I woke up this morning thinking: I could use a little Haiku community today. I miss it. Then, I thought: Well, then do something about it!
As a fan of A Clown on Fire, I participated in a weekly poetry-fest for several months. I even hosted a Haiku Sunday on Le Clown’s site. It was fun and crazy and I loved every minute of it, but sadly, it ended. My friend, The Cheeky Diva also hosts a great Haiku-fest on Thursdays, but it’s hard for me to participate since I’m in the office all day, but do check out her site…
I’d like to start a Sunday Haiku – kind-of an easy, relaxing place to spark creativity and community. No pressure to be clever, just write what comes to mind first. I like to count on my fingers – 5, 7, 5.
So, are you interested in giving it a try?
Here’s a photo to get us started:
Jiminy’s Cactus
Hello Jiminy!
Whatcha doin this mornin’?
Prickly pear platform.
Now you go!
inquisitively
careful of cactus spikes
he makes it safely
Creative Haiku
Making Grasshopper’s debut
Gratitude Abounds
My smoothie is good
It is good for me yum, yum
Here’s to a great day!
Clouds are gray, I’m cold
Long sleeves, wet hair, and cold drink
Give me some warm soup
I love this Haiku Cathy! I remember learning about it in grade school and I haven’t thought about it since. This morning I asked the EQ, ” What fun thing can I do today that I haven’t even thought about?” And here you come up with Haiku. I had so much fun I had to write two. Needless to say, I’ll be writing more today and beyond. I’m in for the Sunday Haiku! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love you, Nina
So glad to inspire!
My smoothie was good also
Haiku Sunday fun!
Oh goodness gracious
Just what did I do last night
I used to be tall
Lanky leggy bug
Now vertically gifted
no more. What Happened?
A forest of spikes
Oh no, how did I get here
must find safety fast.
Prickly pear cactus
Is no place for Grasshopper
One could get impaled!
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Antennae quiver
eyes glitter, nostrils widen
Ready to scarper
Wonderful image
Word’s movement shows grasshopper
Thank you, Clare Flourish
you lookin at me?
fronds no camouflage from harm
cling on with one leg
Clinging to sticker
I stare back at camera
Prickly pear abode
ha ha , love it
I love reading all this, I am terrible at it though, even counting on my fingers.
It’s okay, Jackie
Glad to have you for Haiku
Sans counting fingers!
Cute little fella
On his little cactus spike
Having a nice time
Yes, he’s cute. No doubt
wondering who was behind
that huge camera!
Jiminy Crickets
The spikes must hurt, little guy
Ouch, don’t hurt yourself
How about a Sunday night, Haiku? Hi Cathy. I hope you had a great weekend.
Sunday Nights work, too!
Haiku is fun anytime
Glad Amy is here!
I liked it better
when it was only your nose
that grew when you lied
Times change, Jennifer.
Jiminy’s fib brings long spike
Or he took wrong turn…
There is a blogger I follow that only posts in haikus. You might like her site:http://runninghaiku.net/
Lisa
Cricket on Bass, Jams
Desert music delights
Slap that bass, little guy
Bass playing cricket
Maybe pole dancing perhaps?
Talented buggie!
Does it all ~
for grasping tightly
cautious cricket contemplates
adventurous bounce
Adventurous leap
Or treacherous arrival?
Cricket must wager
Not trying, but enjoyed reading … plus I wanted to stop by to say hello.
Thank you, Frank. I always enjoy your visits.
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