TEN  HAIKU

1

Far away
long ago
only memories and feelings now.

2  
Worn-out books
on neglected bookshelf
I remember my school-days.

3  
Winter night in Melbourne
hastening feet
muffled coughs.

4  
Depth of night
she stands under the street-lamp
for whom is she waiting?

5
Last tram from the city
a manuscript
of sad and tired faces.

6  
Moonlit night
lovers look at the moon and stars
  fishermen watch their nets.



      7

      The old man looks at the sky
       heaving a deep sigh
       the kids call ‘Grandpa, full moon tonight!’


8    
        Violin strains drifting
        in the night  commingling  
        with the sighing of the winds.

9      
       I was writing a poem
       a tiny bird was pecking on my window
       I forgot my words.

10    

        The last winter leaves
        scatter on the wet ground
        the crows step on them and fly away