(Nimue) I like haiku as a form – both in terms of the focus and the seasonal aspect. Trying to capture a moment in so few words creates interesting challenges and possibilities. Two are stronger on the seasonal side than the others, but we don't ha…  | Nimue Brown June 4 | (Nimue) I like haiku as a form – both in terms of the focus and the seasonal aspect. Trying to capture a moment in so few words creates interesting challenges and possibilities. Two are stronger on the seasonal side than the others, but we don't have the kinds of indicators Japanese poets use, which makes it harder. These haiku came out of a recent poetry class. Two come from gazing out of the window, two from sitting out. Summer rain ends Fat droplet hangs shimmering Soon to disappear Bead eye stares challenge Head tilt beak bright questioning The absence of seed. Spring's first pipistrelle Flits ungainly elegance Moth hungry tango Tremulous fast flight Only a shape against sky Maybe kingfisher. | | | |  | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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