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A Small Handful of Haiku: The Poetry in Nature

Metered fast or slow There's a kind of poetry In the sound of rain The Grand Canyon is A poem about Nature That's writing itself

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/22/2024 11:54:00 AM

Very poetic, Jim. Indeed nature has its poetry. Two brilliant haiku poems.

Jim Slaughter
Date: 3/23/2024 9:28:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/20/2024 6:56:00 PM

Dear Jim, first, I adore your title. Second, both your haiku are truly beautiful and expressed with poetic finesse. Simply splendid poetry that had me lingering in your fantastic imagery. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jim Slaughter
Date: 3/21/2024 10:45:00 AM

Susan, thank you so much for your gracious remarks.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/20/2024 1:23:00 PM

- Well done both, Jim... number two is my favourite :) -

Jim Slaughter
Date: 3/21/2024 10:45:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise.

Tom Woody

Date: 3/20/2024 1:02:00 PM

So true Jim. And will continue for the foreseeable future

Jim Slaughter
Date: 3/21/2024 10:45:00 AM

Hopefully, I may want to go back there some day. Thanks, Tom.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/20/2024 11:58:00 AM

love them both, jim!

Jim Slaughter
Date: 3/21/2024 10:44:00 AM

Thanks, Ilene.