Rain falls heavily
She is waiting by the door --
I hide in my bed.
Scents of late Autumn
Burrowing my nose in leaves --
I know happiness!
A splinter of sun
light pierces the leaves, and I
lie in reflection.
Ancient still woodlands
hide the foraging pheasants.
I dream of the hunt.
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Author:
Erinna (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I thought it might be a good way to introduce children to writing Haiku by imagining what a dog would think and write about - being in the moment and nature.
- Category: Haiku
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Not an expert on Haiku by any stretch, but these I like. Well done, Erinna!
WELCOME ERINNA ~ I love HAIKU ~ short & sweet and these are perfect for both Kids & Adults I can't have a dog cos I live in flat (BOO HOO) but my Sister has one (BONZO) and when i take him for walkies ~ you tell it just like it is ! Yours BRIAN (UK) Please check my poems ~ Thanks B.
Lovely idea and great work for the project.
Bravo.
These Haiku are great, and I like the dog perspective rather than you talking about the dog. Would like to read more from you.
By the way, why no Haiku about his name?
Why would they name me
After an alcoholic drink
I don't even like
Hi Fred,
Thanks for your comments. I thought Schnapps was pretty good - he's a Schnauzer and he naps and schnapps ! 😂
Erinna, in German, Schnapps (one or two p I don't remember) is a clear liquid alcohol made from fruits, potatoes, cherries, whatever. Usually 40% alcohol. Since a schnauzer is a german dog, I figured you named it after some German alcohol.
By the way, like your naps and schnapps response!
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Good haiku Erinna, welcome to MPS.
Thanks Goldfinch60 - your relatives live in my garden!
I have many in my garden as well.
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