This document contains a collection of haiku poems submitted by visitors to a website called The Haiku Inn. The haiku cover various topics including nature, love, life, and death. They are anonymously authored and range in style and quality. The haiku are categorized but not further described or analyzed. The document simply presents the haiku for reading without commentary.

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In a forest without trees But it is all just a scheme Royal Rajasthan
Gives room for wasteland. Yet we all live on On Wheels
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Enter Email Address Childhood memories Planets are aligned Icy Cools - Made
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Gotta Catch em All Good and bad collide Reusable Cubes,
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I answered "Yes! Yes!" The pale moon comes out
Years
But, the snow-covered door hear the creatures of the dark www.icycools.com
was still knocked at... want to come play now
- A no n ym ou s - Je s si e
beauty and kindness left on the fringes
intelligent and graceful the beauty was so evil
I cannot have you what was the purpose
- T ab by , S ti rl in g, S co tl a nd - T ab b y, S ti rl in g, S co t la nd
piercing rays of sun Furry snowy pup
stab my eyes so they are blind Adorable Samoyed
what wonderful light Pet on my desktop
- T ab by , S ti rl in g, S co tl a nd - Sp ic a
Guru at wit's end Dog days of summer
Synapse and neurons collapse It's gone before I knew it
Here lies sanity Cold as December
- Da n ie l - Da n ie l
your appearance is Missing light dark nights
only a cover up of Phoenix bright suffice my wound
who you really are Sleep tight or save whom
- R ic ha rd G a vi a/ C. A. P a lm da le - Vi ct or S a nc he z
Brave men and women A Poet through words
Giving their lives for freedom Charms stars of reality
To serve and protect With twinkling insights.
- K yj o - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i
Energy curtailed If life is a race
The oven of possession Man i am falling behind
Wants to dominate. hope i'm the Tortoise.
- Aj ay Se sh ad r i, C he nn a i - G f ro m Te n ne ss ee
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A kiss of coffee A friend comes to life
In a cold and windy night At the nib of my blue pen
Smooth music playing I will write again
- E mm a nu el C re s po , Ph il ip p in es - Sp ic a
Music and a tear I envy truckers
Heals broken heart to pure love and the taxi cab drivers
Love matters the most Oh, forward motion!
- Sp ic a - W il l Ko sh , W is co ns in
lle ier tiuka Truth is hard to find
lye naia lle auta ar' Look and it will come to you
miqula orqu Use this gift wisely
- N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 ye ar s ol d
i miss you nanao on the computer
also sendai my good friend we waited for your response
10 years since last sight please put this one in!
- N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d - N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 ye ar s ol d
Chores and work are first Leaves gently swaying
Then school for your three children Wind whispering in my ears
Fun is last of all Nature at its best
- N o ah F ., P o rt T ow ns e nd , WA , U SA , 12 y e ar s ol d - K y jo
A Beautiful Girl
I dreamt this morning
Whose Name Sends Sparks Through My
Saw Chinese lanterns far off
Heart
Or were they missiles?
Newfound Love Ignites - J en i, L on d on
- J wa tz
A sip of water. Every man is born,
The cup is more than half full! knowing that death is certain.
Yet we keep waiting? But He forgets it!
- A B , In di a, h tt p: // ab s ay st hi s. tu m bl r. co m - A B , In di a
A little white lamb Walking in bare feet
A girl whose name is Mary On the warm fresh growing grass
Constant companions Spring is now in step
- Gr eg - Ja co b G ie sb re ch t
Life should be a song Love lies - a lady
Use your heart as the beat and Sings with spring - only to fall
The rest will just flow To the dark winter
- A no n ym ou s - A nd re w , Ba to n R ou ge
It is the quiet Scum covered puddle
When you slip into my thoughts. Resting by the rail road tracks
I dread the quiet Pollywogs live here
- De an n a - De an n a
the ocean glitters As I rest in bed
as a thousand angels spin Memories of YOU and I
dancing on blue silk Looks pretty tonight
- Sa ra - E mm a nu el C r es po , Ph il ip p in es
Light flows through curtains Mystery, you are
as darkness dissolves slowly Hidden; diversions, secrets
to birds bright noises Find your happiness
- P o pp y M ile s N ew O r le an s - De an n a
Oh little bramble presents await you
Stuck with love, my side aches now in the refrigerator
I am free of you six india pale ales
- De an n a - A n on ym ou s
Snow banks are melting, Pushing through oak leaves
Air is warming, ground is soft. placed as protection last fall.
