統的な禅俳句....A Collection of Traditional Zen-Haiku....
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SHOWERS IN APRIL
NOURISHING THE BREADTH OF SPRING
UNFURLING FRESH LIFE
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ROSES OF CRIMSON
BLEST BY ARBORED GATES ENTRANCE
CROWNED BY THORNY ARCH
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BESIDE CRYSTAL POND
KALEIDOSCOPIC MOVEMENT
SPINNING SPRING'S SPECTRUM
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FIELDS OF EMERALD BLADE
CARPET DUBLIN'S ROVING HILLS
WITH CELTIC LEGEND
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PASSIONATE WING-THRUST
WOOING MATE FROM A CYPRESS
BUTTERFLY ROMANCE
Frank James Ryan, Jr. / FjR
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Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Just read a very intersting article the other night on the storied historonics of Haiku, in particular, Zen Haiku, which as most know was the artforms original style, and also which many believe was the 1st birth of poetry. For more than a bakers dozen of centuries, this ancient Japanese form of expressing the beauty and value of Nature has graced us, and like anything else, with the possible exception of Stonehenge Traditional has undergone a few reader-friendly modifications regarding required format. The last was exercised in the early 1800's when Haiku was tailored in an earnest effort to capture the intrigue of poetry lovers that were outside the Asian community.It was thought that if the standard 3 lines which at times were as short as 2 or 3 words were elongated to be more descriptive, that more Reader's would be attracted to this very different form of poetry.They instituted set syllabic requirements for each of the 3 lines, in this order...5-7-5.And, the bottom line is that this concept and implementation worked!The above work which I have labeled as Traditional Zen Style, has been directly modeled from that which was written some 1500 years ago in the area that is now known as Japan. However, as indicated above, the artform has been polished up a bit over the last several hundred years, and hopefully my efforts will eptly reflect that polish....Finally, which I knew nothing about until Karin Anderson brought me up to date, but I heartell that an even newer and far more radically modified form of Haiku has been the recent trend. The newest format called simply and apropriately, "Modern Haiku", lends absolutely no adherence to any syllabic requirement. However, and thankfully to the "Respect" of this Artform as well, of course, our Haiku creators such as Matsu Basho, even Modern Haiku must still be Nature themed and must adhere to it's original 3 line limit.....FjR
Just read a very intersting article the other night on the storied historonics of Haiku, in particular, Zen Haiku, which as most know was the artforms original style, and also which many believe was the 1st birth of poetry. For more than a bakers dozen of centuries, this ancient Japanese form of expressing the beauty and value of Nature has graced us, and like anything else, with the possible exception of Stonehenge Traditional has undergone a few reader-friendly modifications regarding required format. The last was exercised in the early 1800's when Haiku was tailored in an earnest effort to capture the intrigue of poetry lovers that were outside the Asian community.It was thought that if the standard 3 lines which at times were as short as 2 or 3 words were elongated to be more descriptive, that more Reader's would be attracted to this very different form of poetry.They instituted set syllabic requirements for each of the 3 lines, in this order...5-7-5.And, the bottom line is that this concept and implementation worked!The above work which I have labeled as Traditional Zen Style, has been directly modeled from that which was written some 1500 years ago in the area that is now known as Japan. However, as indicated above, the artform has been polished up a bit over the last several hundred years, and hopefully my efforts will eptly reflect that polish....Finally, which I knew nothing about until Karin Anderson brought me up to date, but I heartell that an even newer and far more radically modified form of Haiku has been the recent trend. The newest format called simply and apropriately, "Modern Haiku", lends absolutely no adherence to any syllabic requirement. However, and thankfully to the "Respect" of this Artform as well, of course, our Haiku creators such as Matsu Basho, even Modern Haiku must still be Nature themed and must adhere to it's original 3 line limit.....FjR
Raj Arumugam
a real treat, dear friend...
a real treat, dear friend...
Lauren Marie Ryan
I love reading this poem every Spring. It's a real April poem. It is also one of my favorites of yours and I guess thats what keeps me coming back to read and comment on it! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
I love reading this poem every Spring. It's a real April poem. It is also one of my favorites of yours and I guess thats what keeps me coming back to read and comment on it! Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
seema chowdhury
beautiful and meaningful haiku.tfs
beautiful and meaningful haiku.tfs
Ron Peat
Winter's naked trees/ embrace a wider sky/ sunset's vibrant lace///... A poet friend..RH Peat
Winter's naked trees/ embrace a wider sky/ sunset's vibrant lace///... A poet friend..RH Peat
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Haiku heaven! Dorothy Singing your praises dear poet!
