A Few True Haiku

A Few True Haiku

A Poem by William Michael Reeves
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Plus a Tanka equals Waka which is actually Shi

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Spring falls on Winter
Blankets of balance warming
The wait for Summer

Vernal thoughts in step
Autumnal dreams of moonbeams
Solstice rivers slept

When winter thaws streams
Water falls into a spring
Filling summer dreams

Harvest equinox
Of hibernal seed planted
In budding visions
Sol ignites brumal first ice
Melting chronol divisions

2022

© 2022 William Michael Reeves


Author's Note

William Michael Reeves
I've been studying Japanese poetry. If it is in Japanese it is Waka. If it's in English it is Shi. As well as being about nature and seasons Haiku should not rhyme. I discovered this after I wrote these and decided not to change them because I like them as is. I'll keep that in mind for future Haiku. I'll have to put Billigami in the cage I built for him in my mind.

I would like to invite any poet who is up for it to join me in a Renga which is a collaboration. One poet starts with a Haiku or Senryu, the other answers with a couplet, 7 syllables both lines. Goes on for as long as it wants. You could pick one of these or go back through my stuff. I have 30 Senryu or so and one lonely Haiku. But I am rather fond of 'Haiku Hell'. You could message me if you prefer it was private and we can post it if it becomes something. Or just have at it here. I'm ready to go!

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Wow! I bet the one who wrote this at least the first three creative gorgeous Haiku is William! "Spring falls on Winter, When winter thaws streams ... etc" just wow! so brilliant, so creative! I used in one of my poems "seasons melt into wholeness" and that's what I see and feel here... seasons melt into one, into the now... all creating the "whole". outstanding one, the last verse speaks to me of rebirth... of faith and hope that even in the coldest of winter it's there underneath with warmth and care. as for the collaboration. being only a free verse writer and more worse in rhyming poetry I hope You will find a better partner than I lol

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

lightsong

2 Years Ago

Thank You for the compliment dear Bill, You know how to make a Lady smile :> I will see when I have .. read more
William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

It can get confusing when there's 3 of me. William is the front man who's name we use because it sou.. read more
lightsong

2 Years Ago

WOw! I thought William writes too! William writes with the heart while Bill writes with the brain. I.. read more



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Nicely penned!
When winter thaws streams
Water falls into a spring
Filling summer dreams
I love your descriptions!

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

Thanks. That was the haiku I used for 'Translations'. It has a nice ring even in other languages.
KAREN

2 Years Ago

You're welcome!
Your knowledge and expertise in the different poetic forms is a bit intimidating kind sir! But I love to read your works. I used to dabble a bit in "form" poetry but it's been a long time. ~Sharon

Posted 2 Years Ago


I agree, leave them as they are; they're great. Besides, only time will tell if they become another kind of Haiku.
"When winter thaws streams
Water falls into a spring
Filling summer dreams" ***WMR

Summer dreams will find
Us riding upon that wave,
imagination. ***JEF

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

Finding Fall lucid
We rode the tidal changes
Surfing ideas
William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

Here's a couplet if you prefer to haiku...

Found in Autumnal slumber
Swells of.. read more
JE Falcon

2 Years Ago

"Finding Fall lucid
We rode the tidal changes
Surfing ideas" *** WMR
"And writi.. read more
I love the way this flows. I've been playing with tankas. Well written and well researched.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

Thank you. I'll come check you out.
Spring never could march
surely Summer was watching
for she was left out

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

Hope's lace covered
November and December
sleeping under snow
William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

October webs without warmth
Wish January would come
Cherrie Palmer

2 Years Ago

February's march
waned finding a early bloom
yearning for springtime
Wow! I bet the one who wrote this at least the first three creative gorgeous Haiku is William! "Spring falls on Winter, When winter thaws streams ... etc" just wow! so brilliant, so creative! I used in one of my poems "seasons melt into wholeness" and that's what I see and feel here... seasons melt into one, into the now... all creating the "whole". outstanding one, the last verse speaks to me of rebirth... of faith and hope that even in the coldest of winter it's there underneath with warmth and care. as for the collaboration. being only a free verse writer and more worse in rhyming poetry I hope You will find a better partner than I lol

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

lightsong

2 Years Ago

Thank You for the compliment dear Bill, You know how to make a Lady smile :> I will see when I have .. read more
William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

It can get confusing when there's 3 of me. William is the front man who's name we use because it sou.. read more
lightsong

2 Years Ago

WOw! I thought William writes too! William writes with the heart while Bill writes with the brain. I.. read more
I like these...especially the last one....the Shi.
I feel as Emily Dickinson did...form is meant to be violated.
Poetic license.
so the rhyme? why not...you are just deviating a bit.
j.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

For a sec I thought you just answered the question I had just asked you. Wrong initials. Deviation l.. read more
These are really nice and I enjoyed reading them. I have always admired the style but I can’t write them, well I’m sure I could and had to for classes I took but not my strong point. So kudos to you and those who take on your challenge I look forward to reading them. Write on!

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

William Michael Reeves

2 Years Ago

Thanks Patricia. I know you can but I'm not going to write how you have talent and brief thoughts su.. read more

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Added on January 16, 2022
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William Michael Reeves
William Michael Reeves

Seattle, WA



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I live in Seattle. I have been a nurses aide most of my life and my experiences as a caregiver for people with disabilities has inspired much of my poetry. I love the puzzle of poetry. Expression with.. more..

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