I saw a crocus. Tulip leaves are spears.
- V al er ie S tr a tt on , Al to on a , PA - V al er ie S tr a tt on , Al to on a , PA
Outside of the house Hanami season
It is raining cats and dogs Cherry blossoms are falling
Kids are safe from rain Radioactive.
- HM - Ev a, D e nm ar k
No one around me. fall beneath the sky
A feeling of emptiness; from which you flee to flutter
No words can express crisp and delicate
- A ta , Te x as - A p ril G , D un de e
Did Spring just begin?
Crisp golden petals, Crickets chirping. Spring's here,
Unique but in uniform right?
A glimmer of hope My bad... tinnitis.
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- K a th er in e - J ef f Si pe r ly - B ro ok ly n , NY
Winter snow flakes My feet in the water
mar my car, each unique, but My hands are in the soft sand
none more than you are. The sky is beaming blue
- De an M c El ve en , W A - B et h2 35
Each leaf leaves the tree patterns in the snow
Separately, yellow twirl, dancing in the wind
Fan, hand reaching out. music to my soul
- Jo se p h Ai mo n e - m ax i ne
snow angels dance Hearing
under a blanket of snow her silence:
makes my heart sing cold of the bed
- m ax in e - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a. p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m
oh beautiful crane, Haiku is cliché
walking along bamboo groves Hipster love poems done on Pabst
gracefully prancing Got well pen at mall
- E li za be t h Wu a g e 7 Ma n ha ss et ,N Y - C l ay to n Sm a ll ey , Pl at ts b ur gh N Y
Beneath the heavens An unknown thought lurks
Clouds embrace in harmony - My mind, head, my reflection?
A storm approaches My Philosophy
- M. P a ri s - ( &( ^@)^(
intent on my way be it as it may.
it's selfishly about me i sit relentlessly here.
here is my future it is self-loathing.
- T re nt S an d er s NH - Tr en t S an de rs , N H
she looks like a frog, grapes and strawberries,
scolds for the stupidest things, bananas, kiwis, and pears,
my mean math teacher love every fruit!
- A no n ym ou s - A n on ym ou s
Clouds come upon him Cannibalism
Knowing she has left his side Don't eat all of our kind
The sky cries with him Please save some for me
- M ar ty , C hi ca go IL - A n on ym ou s
A firefly glows forked tongue and venom
In the middle of the night tell that a snake carries poison
A small miracle Steer clear, warm-hearted
- Fr a nc es ca C r em a, V a nc ou ve r C an ad a , Ag e 11 - C in d y Cl ar k, U n it ed S ta te s
Water Blasting Me What mistake i made?
Beating To A Song Down Me Talking to walls in the night
Dancing To My Move became my fate.
- S ha hz ad N i az , Ka ra c hi , Pa ki st an -
- Br it ta ny L . T er ry Y el lo w S pr in gs , O hi o
sh ah za d .n ia z@g m ai l. co m
Fortune Cookie say: Soft eyes, paw on knee,
Moderate your appetite. A hand caresses gently.
So much irony... Exchanged therapy.
- P at ri ci a Bi a nc o - Th er a py D og O w ne r - P or t Cr ed it
- M ic ha e l N. P . Mi ll e r, * GO NG *
O nt ar io
youths days burn brightly Seems lovely and bright
a flame that cannot sustain teacher's face in front of the
no more what you were multimedia light
- je rr y s k ok om o i nd ia na - S ha hz ad N i az , Ka ra c hi , Pa ki st an
Shadows on the walls; Gulping down the fruit
Of the old broken down house. Of the giant cherry tree.
A creak from within. Snap! Flying away.
- W il so n S om er vi ll e. N e w Ze al a nd - W il so n S om er v ill e . Ne w Ze a la nd
Your doe eyed beauty searching mother
Evident in the winter air in the thickening dark:
Warmth in my soul the tree stands
- C ot ap a xi , Pu rb e ck - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m
Insignifigance Night has now come
Embrace your grateful future. I am alone with the moon.
Try to understand. He carries ill news.