Haiku heaven! Dorothy Singing your praises dear poet!
patspoems
I love Haiku, especially the very special ones. These are definitely very special. One and two were my favourites. Thank you so much..... Pat
I love Haiku, especially the very special ones. These are definitely very special. One and two were my favourites. Thank you so much..... Pat
krebiehlr1
I normally hate reading Haikus because I can never find any meaning in them, but these are loaded with beautiful imagery and radiant language that jumped off the page at me. IV was my favorite by far: so vivid!
I normally hate reading Haikus because I can never find any meaning in them, but these are loaded with beautiful imagery and radiant language that jumped off the page at me. IV was my favorite by far: so vivid!
Marion Friedenthal
Hi Frank... thanks so much for sharing these lovely haiku with us. Haiku is one of my favourite poetry forms. I too stick to the traditional English version of 5/7/5 despite it being a Japanese sound-based count. Also, I could never dream of doing haiku with less syllables. Anything shorter I just call a short poem... I try to work with a nature theme for haiku and where people or emotions are involved I refer to those as senryu. These are definitely haiku by my yardstick. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
Hi Frank... thanks so much for sharing these lovely haiku with us. Haiku is one of my favourite poetry forms. I too stick to the traditional English version of 5/7/5 despite it being a Japanese sound-based count. Also, I could never dream of doing haiku with less syllables. Anything shorter I just call a short poem... I try to work with a nature theme for haiku and where people or emotions are involved I refer to those as senryu. These are definitely haiku by my yardstick. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
poetwithcancer
My curiosity compels me to akd for a translation of those characters. // When I began posting what I called haiku, I was told they were really senryu. I did a little studying and found that senryu can also be called human haiku. Purists want the term haiku to be used just for nature poetry, or at least poems that don't put a person cneter stage. That's what you've done here. // I found in a used book store called Dead Poets a volume of the proceedings of the American Haiku Society, and larned that there is much and even heated debate on the issue of certain poems that could be either haiku or senryu or both. // I enjoy such technical aspects of poetry, but in the end what makes a good poem is the imagery, emotion, music, and meaning. // I enjoyed your haiku. // Here is one from me. // TREE CLOCK / The tree grows green leaves. / Leaves go brown; branches bare; then: / Green. Ticks of tree time. // --Michael LP, Mr. Poet
My curiosity compels me to akd for a translation of those characters. // When I began posting what I called haiku, I was told they were really senryu. I did a little studying and found that senryu can also be called human haiku. Purists want the term haiku to be used just for nature poetry, or at least poems that don't put a person cneter stage. That's what you've done here. // I found in a used book store called Dead Poets a volume of the proceedings of the American Haiku Society, and larned that there is much and even heated debate on the issue of certain poems that could be either haiku or senryu or both. // I enjoy such technical aspects of poetry, but in the end what makes a good poem is the imagery, emotion, music, and meaning. // I enjoyed your haiku. // Here is one from me. // TREE CLOCK / The tree grows green leaves. / Leaves go brown; branches bare; then: / Green. Ticks of tree time. // --Michael LP, Mr. Poet
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Pure joy!...I love Haiku poetry as you know... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Pure joy!...I love Haiku poetry as you know... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Sandra Dodd
They said it all below and I cannot improve on such praise, but I do agree with it all. You are greatness Frank. Love to read your poems.
They said it all below and I cannot improve on such praise, but I do agree with it all. You are greatness Frank. Love to read your poems.
ritty patnaik
frank....these haiku collection has given me more joy,enhanced with the season of spring.all,after my heart,and i loved them !.........ritty
frank....these haiku collection has given me more joy,enhanced with the season of spring.all,after my heart,and i loved them !.........ritty
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Dad, Yasmin just texted me from Pakistan, and told me that her family loves your work, especially the haiku. She's coming back on Saturday..Love you,Dad ! Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Dad, Yasmin just texted me from Pakistan, and told me that her family loves your work, especially the haiku. She's coming back on Saturday..Love you,Dad ! Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
bogpan
I like the feeling in haiku based on Zen, but worried by counting syllables. In Japanese, these are sounds and there is no analogue. But every day is a poem is wonderful as an idea. Crystal Lake than silence.
