In Japan the Samurai/poets would frequently write Haiku before battle. Death poems were considered a necessity, graceful, natural, and emotionally neutral, in accordance with the teachings of Buddha.
Like a rotten log
half buried in the ground
my life, which has not flowered,
comes to this sad end.
Minamoto Yorimasa 1104-1180
Samurai Song © T.Sugarek
delicate blossom
rests in the still gnarled hand
bruised petals weep tears
weary eyes open
tiny cuts, the body bleeds
peace still years away
sun rise breaks the hill
heralds another battle
draw your sword and charge
( Three sets, three lines each. First line = 5 syllable, second line = 7 syllables, third line = 5 syllables) Traditionally, some reference to nature should be included.
Farewell in the Rain ©
rain drips through the trees
kissing soft eyebrows and skin
overflowing eyes
tongue steals a rain drop
from the beloved’s ripe cheek
or was it a tear
goodbye soaked in the rain
farewell cries the broken heart
more tears rain drops blend
When I first starting writing this timeless style of poetry, I would very often write the poem first, not worrying about too many words/syllables. Then I would edit and pare it down to its simplest form. Now, I do tend to think, dream and write a poem in Haiku style. That will come.
Try it! If you would like, send me your efforts and I will publish your Haiku on my blog (with full credit to you, of course)
For more about Haiku and how to create it click here
Haiku posted here is by blogger, Trisha Sugarek
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