- P ar k er , Ko on tz . 1 7, c ol or ad o - A n on ym ou s
Exhaust of the cars Forever gone
Hangs in the frosty air like in the lonely dark without
Soft breath of cattle. me by his side
- K. R a is , Ne w Yo r k - K i mi , Cr oa ti a
hold on Life is important
invite misery every bit must be used
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a flowing water is a stream Don't die regretful
- d an ie l ro n al d bo go g ol el a. - J o hn D an i el le L op ez P h il ip pi ne s
A big yellow block I am saying good
A small, green, blue, purple block bye to those of you who have
That's my writer's block read all my haikus.
- I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n
Walk far to the moon What pops in your mind
Turn your eyes, head to the Sun Is what goes on the paper
Walk back to our Earth For people to read
- I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n - I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n
Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep
Write five syllables
Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep
Now write seven syllables
Beep
Seventeen in all
- I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n Who likes traffic jams?
- I sa a c Ki m/ Fu ll er to n
I have a problem Hanson is outside
I have no idea how Their hair glistens in the sun
To write a Haiku Come inside my loves
- I sa ac K i m/ Fu ll er to n - J e ss ic a Mo n te ma yo r
fingers grip the hilt luminous cloud moon
shock in her eyes humanity's edge obscures
as blood splashes steel I still feel your cold
- K en n et h Pa rk e r, C as ca d ia - J. D . M u ch li ns k i - S t . Pa ul , M N
great puff of air All dimples
voices cut mid-sentence in elegant black
planetary vacuum a funeral
- K en n et h Pa rk e r, C as ca d ia - K en n et h Pa r ke r, C as ca d ia
Haiku are for me A boy daft as I
Creativity shortage Should never hope for success
This is poetry Unless forthcoming
- J oe B en n et t, 1 6, I pp le p en , En g la nd - J oe B e nn et t, 1 6, I pp l ep en , En g la nd
What is right in life? one word
Is it friends and those you love? for that crazy
What if they hurt you? woman (Boo)
- A no n ym ou s - ch ar le s p ac e
Haikus fill my time Like delicious Creme
A mere distraction to me Her tasty soft blissful skin warms
From my real troubles my pallet Mmmmm
- A no n ym ou s - Ry an Do na ld s on S un ri se , F L
Hopes and dreams of mine THE LUNG CELLS DIE
Shattered along the edges THE FRAGILE BODY REMAINS HURT
By tireness and hate A DEADLY THING IS BAD
- Mi gu el L a za rt e, P hi li pp i ne s - S T EV EN W HA M ME R
Black on sodden leaves, We weren't granted swords
Becomes what we used to be, To know the sound of clashing
More an echo. than song. We disregaurd peace
- Ku r ti s, M an ch e st er , U. K. - Mi ch ig a n
emptiness haunts Trees like obstacles
with mind in the gutter obscure my view of the sky
poetry unsafe Will I make it there?
- R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om - De m y Ma he r , Ok la ho m a
shiny foreign coins rockets pierce the sky
sleeping in my desk drawer lighting up the whole dark sky
where can I spend you yes!!!!!!!diwali is here!!!!!!!!!
- J il l Gr un e wa ld , Sa i nt P au l, M N - A n on ym ou s
Passive agressive Lo! Something on high
I am sure it has its ends Tall cypress sways at sundown
Its means bleeds the soul Heron silhouette
- N ic k , Te xa s - k ee nb e rg @gm a il. c om
Light bright in the mind Time frozen matter,
Give vent to reproduce thoughts Nature well at the fore-front;
Behind the curtains! Melts the stubborn soul!
- Aj ay Se sh ad r i, C he nn a i - Aj a y Se sh a dr i, C he nn a i
last train to Ito when the rain kiss me
first times in Japon ago winds softlely blows my hair
next life Kyoto too warm love to Kyoto
- C hr is ta J ul iu s M is hi ma , f ro m Sw it z er la nd - C hr is ta J u liu s M is hi ma , f ro m Sw i tz er la nd
sunrise i like lots of sports
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the same complaints b ball is my favorite
paper deity i love all my sports
- R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om - J a'M ar qu in e M ar ti n s am h ou s to n mi dd le sc ho ol
Winter beach seashore see hairs of silver
A darkness in Pepe's heart each day clinging to my brush
Need Katie's soul shine the winter is here
- R hi no - M a nc he s te r, C t. - al a n pe rt h wa
Crimson trails beckon
What blooms in her hair
The Nighingale's song soothes my
Plucked from yonder field of green
soul
Died like she last spring.
