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Very good Haiku - actually, there is discussion on Haiku, by some of the greats, Basho and onto modern day Japanese poets, they write more "free-form" Haiku ~ More like taking the moment and condensing it but, not losing the depth or meaning of that inspiration...but...that's a whole new discussion. 

I enjoyed your Haiku ~ what a welcoming sight that would be ~ Elyse

posted by elysianfields on April 3, 2008 at 8:30 PM | link to this | reply

A Haiku has a sylllable count of 5-7-5. This does not reflect that count. It is an open tercet, although tercets rarely stand alone this one can. Also the best haiku reflect an undeniable Zen  influence. Elements of compassion, silence, and awareness of temporality often combine to reveal a sense of mystery. (Berating is scolding and I ask you to think about that when considering the word berate as in reference to my poem. It is unfortunate but I hear berating because of color everwhere I go). sam

posted by sam444 on April 2, 2008 at 2:36 AM | link to this | reply

Hello John!
Thought you had disappeared..Great to see you back. I think it would be great for the soldiers to come home.

posted by Wigopa_ on March 30, 2008 at 5:44 PM | link to this | reply

As the mother of a soldier I would love this one to occur!  sam

posted by sam444 on March 30, 2008 at 5:22 PM | link to this | reply