The Four Haikus of Edgar Schnapps - a dog

Erinna

 

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.

  • Author: Erinna (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 3rd, 2017 16:04
  • 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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  • Louis Gibbs

    Not an expert on Haiku by any stretch, but these I like. Well done, Erinna!

  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    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.

  • Frank Prem

    Lovely idea and great work for the project.

    Bravo.

  • FredPeyer

    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

    • Erinna

      Hi Fred,
      Thanks for your comments. I thought Schnapps was pretty good - he's a Schnauzer and he naps and schnapps ! 😂

      • FredPeyer

        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!

        • Erinna

          Fred, I forgot to say - I liked your Haiku on behalf of Edgar - perhaps I should invite people to contribute here - it would be interesting!
          Ive drunk Schnapps - usually when cold - in Austria.

        • Goldfinch60

          Good haiku Erinna, welcome to MPS.

          • Erinna

            Thanks Goldfinch60 - your relatives live in my garden!

            • Goldfinch60

              I have many in my garden as well.



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