Of all the Blogathon 2012 theme days, this was my least anticipated. Haiku Day. Poetry. Ick.
Why would my readers be interested in a poem? How could a 5-7-5 pattern communicate anything other than a self-indulgent stand-in for nothing else to say?
I’ve surprised myself. I wrote three haikus. And, they are on topic. Let me know which one is your favorite.
Brush paper with ink.
Form a word. Wrestle a phrase.
Your essence on a page.
Chefs cook. Mouths awater.
Gardeners nurture. Flowers bloom.
Writers write. Readers change.
Wordiness says less
than brilliant simple phrases.
Few words. Focused thought.
What do you think? This neophyte poet seeks approval. Happy Haiku Day!
CarrieSchmeck
May 22, 2012 at 10:53 am
Thanks Michele. That was my first favorite, too. I guess poetry is to me as art is to you. Sometimes we surprise ourselves. Always fun to know there is more in there somewhere.