The dictionary defines haiku |ˈhīˌkoō; ˌhīˈkoō| as a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world. I don’t have much in me today so I think I’ll write a haiku or two. That way I can feel as if I’m doing my 20 minutes but in a form that doesn’t feel forced. So here goes.
Texas: January 1, 2012
The blue Texas sky Hovers dome-like and protects The flat endless plains
The wind whips and blows Texas flags flutter and snap Leaves rustle in trees
The lawnmower’s whir Signals the cutting of grass New Year’s smells like spring
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