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February 2009 Haiku-Wrimo

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March 3, 2009
Unlike what you learned in English class, haiku aren't dependent on 5/7/5 syllable counts. If you can't shake that popular misconception, then just think of the February 2009 Haiku-Wrimo pieces by `Laurence55 as a series of small poems. Either way, they're well-crafted, succinct, and beautiful.
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1.

winter rain-
an old pot fills
with moonlight


2.

sunrise...
birdsong falling
from the mountain


3.

just in time
for the newborn-
snow flurries!


4.

gang signs
on the old church door...
winter deepens


5.

stillness...
a cloud
of white breath


6.

deep
in the raven's cry-
southern drawl


7.

midnight walk-
      between each star
the cosmos


8.

resting awhile
on Issa's death poem-
the fly


9.

morning thaw-
the bulldog's growl
softens


10.

loneliness...
leek soup cold
in the crock pot


11.

crows
becoming
dusk


12.

one cloud
the shade of mango-
winter's end?


13.

begging
in her native tongue...
day moon


14

noon rain-
children pour
from the school bus


15.

each strand  of cobweb  white dew


16.

smothering
the prayer candle-
evening fog


17.

my last dollar...
a scrap of daylight
on the table


18.

thunder!
one small face
at the window


19.

stretching between seasons    earthworm


20.

gathering
the prisoners-
winter rainbow


21.

starry night
in the birdbath
a handful of coins


22.

in the dojo
a punching bag
swings


23.

at the feet
of Lord Ganesha...
a little frost


24.

into winter
I carry a plum
from Chile

24(b)

talk of spring
in the compost
melon seeds


25.

without my glasses
late snow-
flying ants!

25(b)

nothing to give
the beggar
thanks me still


26.

rain cloud-
the sparrow swells
with song


27.

shadow boxing...
the fighting fish circles
his plastic bowl

27(b)

wandering this poem nude


28.

haiku
one fragrance
white tea
For the entire month of February, I will be participating in the 2009 Haiku Wrimo hosted by :iconmsjames: Each day I will update this deviation with a new haiku or senryu :D Enjoy, and don't forget to support the Haiku Wrimo :heart:


#8- Kobayashi Issa is considered one of the four classic masters of haiku. He is well known for his pathos and compassion for all life. :heart: He often featured flies, spiders, and other small creatures in his work.


#10-a crock pot is a large porcelain pot used for cooking soup or other meals that need to be cooked slowly. In my experience, it is typically associated with the south, though I'm sure it is used everywhere. :nod:

#23- Visiting a temple in Decatur, Georgia :heart:
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