I like the feeling in haiku based on Zen, but worried by counting syllables. In Japanese, these are sounds and there is no analogue. But every day is a poem is wonderful as an idea. Crystal Lake than silence.
mamta agarwal
Frank, just beautiful; celebration of Spring in all its myraid moods.I just like them all and read twice smiling all through. right now in India we are in the midst of monsoons. Mamta
Frank, just beautiful; celebration of Spring in all its myraid moods.I just like them all and read twice smiling all through. right now in India we are in the midst of monsoons. Mamta
poeticpiers
bravo this string of haikus glitters like a diamond necklace
bravo this string of haikus glitters like a diamond necklace
Ency Bearis
Brilliant haikus, such a lovely write and collections.
Brilliant haikus, such a lovely write and collections.
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
How could I have missed the pleasure of reading your wonderful poems...my loss... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
How could I have missed the pleasure of reading your wonderful poems...my loss... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
poeticpiers
number four has to be my favourite although all are excellent
number four has to be my favourite although all are excellent
yelena
Fantastic collection of haiku, Frank, I especially enjoyed the one about crowned crimson roses:)
Fantastic collection of haiku, Frank, I especially enjoyed the one about crowned crimson roses:)
Ken e Hall
Sure did like them each one compliments the other, like a flowing river of flowers for spring.excellent work...regards
Sure did like them each one compliments the other, like a flowing river of flowers for spring.excellent work...regards
Linda Ori
Absolutely splendid haiku, Frank. I especially love IV, as it feeds my fascination for anything Celtic. A lovely tribute to the blossoming of spring.
Absolutely splendid haiku, Frank. I especially love IV, as it feeds my fascination for anything Celtic. A lovely tribute to the blossoming of spring.
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Frank, what beautiful Haiku poetry...Love them all...Of course, you made me smile.. Dorothy A Poet Who Love To Sing and write Haiku poems (lol)
Frank, what beautiful Haiku poetry...Love them all...Of course, you made me smile.. Dorothy A Poet Who Love To Sing and write Haiku poems (lol)
Gerard Lebel
"Wonder-Full" display of Haiku poems. A lovely read that speaks to the senses.....Jerry (*_*)
"Wonder-Full" display of Haiku poems. A lovely read that speaks to the senses.....Jerry (*_*)
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Dad, we're doing haiku in lit now.Which one can i tell Mrs. Cox is mine ?(lol)! Just thought i'd drop by and say hi, and Help ME, please! Be home before 9.Great haiku's Dad. All of them!P.S. Tried to get my own poetfreak account again earlier today from our p.c, but it won't accept a second account. Maybe the site only allows one account per i.p.? Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Dad, we're doing haiku in lit now.Which one can i tell Mrs. Cox is mine ?(lol)! Just thought i'd drop by and say hi, and Help ME, please! Be home before 9.Great haiku's Dad. All of them!P.S. Tried to get my own poetfreak account again earlier today from our p.c, but it won't accept a second account. Maybe the site only allows one account per i.p.? Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
RAJ NANDY
LOVED THE COMPOSITION AND THE PRESENTATION ! -Raj
LOVED THE COMPOSITION AND THE PRESENTATION ! -Raj
york2frisco
Each one a gem ... they're beautifully ornate. An amazing amount of texture in your haiku. Number III's crystalline image is my favorite, " fields of emerald blade" grass has never sounded so rich and well formed. These were a pleasure to read.
Each one a gem ... they're beautifully ornate. An amazing amount of texture in your haiku. Number III's crystalline image is my favorite, " fields of emerald blade" grass has never sounded so rich and well formed. These were a pleasure to read.
humanwoman
eurepe and asia - poetic euroasia
eurepe and asia - poetic euroasia
Raj Arumugam
5 gems; each 9In my imagination at least) adorned by accompanying Japanese prints from the masters...Each poem is lovely, insightful and very 'aha'...
5 gems; each 9In my imagination at least) adorned by accompanying Japanese prints from the masters...Each poem is lovely, insightful and very 'aha'...
