Haiku
Fancy Dress Haiku
Submitted by Andrew on Sat, 09/19/2009 - 13:04Fancy dress party.
A young Marilyn Monroe
Spills wine on her dress.
We've all been there, haven't we?
I composed this one the other evening, while dozing off to sleep. When the idea came to me I leapt out of bed to write it down, so I wouldn't lose it. It only needed a little tweak in the morning.
Athletic Haiku
Submitted by Andrew on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 19:45Javelin thrower
Releases the perfect throw.
The world holds it's breath.
Not sure about this one. I like the image, but the wording might be a clumsy. I was trying to avoid using throw and thrower, but gave up. It'll do as it is.
Festival Downpour
Submitted by Andrew on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 18:16Festival downpour
Up to our knees in the mud
The show must go on
I must stop using "festival" as a season word in haiku. It's starting to feel like a cop-out.
Glastonbury Haiku
Submitted by Andrew on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:54Festival chill-out.
A worn-out juggler drinks tea
In a crazy chair.
For Orde, outside the Ladybird at Glastonbury Festival 2009.
The King of Pop
Submitted by Andrew on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:57Festival rumour
That no one wants to believe...
Is he really dead?
Glastonbury Festival 2009.
Bath-time Haiku
Submitted by Andrew on Sat, 04/04/2009 - 14:47Settling in the bath
Warm waters rising about
The telephone rings
I found this old haiku while sifting through some old papers. It was probably written around 2000, while I lived in my previous home. I remember composing it in my old rocking chair (not in the bath, which would have been cooler), but don't recall writing it down.
By the way, I never get out of the bath to answer the phone. All too often it rings off and I'm left dripping over my living room rug. It's just not worth it.
Perhaps if I had a waterproof bath phone. But will it float?
Autumn Haiku
Submitted by Andrew on Sat, 09/13/2008 - 12:55Rainy autumn night.
The busy crossroads outside.
I'm glad I met you.