water with bright and sunny colors Now my tummy hurts makes the scene go wild - J o hn M cC a in , on e of m y m an y h ou se s - c hl oe C A , Fr es no Nude vernal Spring leaves Heads roll on the floor clinging tightly to their stems-- laughing out loud with my Zeds lulled by Summer's warmth No Nature's Allowed! - F el ip e Me j ia , Co ra l Sp r in gs - ww w .z ed he a ds .c om flowers are blooming count five syllables bursts of colors come alive you have enough for a line fragrant smells around now think of the rest - sa n ch ez p ow e r! s ou th g a te , ca li fo rn ia - sp or n a few snowflakes at dawn a round moon my fat clothes rises early this evening-- in the cedar chest pale creeper - J am i e Sw ee n ey , Cl if to n H ei gh ts , Pe n ns yl va ni a - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m the truth shows its face The silky snow flake right through sunday's quiet rain: floating silently downwards i am all alone caresses my face - A no n ym ou s - S im r an S ol om o n Is la nd s If God had Facebook springtime promenade "Our relationship," would say sundrenched rivers of perfume "It's complicated." tomorrow? who cares? - J es se Q u ic k, S an ta Cr uz - do mb re c ke n@g m ai l. co m suddenly a girl soft city lights shine sunshine, perfume, swaying hips and those velvet heaven stars- my poor heart explodes the eyes of strangers. - do mb re c ke n@g ma i l. co m - do mb re c ke n@g m ai l. co m insistent ocean Gentle forest path you beguile me with your dreams whisp'ring pools of light, green gold beckoning always butterflies birdsong - do mb re c ke n@g ma i l. co m - d om in ic , on th e ro ad Thoughts like autumn leaves Empty mailbox twist into fluttering piles nightmarish loneliness or drift on alone search continues - D om in i c, o n th e ro a d. - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m Struggling through the snow The candle wax melts, Far far from the home I know drips down around its edges, Dreaming of real warmth remnants of its life. - B en T h ib L on d on de rr y, N H - h tt p: // ha ik uh a rb or .b lo gs p ot .c om the light glazed pond leaves The spring time sun shines gently showering birdsong Walking the usual route ... now sun, welcome warmth On my way to work - n an cy - A n on ym ou s High in the sky The old man Floating, falling to the ground leaving the cemetery A snow flake pulling a fast one. - B r ad S yr ac u se N Y - R o b E. C A The third day of rain. so daffie-dillies Reflected in the window your incongrousness is a boy's gloomy face somewhat incorrigible - R o b E. C A - El is a be th G e rt z Fallen wet leaves lay Snow covers ground like broken shards of glass. Turning trees to ice with cold The pavement glimmers. Blanketed by white - m is c hi bi ou s@g m ai l. co m - S ha n no n M . of C en tr al N Y http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 8. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 8 of 15 A metal monster all their hearts Casts shadow above city have grown cold blocking sun's bright light sipping green tea - Sh an no n M . - R ic ha rd K o ch an sk i, N e w Yo rk Play As Time Goes By Paranoid heart beat Memories of lost Paris with Peae tattooed to the lips Just me and Sam now hoding a candle -y an a - -y an a - Nice paper houses Shower me in guilt perfect garbage and fake real suffocate me in sorrow prison looks so good I do not fear pain -y an a - -y an a - Read war for dummies Shakesphere is now dead America's favorite who will save our lover's hearts punish the authors long live poetry -y an a - -y an a - Yes, love me gently Alone in the mouintains Selfishly take all my heart I look around Educate my soul Let out a fart - A no n ym ou s - R a po la s Vi ln iu s In Silent Darkness ripples under steam My lone candles flame flutters numbness in my fingertips Inquisitive Breeze melt into the bath - T yp ho n - D av e M . in M is s ou ri Breathing short We step on rich soil A lung filled up Full of death, yet giving life, Furosemide please Supports its burden. - RN , U K - n aw az All day all the time Slender hair hovers Nothing more than a lonely Winter bamboo's yearning heart Insignificance... lovers on paper - J am es W i ll ia ms , Ox fo r ds hi re , En g la nd - Sa n se n ~ F o rt B ra gg , C al if or ni a - st ew a rt k@m cn .o r g Summer shadows long Fall darkness again across the Zendo pointing softly singing sparrows voice The Heart is chanted announces daylight - Sa n se n ~ F or t B ra gg , Ca l if or ni a - st ew a rt k@m cn .o rg - Sa n se n ~ F or t B ra gg , Ca l ifo r ni a Eyes that see your soul May Peace, Love, Joy Lips that smile and speak sweetly follow you through the season Amy's in the house You are in my thoughts - ac e ma nr ul es @g ma il .c om - ac e ma nr ul e s@g ma il .c om Can I see myself My necklace and sword I walk across coals on fire My heirloom I shall pass on Why can I not feel Questions do arise - Eq ui , Ma h at ta n - l d 12 27 8 Add me on Facebook Fall's colors ablaze Then I can make extra cash Families praise the harvest Stop avoiding me On Turkey's death day. - S we et - Bo r uc h Fi sh m an : Te l A vi v So empty in life He strays far and wide Search for answers cannot find But all the planes, boats and trains The pain will pass Take him back to you. - S am my A n g @ C hr is tm a s Is la nd ( Y es r ed c ra b s mi gr a tin g n ow !) - N ik os , UK Autumn rain falls down They are growing fast pounding upon the roof top The younger generation -- eyelids grow heavy Snow fall is not far. - S he ll y T .S - A n on ym ou s I wear a new suit You did not feed me. Not because I am wealthy I’ll trip you at the stairs. But because I must Next time, remember. - N ik os , UK - R ac he l Br o wn , th e o wn er o f a h un gr y ca t. Something changed today You are the bomb, dawg. You stopped and listened to me You are cooler than skittles. Yet I said nothing You are pure awesome. - N ik os , UK - Al fr ed V a n Fi ng le h ei me r, T e xa s bumper to bumper Warm and beautiful this same dreary daily grind Orange light lifts your heart up a killing routine Toward the autumn sky - Ro be rt F o ur ni er , H ue yt ow n A L - He at h er , Ph il ad e lp hi a http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 9. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 9 of 15 an empty sky looms her face remembered a bitter wind blows cold night a brief glow in the darkness here, i am alone autumnal night falls - ht tp :/ /b u mp os - pl ac e. bl og s po t. co m / - ht tp : // bu mp o s- pl ac e. bl og s po t. co m / A hint of sorrow Cooking your body And as the room goes silent Warm, buttery allspice wafts He takes his last breath Your face smiles at me - H al i An ne - a my h u nt W il li am sb u rg , va stare drink in the eye the space traveller now the pen not the pencil his father does not believe four walls friend or foe his son does not care - E ri c Oa k la nd - O m ar S a ma ra h, W i ch it a, K S Hands clasped warm embrace Wind blows soft branches leaves fall red into white a single cherry blossom falls on courageous friend in quiet perfection - K im Mc Ki n le yv il le C A - C. N. P I L Her tears softly fall drops of water while insanity collides ripples in the lake, inside white drops dawn come home, the ocean - An ne tt e M ut h 40 0 s 45 0w # 1 4 We ll in g to n UT 8 4 54 2 - A n on ym ou s Friend complains of spam My haikus are blue Humorous idea in my mind But only when I am blue Can fit in mailbox Which is a whole lot - St ev e n Jo ne s - K in gm an - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es My father is dead Drown in my own tears It has been thirteen years now Aretha knows me too well I know nothing else She channels my thoughts - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es Counting syllables I live in LA On my fingers they hurt now People say it's paradise But I will not stop I'm not so convinced - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es at the diesel pump Global warming sucks faded jeans and cowboy boots - Ozone layer is dying the old trucker limps Earth will follow suit - C hr is to ph e r Hi ck s, M ic h ig an - Th e f at n in ja , ro bb i ng c on ve n ie nc e st o re . So many typoes In the woods, Keyboards are like twister mats Chasing pinecones; but for my fingers. laughter echoes - ni gh tr an ge r 00 7@g m ai l. co m - R am u S hi nj in Shining sun, She walks in the room waves wash the sea shore; Eyes meet and heart beats faste clouds roll in Cool wine on my lips - R am u S hi nj in - R am u S hi nj in Light in the darkness Silent mosquitoes Rents in the sea always heal flying over my body Wounds heal scab and scar slap hands together - A le x J ay e, N Y - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m Not a day without Violent silence begging gods to solve problems-- my own thoughts torturing me faith in helplessness thoughts of another. - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - A n on ym ou s Backwards underwear