- A ri an a F. H a rt <3 The sand falls no more
- C uM o rr ig u - Be y on d th e S ev en th W a ve
Fast curves, shady slows Here wasting away,
Ferns dip in fascination I'm finding a moment's peace;
Wild little stream Pondering this life.
- Le ah Th om a s, G ra nd M a ra is , MN - D an Va dn ai s, N Y
The sky is as blue, Submerged in the sea
As I have ever seen it; A salt-water baptismal
Contrasting white clouds. Cleanses just my skin
- NY - S ta ce y - N ew Y o rk
The beautiful day Slate grey rhino runs,
As it passed away by hand Ivory horns threatening.
Of cruel misery Dust clouds arising from hooves.
- D im e R os e D io la , Ph il ip pi ne s - Je ss ie Ch en A u st ra li a
Seal pup's big eyes gleam, memories, tears,pain.
Bleack whiskers from its moist nose. soul being lovingly held by god.
a white fluffy baby. peace love.
- Je ss ie C h en A u st ra li a - de a th b y ke rr i m ic el i
Meeting room comments wild times during spring
Farmyard chickens cluck away flowers live and die, a dream
McNuggets special tomorrow is now
- R hi no - M a nc he s te r, C t. - M a rc el D ui n
Excuses Junk yard. Bottles hurled.
the slow offence-- Papers fly, seagulls cry: Ah!
her first date Wanton, wasteful world!
- R. K .S in gh . pr o fr ks in gh @ya h oo .c om - A n on ym ou s
10 groups of people Death is poetry
Those who know binary code sang in the mists of utter
And those who do not despair. Cry out Cry
- A no n ym ou s - Ca rl o s Lw an g a Ka mp a la , Ug an d a
In the dark shadows Enjoy love's rainbow,
Of the Eucalyptus tree Slide down its colours of peace;
The healing begins Your face shines in glow!
- T h om as , C ol or ad o - A ja y Se s ha dr i, C he n na i, I nd ia
Imagine a day love acts before us,
When sun refuses to rise; love reads in front of us,
In vain all eyesight. love lives as love does.
- A ja y Se sh a dr i, C he n na i, I nd ia - To m M or an ( tj mo r an @ho tm a il .c o. uk )
J.K Rowling writes To be a circle
About a boy wizard kid Is quite a bore, don't you know?
I'm stuck with haikus Wish to be a star
- V e ri ta s Bl ac k - V e ri ta s Bl ac k
Litterate they say Songs of Autumn lie
To that I enjoy saying With the few colors scattered
Refrigerator On the greying ground
- V e ri ta s Bl ac k - V e ri ta s Bl ac k
Light Breaks Through Windows Screaming and shouting
The Fight Against Storms Won Killing and fighting for life
It Finds A Way Home My cousins are here
- L a ur el , Fl or id a , US A - V e ri ta s Bl ac k
The dark is rising Roses fall on snow
The light is fading to dim Leaving beauty on the breeze
Areas grow grey Even in the chill
- A no n ym ou s - A n on ym ou s
Summer winds wating Rain, rain, go away
For Autumn to come again Come again another day
Embrace like lovers I am getting wet
- V e ri ta s Bl ac k - B re nd an B r ew st er , B ri sb an e, Q l d, A us tr al ia
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Luna gazes down, Submissive white mist
A face more beautiful than life Hot sun thrusting through the clouds
far away,she weeps. Color was their child
- Mo nt a na B ee c ro ft , Mi ll V al le y C A - T i tl e Ra in bo w - T ai ke n
Silver orb, staring, to the sea. to see
Glowing bright, the feral howl moebius strip overcast
Of laughing madmen. cut occam's razor
- B lu e -E ye d De v il - t pd
Flirtatious woman early morning sun
Make me grin from ear to ear illuminates blades of grass
You inspire me. the world is awake
- Di an a Mo n ta gu e, E g yp t - f u na mb ul is t
stars shine regardless never be afraid
of the number of people to leap; the edges of cliffs
caring to look up crumble for still feet
- f un a mb ul is t - f u na mb ul is t
you are loved you are The cold, calmed breeze speaks
loved you are loved you are loved Peace it brings to my cursed mind
you are loved, always Fear I shall not have
- f un a mb ul is t - A n on ym ou s
parfum des lilas - Night sky is early
la voisine attend son linge the moon will not show herself
au soleil du matin "now is the new me"
- D am i en G ab r ie ls - R . A . Es pi no Ph il ip pi ne s
With scarf in bare back Give me one reason
plucking hibiscus in sun Why I should not retreat now
Kali worshippper Before I fail you.
