Dave's Classic Haiku and Fauxtrains

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

GOT A NEW PUPPY, HERE'S WHAT SHE'S ALL ABOUT! 'CEPT THE FIRST ONE

My boys, one in Iraq and one in Colorado Springs, got me a puppy yesterday as my father's day present! My boy in Iraq actually arranged it, what a good boy! She is a AKC Siberian Husky and next day or so, I will post some pics. But here (except for the bumblebee) are some Haiku I wrote about her!... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 29, 2006

Haiku for Thunderstorm Lovers!

Well, it was a bright and sunshiny Memorial Day until I decided to go shoot the guns with my best friend about 60 miles from KC! As I prepared to leave, the cloud got darker and darker, the thunder rolled, lightening flashed and it poured on me all the way to my friends house! Needless to say, we... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 28, 2006

FOUR MORE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT!

I hope you are enjoying my attempts at Haiku. I really like writing in the 5-7-5 traditional style. It is challenging to use a limited number of words in a required format to actually accomplish a meaningful statement! Keep reading and I'll keep writing! Deep in woodland green Sunlight shafts and... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 27, 2006

Interested in More?

"Dave's Poetic Wanderings" and "Military Poetry" are my other two blogs. Please check them out and as always, constuctive comments and praise are always welcome! Sign in to see full entry.

Enjoy! Will post more tomorrow!

If you know of any haiku contests, I would be interested in knowing about them. I have found a few but they are few and far between! Thanks in advance! Burst of golden flame Erupts from fountain of green Corn will feed the world Babbling winter brook Do you know that you destroy That which gives you... Sign in to see full entry.

Traditional Haiku is centered on nature and things there of.

Great oak in the field When you grow old will you frame A rare masterpiece? Grand hawk flying high What tiny movement draws you Down like a comet? Standing stark and bare Great oak in winter’s cold death Spring will bring warm life Such a strong, hard wind My hat is gone but now a Flower passes by... Sign in to see full entry.

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