‘Haikus from around the world’ + Picture…
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These Haikus are all from my personal experiences.
Haiku.
17 Syllables 5-7-5
Subject.
Story.
Conclusion.
‘Caribbean experience‘
Snorkel in warm pool
Coral snake swims up to me
With sly glance moves on
‘African Experience‘ 1
Croc, mouth wide open
Gently lift front leg and touch
Axilla like ice
‘African Experience‘ 2
Laze in the warm sun
Monitor lizard strolls past
Hold breath for a while
‘Dorset Experience‘
Morning run on hills
Adder rears in front of me
Run turns to high jump
‘Mexican moment‘
Lay on still water
Sting ray wakes from sandy bed.
Then gracefully flies
‘Dominican Republic Dilemma‘
Arm wrestling contest
Deep trouble no avoiding
Quick win fast exit
‘Indian Warning‘
Beware of the snake
Looking round most fearfully
Cobra peeps from lid
© gerry 2023
Well, well, Gerry. Nobody can accuse you of living a dull, uneventful life! I have never attempted a poem of this sort. I know it is much harder than it looks…hence me never attempting it. 😉
I take my hat off to you. You have encountered many dangers and escaped unscathed…but… have you ever had a run in with a Haggis?
Ah, now we’re talking.
Alison x
BTW love the pic!
Alison, If you knew what trouble i had to get that pic on to here you would love it even more 😉 I think I have been blessed with someone looking out for me on a few occasions 🙂 I used to run a lot but never with a Haggis—I think I would run away if i saw one. My son in law is from Mull and wears a kilt a lot, I wore one once!!!
gerry x
Good ones. My favourite is the ‘Dorset Experience’.
To be honest Luigi that was the most frightening — adders can give a nasty bite and I was never any good at high jump.
gerry.
I am a big fan of haiku and enjoyed reading these. Just had a quick look at your website will go back later and take a stroll through…Leila x
Thanks Leila, I hope you enjoy your stroll…
Gerry x.
These are so good! But must admit this:
Morning run on hills
Adder rears in front of me
Run turns to high jump
made me laugh at the thought of you engaged in high jumping.
Only funny in retrospect, no doubt! I’m actually terrified of snakes.
Neat stuff. 🙂
Thank you bell, yes adders are to be avoided, I had a great run though… 😉
Gerry x
You sure believe in living on the edge Gerry… Very strong imagery here…
Miel, sorry about being late with reply– your comment is appreciated.
gerry