POET'S CORNER

A haiku is a type of short-form poem that originated in Japan. Haiku poems are typically written in three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third. They are unrhymed, but some poets may choose to rhyme the first and third lines for added challenge. Haiku poems often focus on nature or the seasons, and emphasize simplicity, intensity, and directness of expression.)

SPRING ALERTS

Tinkle.  Tinkle.  Clink 

The flock of sheep move slowly

As bells mark feeding.

Lambs with wagging tails

Greedily sucking the teat

To still stomach pangs.

In the azure sky

The hawk floats on lazy wings

Searching for his meal.

The droning of bees

In the pink cherry blossoms

Signals fruit to come.

A gentle breeze stirs

The soft breath of Mother Earth

Carries sweet perfumes.

MAY TIME

Long low clouds against sky

Where far off lines of hills lay

Phantoms at day break.

South Dakota fog

Blankets the land in gray fleece

No colour in sight.

Clouds slip between hills

Into verdant valley clefts

Kissing Mother Earth.

Green depths of foliage

Hold tiny brown birds flitting

Each branch made a perch.

MOONLIGHT

The moon's glacial film

Snow muffles the magic air

Ground buffered with white.

RELEASE

Who forgives my self

Others can't absolve ourselves

I will give-for me.

Sue BeckComment