Willow tree hair swoons
Cherry tree pinks undulate
Wind orchestrates all
2010 Rozanna Landavazo
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Living and Dying and whatever happens in between.
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Haiku
I like to write Haiku poetry. This form of poetry originates from Japan. Haiku has a specific form: 3 lines, 17 syllables. 1st line has 5 syllables, 2nd line has 7 and 3rd line has 5. The subject of Haiku is nature. It's like a form of meditation for me as you have to immerse yourself in nature, connect with it and then express it. A very mind clearing and spiritual experience.
About Me
Hopi Prayer
Do not stand
at my grave and weep.
I am not there
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand
winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints
on snow.
I am the sunlight
on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle
Autumn's rain.
When you awaken
in the morning hush,
I am the swift
uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars
that shine at night.
Do not stand
at my grave and cry;
I am not there,
I did not die
at my grave and weep.
I am not there
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand
winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints
on snow.
I am the sunlight
on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle
Autumn's rain.
When you awaken
in the morning hush,
I am the swift
uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars
that shine at night.
Do not stand
at my grave and cry;
I am not there,
I did not die
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like this. I am continually amazed at the discipline it must take to stay within the rules and yet say something that grabs. impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love writing these. Maybe I'll try a Limerick someday!
ReplyDeleteThey say that a limerick must rhyme,
ReplyDeleteI think poems with rules are a crime
I try and I try
To be a poetry guy
And I fail at it time after time
Okay, whoa. I loved your recent poems Rose, but watch out. Looks like there's a new guy in town. I would keep my eye on Michael. Didn't know he had a bent toward poetry. I'm kind of impressed by his limerick here. Not sure you should allow him to post his stuff on your blog, he's apt to steal the show. Teasing, your poems are pretty awesome, but have to say.... watch him. ;o)
ReplyDeleteWhoops! That last comment was from me, Rachelle, not Ashley. I guess she forgot to sign out again. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteThat is a good limerick! I think we got a poet born here! it's ok, I like the name Ashley too.
ReplyDeleteAhhh.....so beautiful!
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