Susan Jarvis
A series of magnificent images that bring to life the true meaning and essence of the haiku form. Splendid mini-portraits of nature at her finest. :)
A series of magnificent images that bring to life the true meaning and essence of the haiku form. Splendid mini-portraits of nature at her finest. :)
C. P. Sharma
Although I have no flavour for writing Haiku but I love them for their Baconian brevity. Yours are the gems of Spring. CP
Although I have no flavour for writing Haiku but I love them for their Baconian brevity. Yours are the gems of Spring. CP
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Haiku treasures, all! You are my Kaiku Hero! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Haiku treasures, all! You are my Kaiku Hero! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Sandra Martyres
Kudos to you Frank....brilliantly painted haikus - the butterfly romance is the icing on the haiku cake!! Thanks
Kudos to you Frank....brilliantly painted haikus - the butterfly romance is the icing on the haiku cake!! Thanks
Michael J. Gale
This write Frank was very excellent! I was not making fun of this one. I merely thought it was for everyone to enjoy. Your works here are way above my talents in stature and art. I was not being smart! May God enlighten those in the dark. MJG.
This write Frank was very excellent! I was not making fun of this one. I merely thought it was for everyone to enjoy. Your works here are way above my talents in stature and art. I was not being smart! May God enlighten those in the dark. MJG.
Michael J. Gale
Ah yes,a Haiku,for Me or Us,or You. Nothing else will do,or do. A great write Sir Frank! God bless the poets-MJG.
Ah yes,a Haiku,for Me or Us,or You. Nothing else will do,or do. A great write Sir Frank! God bless the poets-MJG.
Alison Cassidy
Frank you have excelled yourself with this stunning set of Haikus. Mystical, magical and graceful, each one is written in a different key. I'm trying to choose one as my favorite and it's difficult.. I'm torn between No IV with its sweet Irish lilt and No V, but I think No V is my favorite. Delicate, expressive and utterly enchanting. So thrilled to have found these. Definitely favorites. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Frank you have excelled yourself with this stunning set of Haikus. Mystical, magical and graceful, each one is written in a different key. I'm trying to choose one as my favorite and it's difficult.. I'm torn between No IV with its sweet Irish lilt and No V, but I think No V is my favorite. Delicate, expressive and utterly enchanting. So thrilled to have found these. Definitely favorites. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Bob Blackwell
Lovely Haiku in celebration of spring, your first one sums the start of season, and your last one is really what its all about. Great writing
Lovely Haiku in celebration of spring, your first one sums the start of season, and your last one is really what its all about. Great writing
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
Thank You Meow....What a purrrrrrrrrrrrfectly sweet thing to say!/////Frank ;)
Thank You Meow....What a purrrrrrrrrrrrfectly sweet thing to say!/////Frank ;)
meow~one
aah, I love the last haiku, especially, all very cleverly penned!
aah, I love the last haiku, especially, all very cleverly penned!
seema chowdhury
excellent Haiku. enjoyed them all.
excellent Haiku. enjoyed them all.
Sandra Dodd
The second one sounds kinda familiar. I like it.
The second one sounds kinda familiar. I like it.
Pendemic
Thank you for the beautiful imagery of spring which we are finally getting to witness through our windows also. You are an amazing poet Frank.
Thank you for the beautiful imagery of spring which we are finally getting to witness through our windows also. You are an amazing poet Frank.
Kerry O'Connor
Very beautiful. I like how each stands on its own feet, but the whole works together to create an extended image of the season.
Very beautiful. I like how each stands on its own feet, but the whole works together to create an extended image of the season.
Sandra Dodd
Frank does not seem formal enough for your classic style. Franklin De Lovenor Rosey-velvet Poet LOL class write here LOVE THEM
Frank does not seem formal enough for your classic style. Franklin De Lovenor Rosey-velvet Poet LOL class write here LOVE THEM
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
This is very,very good work,Dad! In fact this semester we are studying all about haiku, and how it is the oldest form of poetry.These are beautiful examples that i look forward to stealing for school !(lol)Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
This is very,very good work,Dad! In fact this semester we are studying all about haiku, and how it is the oldest form of poetry.These are beautiful examples that i look forward to stealing for school !(lol)Love, Lauren Marie Elizabeth xo
Raj Arumugam
lovely lines; singing of spring is itself great delight
lovely lines; singing of spring is itself great delight
JoAnn McGrath
love the second one ...makes me think of Christ with his crown of thorns
love the second one ...makes me think of Christ with his crown of thorns
samanyan
WOW...ALL THESE HAIKU'S ARE EXCELLENT LIKE PAINTINGS
WOW...ALL THESE HAIKU'S ARE EXCELLENT LIKE PAINTINGS
welshpoet (Chris Smith)
This is an instant favourite my friend.
This is an instant favourite my friend.
Have to say #1 was my favorite. I love the smell of the earth after an April shower and new growth is exciting. I enjoyed them all.