My class assignment this week was to write five Haiku’s – which is something I’ve never done. Haiku’s are the traditional form of Japanese poetry and generally consist of 17 syllables – five in the first, seven in the second, and five in the third. Haiku’s usually deal with subjects of the natural world. I thought Alaska was so beautiful and what better place to use as inspiration.
1. Scarlet red, burnt orange
A fire in the night sky
As day turns to night
2. The lull of the train
Quiet and peace fill my mind
Eyes closed, I smile
3. My ship is a drink
Floating in a sea of ice
Through the still water
4. Walking through the woods
Total stillness in the air
I hear myself breathe
5. Our plane softly lands
White blanket of snow, so bright
Quiet fills the air
Sandy. I think that is just beautiful and describes Alaska, from the pictures you posted just perfectly!!!! I felt peaceful just reading it and I needed that right now. LOVED IT!!!!
Wow! Love it!
I’m impressed!!!! Beautiful! You have found your calling.
They are excellent, and like your other Follower, I felt very peaceful after reading them, which is always good! Lovely photos to accompany them as well. Well done!
Pretty darn good!
I am so proud of you, really enjoyed reading this. You are becoming quite the writer.
OMG….these are amazing…I have never really been able to write a Haiku, even when I tried…so Kudos to you….
Wonderful mental pictures formed from your Haiku.
Beautiful! Great job!
Lisa
Great ones! Congrats!
They are beautiful, amazing for a first attempt. I do love Haikus very much.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment on Starlight’s blog and for following me. I am following you right back. 🙂