- R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a; p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - Ma tt l o th e
今夜星 At the journey's end
丘まで見える Discarded bag of wine gums
輝いて Only green ones left
- P a tr ic k. U K
- Fa kh m i Wa hy u di ,I nd on e si a
Through the winter mists Sea Dragon's fire breath
a light I see, unbidden, Makes Phoenix wet from high tide
yet welcome and warm. On hot summer day
- H ow ar d M oo n, S a cr am en t o CA - D . N at ha n Ca i n, Y ok os u ka , Ja pa n
Lonely sunrise-- Across the meadow
birds fly away in search Through the dense of morning mist
of worms in ash A path to Bielefeld
- R. K. S in gh , In di a . p ro fr ks in gh @y ah oo .c om - V al en ti no S c hl en z - B ie le fe ld , De u ts ch la nd
Frail cherry blossom No seas, no water.
Birthday like summers of our youth Still, ships continue to float.
Sweet and soon departs Holding many things.
- C he sl ey V . M or to n - A tl an ta , Ge o rg ia - Ma ta s L ev ic ka s L T
Summer's wilting sun, Cold water overhead
somnolently retreating rising to breathe the air
to night's dominion wanting nothing more
- M or ga n Jo h n Ow e n - Me rt hy r T yd fi l - UK - J. D . Lo ui sv il le , KY
the calm winds make the pretty blossom trail
lovely trees follow the path with pink and purple flowers
so do the blossoms make the trail alive
- E mm a B al y CA , U SA - c hl oe C A , Fr es no
Drink from the toilet Lovely blossom trail
Refreshing yellow water with bright and sunny colors
Now my tummy hurts makes the scene go wild
- J o hn M cC a in , on e of m y m an y h ou se s - c hl oe C A , Fr es no
Nude vernal Spring leaves Heads roll on the floor
clinging tightly to their stems-- laughing out loud with my Zeds
lulled by Summer's warmth No Nature's Allowed!
- F el ip e Me j ia , Co ra l Sp r in gs - ww w .z ed he a ds .c om
flowers are blooming count five syllables
bursts of colors come alive you have enough for a line
fragrant smells around now think of the rest
- sa n ch ez p ow e r! s ou th g a te , ca li fo rn ia - sp or n
a few snowflakes at dawn a round moon
my fat clothes rises early this evening--
in the cedar chest pale creeper
- J am i e Sw ee n ey , Cl if to n H ei gh ts , Pe n ns yl va ni a - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m
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the truth shows its face The silky snow flake
right through sunday's quiet rain: floating silently downwards
i am all alone caresses my face
- A no n ym ou s - S im r an S ol om o n Is la nd s
If God had Facebook springtime promenade
"Our relationship," would say sundrenched rivers of perfume
"It's complicated." tomorrow? who cares?
- J es se Q u ic k, S an ta Cr uz - do mb re c ke n@g m ai l. co m
suddenly a girl soft city lights shine
sunshine, perfume, swaying hips and those velvet heaven stars-
my poor heart explodes the eyes of strangers.
- do mb re c ke n@g ma i l. co m - do mb re c ke n@g m ai l. co m
insistent ocean Gentle forest path
you beguile me with your dreams whisp'ring pools of light, green gold
beckoning always butterflies birdsong
- do mb re c ke n@g ma i l. co m - d om in ic , on th e ro ad
Thoughts like autumn leaves Empty mailbox
twist into fluttering piles nightmarish loneliness
or drift on alone search continues
- D om in i c, o n th e ro a d. - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m
Struggling through the snow The candle wax melts,
Far far from the home I know drips down around its edges,
Dreaming of real warmth remnants of its life.
- B en T h ib L on d on de rr y, N H - h tt p: // ha ik uh a rb or .b lo gs p ot .c om
the light glazed pond leaves The spring time sun shines
gently showering birdsong Walking the usual route ...
now sun, welcome warmth On my way to work
- n an cy - A n on ym ou s
High in the sky The old man
Floating, falling to the ground leaving the cemetery
A snow flake pulling a fast one.
