You, too, can write haikuHaikus and art A haiku poem has three lines: first line, five syllables; second, seven; third, five. These short poems cleanse angst when I am having trouble with larger writing projects, such as the novel. I find that writing haikus can reduce anxiety. I remember the days after 9-11, lying in bed, afraid and anxious like so many Americans, writing Haikus (5-7-5s) in my mind. One fine thing about this poetry form is that anybody can do it, child to adult. The fun part of trying to fit a poem into that tight frame is that, sometimes, you come up with something wonderful and surprising. Happy haiku-ing. 
Going to the greenhousewith my sister Little petunias Going to the Art Fair In all directions Underground Railroad Cross the cold river. First Love Erotic love pales More Haikus Most joyful of sounds, ~~ Fall colors the day, ~~ ~~ Dearest daughter-friend, ~~ Cough, sniffle and sneeze. ~~ Fat little black cat ~~ You can write haikus ~~ Cat rests his furred chin Leave Haiku Page, return to home page. |
