haiku habit

Since February is National Haiku Writing Month (or just NaHaWriMo for those cool literary types into shortening & crushing everything into some fun little acronym), I challenged myself (and many of my friends – on & off Facebook) to take up the haiku habit for the month. I set a goal to write one haiku (at least) per day for the 29 days that make up February 2012. I have been successful (so far) and had the flash of brilliance earlier this week that I would begin sharing them more widely in my social media than just on Facebook. So here’s a quick recap of what you’ve missed if you aren’t my Facebook friend or following me on Twitter.  I don't usually post any of my poetry online because so many journal editors consider online self-publishing as "previously published," but I'm going to go out on a limb with these little gems.  They start with today and go in reverse order...and, yes, there are more than ten as I had a few days where one was not enough.  I hope you enjoy!

pious imbalance –

the bright shiny halo slips,

becomes golden noose

toddlers, tiaras:

poetry is go go juice,

haiku – my flavor

big fluffy snowflakes

I must steal a closer look!

intricate beauty

my morning surprise

yesterday’s warmth escaped quick

glistening blanket

dry asthmatic coughs

wading through ancient volumes

paltry price to pay

morning’s icy coat

weighs heavily on new buds

winter snuck back in

late night summer breeze

carries chapel friends voices

Appalachian bliss

rain falling gently

head tilted back, open mouth

cleanse my dusty soul

By month’s end, I’ll scream

I struggle in haiku hell

by my own choosing!

Phil saw his shadow,
but Buckeye Chuck, he did not!
Nature is confused.

Let the haiku flow –

my writerly friends let loose.

Nature knows we’re off!

Feel free to comment below and let me know what you think (or give me a suggestion for my next haiku!).  I'll keep posting them in batches (maybe one post each week).