Haiku with Friends
It was one of those days when I needed a pick me up. Since I enjoy writing, I invited friends on Facebook to write and share a Haiku about their favorite season. The entries were so good that I wanted to include them in this blogpost.
In case you’re wondering what a Haiku is, it is a Japanese form of poetry that often involves a response to nature. Typically, the first line has five syllables. The second has seven syllables. The third has five syllables. Words do not have to rhyme. There is more to it for those who want to delve deeper. This is my preferred and simplified explanation.
A special thanks to each person who gave me permission to share their Haiku. All rights belong to the corresponding author.
I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I did. Here goes…
Winter
“Fires, socks, blankets
Snuggle family and friends.
Winter’s warmth comforts.”
Spring
“Spring bulbs blooming red
Purple, yellow, while bees buzz.
Birds sing, I do too.”
“Forget the groundhog
May our overcast skies clear
Hurry up now Spring!”
“Lilacs, dogwoods bloom
Songbirds announce His glory
Our Lord is risen”
Summer
“Summer days and summer haze
Bring joy to my soul
Family Friends and Son gaze”
“Beautiful ocean
White sand in between your toes
Warm sun shining bright ”
“Summer sun returns☀️
Wild flowers are on display 🌺
Breathing in fresh pine 🌲”
Fall
“Leaves of red and orange
Chili cooking on the stove
Football on TV”
“Red orange yellow green
Crisp air scent of burning leaves
Senses feast in fall”