- B r ad S yr ac u se N Y - R o b E. C A
The third day of rain. so daffie-dillies
Reflected in the window your incongrousness is
a boy's gloomy face somewhat incorrigible
- R o b E. C A - El is a be th G e rt z
Fallen wet leaves lay Snow covers ground
like broken shards of glass. Turning trees to ice with cold
The pavement glimmers. Blanketed by white
- m is c hi bi ou s@g m ai l. co m - S ha n no n M . of C en tr al N Y
A metal monster all their hearts
Casts shadow above city have grown cold
blocking sun's bright light sipping green tea
- Sh an no n M . - R ic ha rd K o ch an sk i, N e w Yo rk
Play As Time Goes By Paranoid heart beat
Memories of lost Paris with Peae tattooed to the lips
Just me and Sam now hoding a candle
-y an a - -y an a -
Nice paper houses Shower me in guilt
perfect garbage and fake real suffocate me in sorrow
prison looks so good I do not fear pain
-y an a - -y an a -
Read war for dummies Shakesphere is now dead
America's favorite who will save our lover's hearts
punish the authors long live poetry
-y an a - -y an a -
Yes, love me gently Alone in the mouintains
Selfishly take all my heart I look around
Educate my soul Let out a fart
- A no n ym ou s - R a po la s Vi ln iu s
In Silent Darkness ripples under steam
My lone candles flame flutters numbness in my fingertips
Inquisitive Breeze melt into the bath
- T yp ho n - D av e M . in M is s ou ri
Breathing short We step on rich soil
A lung filled up Full of death, yet giving life,
Furosemide please Supports its burden.
- RN , U K - n aw az
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All day all the time Slender hair hovers
Nothing more than a lonely Winter bamboo's yearning heart
Insignificance... lovers on paper
- J am es W i ll ia ms , Ox fo r ds hi re , En g la nd - Sa n se n ~ F o rt B ra gg , C al if or ni a - st ew a rt k@m cn .o r g
Summer shadows long Fall darkness again
across the Zendo pointing softly singing sparrows voice
The Heart is chanted announces daylight
- Sa n se n ~ F or t B ra gg , Ca l if or ni a - st ew a rt k@m cn .o rg - Sa n se n ~ F or t B ra gg , Ca l ifo r ni a
Eyes that see your soul May Peace, Love, Joy
Lips that smile and speak sweetly follow you through the season
Amy's in the house You are in my thoughts
- ac e ma nr ul es @g ma il .c om - ac e ma nr ul e s@g ma il .c om
Can I see myself My necklace and sword
I walk across coals on fire My heirloom I shall pass on
Why can I not feel Questions do arise
- Eq ui , Ma h at ta n - l d 12 27 8
Add me on Facebook Fall's colors ablaze
Then I can make extra cash Families praise the harvest
Stop avoiding me On Turkey's death day.
- S we et - Bo r uc h Fi sh m an : Te l A vi v
So empty in life He strays far and wide
Search for answers cannot find But all the planes, boats and trains
The pain will pass Take him back to you.
- S am my A n g @ C hr is tm a s Is la nd ( Y es r ed c ra b s mi gr a tin g n ow !) - N ik os , UK
Autumn rain falls down They are growing fast
pounding upon the roof top The younger generation --
eyelids grow heavy Snow fall is not far.
- S he ll y T .S - A n on ym ou s
I wear a new suit You did not feed me.
Not because I am wealthy I’ll trip you at the stairs.
But because I must Next time, remember.
- N ik os , UK - R ac he l Br o wn , th e o wn er o f a h un gr y ca t.
Something changed today You are the bomb, dawg.
You stopped and listened to me You are cooler than skittles.
Yet I said nothing You are pure awesome.
