Thorn Wilde Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Ooh, haiku! I wanna! Must do some thinking... 1
totallyy Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Here's my try at a Haiku. I usually find this style too short to convey much. https://www.gayauthors.org/story/totallyy/rhymes/8 1
Former Member Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Nature’s beautiful Wind, trees, flowers and rivers man messes it up Life really sucks hassles always keep coming everything's peachy A couple I did today.
Former Member Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) One more... If they call me gay Should I act as if I am? I should be myself. Edited May 7, 2015 by Atruefan
MrM Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) A lone tree Stands by the dry river bed Remembering the taste of water Edited May 8, 2015 by MrM 3
MrM Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 On a cold city night Lights twinkle and carols play While people buy gifts 1
Former Member Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 After your last day when the light’s gone forever then you are reborn
Carlos Hazday Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 A lone tree Stands by the dry river bed Remembering the taste of water Excellent. Best one of the bunch. You painted such a clear picture for me. I can see the tree, the rocks in the channel water once flowed through, and loose soil, ready to be blown away by the wind. And I'm not even a fan of poetry! 2
MrM Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Excellent. Best one of the bunch. You painted such a clear picture for me. I can see the tree, the rocks in the channel water once flowed through, and loose soil, ready to be blown away by the wind. And I'm not even a fan of poetry! Thanks Carlos! Also Haiku is used to illustrate parts of the human experience using natural references or to teach a point of philosophy. Haiku are often used by Zen Buddhists to press home their teachings particularly about letting go of desire and embracing dispassion and calm. Example: How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony ~ Basho What do you think my Haiku is telling you or, at least, what experience it is describing? 1
Former Member Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Sex and Love and Lustpart of every gay man’s lifeSociety's Bane I actually think I'm getting the hang of this!
Carlos Hazday Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Loss, Loneliness, Endurance, Perseverance, Strength.... 2
Former Member Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Last one for now: There are those that feelbeing gay is a diseaseIt's truly a cure
MrM Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) A stranger to us May walk a different road But wear the same smile Edited May 8, 2015 by MrM 2
JamesSavik Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 They all look alike Until they don't anymore Is it them or you? Cherry blossoms whitespring in glory abounds triumphantWinter's cold forgot Iris bloom white firstThen gold, purple, red and blueEmbracing April Beauty is to eyesWhat kindness is to pained heartHealing touch needed Spirits blaze passionMinds and bodies touch knowledgeGrow beyond their sum 3
Aditus Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 They all look alike Until they don't anymore Is it them or you? Cherry blossoms white spring in glory abounds triumphant Winter's cold forgot Iris bloom white first Then gold, purple, red and blue Embracing April Beauty is to eyes What kindness is to pained heart Healing touch needed Spirits blaze passion Minds and bodies touch knowledge Grow beyond their sum I like them all but my favourite is #5. 1
JamesSavik Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) I am often humbledwhat is instinct to childrenadults oft forget when touched by darknessjust remember who you arein darkness, not of why is pain so longremembered and joy so fastforgot? tears burn deep Edited May 9, 2015 by jamessavik 1
Former Member Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) I look at myself ageing, greying, worn by years I am beauty. Gay men are all slutsSociety would believeClosed minds see for naught Edited May 10, 2015 by Atruefan
JamesSavik Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 what makes samurai? the ancient blade in his hand or steel in his heart? blues haiku don't work the Crossroads devil deal fails too few syllables 1
Former Member Posted May 16, 2015 Author Posted May 16, 2015 I guess I'm in an odd mood today... You all must beware the apocalypse's coming and joyous freedom
totallyy Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 https://www.gayauthors.org/story/totallyy/rhymes/16 Was in the mood to write one. 1
Former Member Posted May 28, 2015 Author Posted May 28, 2015 https://www.gayauthors.org/story/totallyy/rhymes/16 Was in the mood to write one. Thank you for posting it. I liked it a lot, and believe it or not, I find it rather hopeful (and not gloomy...) 2
Puppilull Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I do these in order now. But I must admit, seeing the word sonnet on the horizon is scary... Then I think Shakespeare and totally panic! Not that haiku are easier, but I have no real preconceived notions about how they are supposed to be and therefore can be more free. Well, here are a couple of haiku: https://www.gayauthors.org/story/puppilull/puppilullspoetryprompts/4 1
Former Member Posted August 20, 2015 Author Posted August 20, 2015 I do these in order now. But I must admit, seeing the word sonnet on the horizon is scary... Then I think Shakespeare and totally panic! Not that haiku are easier, but I have no real preconceived notions about how they are supposed to be and therefore can be more free. Well, here are a couple of haiku: https://www.gayauthors.org/story/puppilull/puppilullspoetryprompts/4 Stay the course, and the Sonnet will be something you can handle with ease. Thanks for taking the challenges! 1
Mikiesboy Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Thought i'd give these a try Nature Cool winds softly blowRed and gold leaves flutteringGeese flying south, go Urban Buildings hover highBetween – grass and roses reachWater fountains, slake 1
Former Member Posted October 12, 2015 Author Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) On 10/12/2015 at 1:15 PM, Mikiesboy said: Thought i'd give these a try Nature Cool winds softly blow Red and gold leaves fluttering Geese flying south, go Urban Buildings hover high Between – grass and roses reach Water fountains, slake Both are really nice. Love the unity they have too with the final word being both a verb and set off from the rest of the poem. I think you have the objective POV down pat with these. Basho might be proud Edited October 21, 2018 by AC Benus 1
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