We spent some time writing haikus. Haikus are a traditional Japanese form of poetry, traditionally using three lines and a seasonal reference or theme. Some people like to write them with a certain number of syllobals per line, but modern English haikus don’t have to have that form. Here’s some of the ones we came up with:
Autumn melancholy
Kicking fallen leaves
in yellow gumboots
Autumn dyings
Slow red falling leaves.
Good mulch.
Warm spring air
Pollen filled breath
Allergenic dysfunction.
By everyone
Heatwaves of Australia
Where visions are not
discounted as hallucinations.
Winter crunch
of frost covered grass
Cold toes due to hole in shoe.
By Nigel P. S.
Ice blocks melt
into weak warm drinks.
Summer heatwave.
Wool coat smells
like a sad cold day.
Winter rain.
By Andreana
Autumn air
Wistful wind
Combed by leaves.
By Nathaniel
Hands clutch warm mug
Breathing in hot chocolate.
Winter comfort.
Light filtering between buildings
Itch getting stronger
Spring garden calling.
By Lindy
Spring air
Birds whistling
to and fro through the trees.
Spring carnival
Horses running around
Splashes of colour; men and ladies.
By Sarah
Animal on knee
Trying to get free
This is what spring means to me.
By Rachel