- N ik os , UK - Al fr ed V a n Fi ng le h ei me r, T e xa s
bumper to bumper Warm and beautiful
this same dreary daily grind Orange light lifts your heart up
a killing routine Toward the autumn sky
- Ro be rt F o ur ni er , H ue yt ow n A L - He at h er , Ph il ad e lp hi a
an empty sky looms her face remembered
a bitter wind blows cold night a brief glow in the darkness
here, i am alone autumnal night falls
- ht tp :/ /b u mp os - pl ac e. bl og s po t. co m / - ht tp : // bu mp o s- pl ac e. bl og s po t. co m /
A hint of sorrow Cooking your body
And as the room goes silent Warm, buttery allspice wafts
He takes his last breath Your face smiles at me
- H al i An ne - a my h u nt W il li am sb u rg , va
stare drink in the eye the space traveller
now the pen not the pencil his father does not believe
four walls friend or foe his son does not care
- E ri c Oa k la nd - O m ar S a ma ra h, W i ch it a, K S
Hands clasped warm embrace Wind blows soft branches
leaves fall red into white a single cherry blossom falls
on courageous friend in quiet perfection
- K im Mc Ki n le yv il le C A - C. N. P I L
Her tears softly fall drops of water
while insanity collides ripples in the lake,
inside white drops dawn come home, the ocean
- An ne tt e M ut h 40 0 s 45 0w # 1 4 We ll in g to n UT 8 4 54 2 - A n on ym ou s
Friend complains of spam My haikus are blue
Humorous idea in my mind But only when I am blue
Can fit in mailbox Which is a whole lot
- St ev e n Jo ne s - K in gm an - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es
My father is dead Drown in my own tears
It has been thirteen years now Aretha knows me too well
I know nothing else She channels my thoughts
- J er em y A . Lo s An g el es - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es
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Counting syllables I live in LA
On my fingers they hurt now People say it's paradise
But I will not stop I'm not so convinced
- J er em y A . Lo s An g el es - J er em y A . Lo s An g el es
at the diesel pump Global warming sucks
faded jeans and cowboy boots - Ozone layer is dying
the old trucker limps Earth will follow suit
- C hr is to ph e r Hi ck s, M ic h ig an - Th e f at n in ja , ro bb i ng c on ve n ie nc e st o re .
So many typoes In the woods,
Keyboards are like twister mats Chasing pinecones;
but for my fingers. laughter echoes
- ni gh tr an ge r 00 7@g m ai l. co m - R am u S hi nj in
Shining sun, She walks in the room
waves wash the sea shore; Eyes meet and heart beats faste
clouds roll in Cool wine on my lips
- R am u S hi nj in - R am u S hi nj in
Light in the darkness Silent mosquitoes
Rents in the sea always heal flying over my body
Wounds heal scab and scar slap hands together
- A le x J ay e, N Y - R . K. Si ng h , Dh an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m
Not a day without Violent silence
begging gods to solve problems-- my own thoughts torturing me
faith in helplessness thoughts of another.
- R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - A n on ym ou s
Backwards underwear Kittens on a log
Discovered at 5 pm -- watching for mothers return
I leave them that way. O look!, there she is!!
- M ar k B , IL - Ra lp h J . Mo nt on a ro -B ra de n to n, F l
My window open. Lonely Dragonfly
Cats out. Frolic, play. Return. gracefully floating above
Eat, love, nap. Freedom. the swaying cattails
- A mb er , NC , U SA - c he ri i n te x as
Graceful Firefly Whispered words and sighs
lights the moon shadow of Fill the air with their stories
my midnight garden Of a special night
- c he ri i n te x as - Ja me s G ra ss ic k, A b er de en , S co tl an d
Summer mornings bring Oh my angel, your
Sneezing and runny noses Elegant way of moving
Hayfever season Has captured my heart
- J a me s G ra ss ic k, A be r de en , S co tl an d - Ja me s G ra ss ic k, A b er de en , S co tl an d
Stars wander like eyes A detailed email
The tea woods of Summer to you Is long overdue
I smile like those stars Ill get to it soon.
- K as u ri n S. , So m ew he re . .. - A n on ym ou s
Listen to me now A bike ride at night
I sing the song of pain and Cool night air rushes past me
peace for that is war Bugs hitting my face
- AV , in Ill in o is . - M a lc om R o le x - Na p le s Fl or id a
Tricky coyotes, Stormy days cry out
they yip at the moon all night. Clouds weep bitter tears of rain
I sleep with thier song. Lightning strikes amiss.
