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
Sep 10, 2015
Sep 10, 2015 at 6:29 AM UTC
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
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