A while ago I professed my love for Haiku. Here is some more, inspired by the mundane of the day-to-day.
Taking a Shower
Water cascades down my skin
As I stand and let it in
Fresh and clean now from head to toe
Eating Breakfast
Golden yolk drips
Toast crispy, still warm from the heat
Morning feast begins
Driving to Work
Traffic jams and honks,
Early morning drive to work.
Soothing coffee cup.
Reading Email at Work
Sitting at my desk
Scrolling through endless messages
Mindless morning task
Going for a Long Lunch
Midday sun so bright,
Long lunch away from the desk,
Time to relax.
Endless Meetings in the Afternoon
Stuck in conference room,
Boredom overwhelming,
Endless meetings drone on.
Driving Back Home from Work
Tires on the road hum,
Headlights pierce the night’s veil,
Driving home from work.
Heating a Frozen Dinner
Microwave’s hum fills the room
Frozen dinner thaws, now blooms
Heat and hunger sated
Watching Netflix All Night
Mindless scrolling,
TV show binges go on and on.
Time wasted, yet won.
Going to Sleep
Drifting off to sleep
Winding down from day’s long race
Night’s embrace draws near
There you have it. A day of haiku.
Want to know a little more about haiku?
Haiku, a form of Japanese poetry that originated in the 9th century, is characterized by its strict syllable structure and the use of seasonal themes. The first haiku were written by the poet BashÅ, who is considered the master of the form.
Over the centuries, haiku has evolved and been adopted by poets around the world. In the 19th century, haiku became popular in Europe and America, with poets such as Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost incorporating elements of the form into their work.
Haiku has also been used as a tool for political activism. During World War II, Japanese-Americans in internment camps used haiku as a way to express their experiences and resistance to injustice. In recent years, haiku has been used by environmentalists to raise awareness about issues such as climate change and deforestation.
Despite its popularity, haiku has faced criticism for its strict adherence to form and its exclusion of certain themes and styles. Some poets argue that haiku should be more flexible and open to experimentation.
Haiku has a rich and varied history, with its roots in Japan and its evolution into a global form of poetry. Its simplicity and focus on nature have made it a beloved form for poets and readers alike.