- J HW , T uc so n - L au re n, C a li fo rn ia
Her fingers push thinking words we hear
the roots into the earth living other's fantasys
touch-me-not through the tv screen
- R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - M at th e w Ba xt e r Mi ll er
Red with shame when you went away
the sky at sunrise thirsted for his blood in pain
her new kiss forever my love
- R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - Pa rm K a it H op e
Making lemon tea retirement nears
and warm buttery toast-- resources dwindling fast
birds singing outside enjoy the sunset
- R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a, p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - M it ch T ar r, S a cr am en to
My nightmare last night: The one song that all
I was one of Santa's elves. neo-pagans truly hate "Ding
It was horrible. dong, the witch is dead"
- R an x er ox , Se a tt le - T o m Bo y
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Clouds blaze silver joy
I step into the
While moonrays plow through the
Deep end, winter snow cover
air;
My body, the end
- T o m Bo y Autumn night creeps back.
- t ri t ra n, h un t in gt on b ea c h ca
White smelly blossums, O, Lord rescue me--
Floating down from the light sky. I, a sinner without joy--
Come my little blossom. O.God forgive me--
- N ik ki . A. - N S W Au s tr al ia - t ri t ra n
ocean waves relax Tulips like rainbows
travel up and down the beach all the pretty colours blend
resting on warm sand blowing in the wind
- C h er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m - Ch er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m
Beautiful ocean How melancholy
sunlight glitters on it and silent I am on this
nice clear blue water lonely Saturday
- C h er is e_ 1 82 7@h ot m ai l. co m - H an n ah C ru z, C a li fo rn ia
the wind is blowing swings wantonly
leaves fall, honey a dried leaf hanging by
and i see you, beautiful the spider's thread
- A no n ym ou s - R .K .S i ng h, D ha n ba d (I nd i a) , pr of rk si ng h @ya ho o. c om
Luminous hummer expressing is hard
winter flight five hundred miles knowing you made me better
please return come spring you will be missed
- M ar al ee Kn ow le n , Sh er m an O ak s , CA - j et s cr ea m er
stony creek road Between earth and sky
old turtle lowers its head once barren clouds now give birth- -
over the speed hump The earth rejoices
- m k ga tl in g@a ol .c o m US A - C h ar le s Fr an k li n Ge or g ia
furnace on Bass Lake
eyeing more bruises
morphing while her bronzed hand
one thought ripens in her head
spins
make banana bread
- M i ch ae l K. G a tl in g, U ni te d S ta te s of A m er ic a slow to reel me in
- m kg at li ng @ao l .c om , Un it e d St at es o f A me ri ca
one cornered sparkle Days merge together
escapes the dust of makeup Life, soon just a memory
what more dare I say Was it a good one?
- m kg at li ng @ao l. c om , Un it e d St at es - F el ix
A mist covers Is all life sacred?
the valley of her body A bug is crushed by my will
leaves memories A baby is born
- R . K. Si ng h, D h an ba d , In di a. p ro fr k si ng h@y ah o o. co m - L on d on
She Dances With Ease, the setting sun...
Bringing Joy like Endless Springs, light snores
Her Feet Could Be Wings. from my daughter's room
- R ic ha r d - No rf ol k, V A - R a qu el B . - ht tp : //l y ri ca lp as si on p oe tr y. pa g e. tl
She Dances With Ease, the setting sun...
Bringing Joy like Endless Springs, light snores
Her Feet Could Be Wings. from my daughter's room
- R ic ha r d - No rf ol k, V A - R a qu el B . - ht tp : //l y ri ca lp as si on p oe tr y. pa g e. tl
crappy single ply write on paper
Stubborn bubble prevents drain white as snow...
shame my stain remains crushed into a ball
- a lf re d "do ub l e fl us h" cr ab tr e e, f al l cr ee k fa ll s , TN - R a qu el B . - ht tp : //l y ri ca lp as si on p oe tr y. pa g e. tl
Early morning rain Weeping cherry tree
The clouds shed heavy teardrops Blossoming heavy clouds
The Earth, their shoulder To frost its nine tips.
- A nd re w C la rk e, E l wo rt h, S a nd ba ch , C he sh ir e, U K - L is a C an fi el d D er by N Y
Canadian geese Sitting on the beach
V-shaped triangulation Staring up at the sunset
Will they find home? Dreaming of my love
- L is a C an fi el d D er by N Y - Je an , N ev ad a, U S A
I gazed at the sky Warm sun in autumn
Seeing snow fall to the ground I close my eyes to meet it
White as it can be Opening them blue
- Je an , N ev ad a, U S A - J ef f Ki rc h ne r he m an re co rd s @ya ho o. c om
long drive to the sea sping is a big ball
my whole mind always bouncing up and down
is blue flowers growing around
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