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.