Kittens on a log Discovered at 5 pm -- watching for mothers return I leave them that way. O look!, there she is!! - M ar k B , IL - Ra lp h J . Mo nt on a ro -B ra de n to n, F l My window open. Lonely Dragonfly Cats out. Frolic, play. Return. gracefully floating above Eat, love, nap. Freedom. the swaying cattails - A mb er , NC , U SA - c he ri i n te x as Graceful Firefly Whispered words and sighs lights the moon shadow of Fill the air with their stories my midnight garden Of a special night - c he ri i n te x as - Ja me s G ra ss ic k, A b er de en , S co tl an d Summer mornings bring Oh my angel, your Sneezing and runny noses Elegant way of moving Hayfever season Has captured my heart - J a me s G ra ss ic k, A be r de en , S co tl an d - Ja me s G ra ss ic k, A b er de en , S co tl an d http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011
  • 10. The Haiku Inn - Original, Visitor-submitted Haiku Poetry Page 10 of 15 Stars wander like eyes A detailed email The tea woods of Summer to you Is long overdue I smile like those stars Ill get to it soon. - K as u ri n S. , So m ew he re . .. - A n on ym ou s Listen to me now A bike ride at night I sing the song of pain and Cool night air rushes past me peace for that is war Bugs hitting my face - AV , in Ill in o is . - M a lc om R o le x - Na p le s Fl or id a Tricky coyotes, Stormy days cry out they yip at the moon all night. Clouds weep bitter tears of rain I sleep with thier song. Lightning strikes amiss. - J HW , T uc so n - L au re n, C a li fo rn ia Her fingers push thinking words we hear the roots into the earth living other's fantasys touch-me-not through the tv screen - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - M at th e w Ba xt e r Mi ll er Red with shame when you went away the sky at sunrise thirsted for his blood in pain her new kiss forever my love - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - Pa rm K a it H op e Making lemon tea retirement nears and warm buttery toast-- resources dwindling fast birds singing outside enjoy the sunset - R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - M it ch T ar r, S a cr am en to My nightmare last night: The one song that all I was one of Santa's elves. neo-pagans truly hate "Ding It was horrible. dong, the witch is dead" - R an x er ox , Se a tt le - T o m Bo y Clouds blaze silver joy I step into the While moonrays plow through the Deep end, winter snow cover air; My body, the end - T o m Bo y Autumn night creeps back. - t ri t ra n, h un t in gt on b ea c h ca White smelly blossums, O, Lord rescue me-- Floating down from the light sky. I, a sinner without joy-- Come my little blossom. O.God forgive me-- - N ik ki . A. - N S W Au s tr al ia - t ri t ra n ocean waves relax Tulips like rainbows travel up and down the beach all the pretty colours blend resting on warm sand blowing in the wind - C h er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m - Ch er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m Beautiful ocean How melancholy sunlight glitters on it and silent I am on this nice clear blue water lonely Saturday - C h er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m - H an n ah C ru z, C a li fo rn ia the wind is blowing swings wantonly leaves fall, honey a dried leaf hanging by and i see you, beautiful the spider's thread - A no n ym ou s - R .K .S i ng h, D ha n ba d (I nd i a) , pr of rk si ng h @ya ho o. c om Luminous hummer expressing is hard winter flight five hundred miles knowing you made me better please return come spring you will be missed - M ar al ee Kn ow le n , Sh er m an O ak s , CA - j et s cr ea m er stony creek road Between earth and sky old turtle lowers its head once barren clouds now give birth- - over the speed hump The earth rejoices - m k ga tl in g@a ol .c o m US A - C h ar le s Fr an k li n Ge or g ia furnace on Bass Lake eyeing more bruises morphing while her bronzed hand one thought ripens in her head spins make banana bread - M i ch ae l K. G a tl in g, U ni te d S ta te s of A m er ic a slow to reel me in - m kg at li ng @ao l .c om , Un it e d St at es o f A me ri ca one cornered sparkle Days merge together escapes the dust of makeup Life, soon just a memory what more dare I say Was it a good one? - m kg at li ng @ao l. c om , Un it e d St at es - F el ix A mist covers Is all life sacred? the valley of her body A bug is crushed by my will leaves memories A baby is born http://www.thejapaneseconnection.com/haiku/haiku.htm 7/22/2011