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A Triad of Haiku I

Last year's leaves long blown;

Soon new leaves will fade and fall.

Years fade...fall as leaves.
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A proposal made

On Shiroyone's terraces;

Rice is patient too.
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I awoke too late,

You left before the dew came;

The stars went with you.

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Valsa George

Date: 8/2/2025 9:52:00 PM

The first one reminds us that time won't wait for anyone. Time brings decay and renewal and with the flow of time, years too glide. The last one is the best.'the stars went with you'....! No surprise as no one waits for a late comer! Great haikus , dear friend.

John Fleming
Date: 8/3/2025 2:59:00 AM

Very much appreciate your kind comments, Valsa. You will always be most welcome here - many thanks! :) john

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/2/2025 3:20:00 PM

She may have taken the stars but all three haikus shine bright. Truly enjoyed, John. Poetry hugs ... CayCay (I don't read you often enough, no reason for it = just the way my mouse clicking around Soup has gone, or rather, not gone, pls know that)

John Fleming
Date: 8/2/2025 4:34:00 PM

Thanks, CayCay! Hope all is well with you. I had not uploaded any poetry for quite a spell until my latest half dozen or so offerings. Glad to be back! Its like coming home. Catch up with you soon - cheers! :) john

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/1/2025 2:06:00 PM

I like these. They remind me of some of those written in Japan that have been translated so I could read them. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

John Fleming
Date: 8/1/2025 2:35:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting, Sara. Glad you enjoyed them. A little harmless fun. :) john

Brenda Chiri

Date: 7/31/2025 7:49:00 AM

I must confess John I do not believe I’ve seen you write haiku’s before but no matter the form your writing is exceptional!;)

John Fleming
Date: 7/31/2025 8:11:00 AM

Thank you, Brenda Lee. If I was a betting man, I would strongly suspect, out of the three, the third one is probably your favourite. :) john

Ghairo Daniels

Date: 7/30/2025 10:40:00 PM

Beautiful depictions of natural life. Though the stars still shine on you. Blessings, John.

John Fleming
Date: 7/31/2025 3:17:00 AM

Thank you, Ghairo. Lovely remarks! Much appreciated. :) john

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/30/2025 2:30:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your creative/fun Haiku writes. All 3 are great but I like 3 the best. Have a lovely day writing away...............

John Fleming
Date: 7/31/2025 3:13:00 AM

I think I have to agree with you, Paula...I too find number three the most appealing. Many thanks! :) john

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/29/2025 7:38:00 PM

enjoyed your ku with their strong cuts...nice to kn9w you are around and still rockin' it good, john!

John Fleming
Date: 7/30/2025 8:10:00 AM

Thank you, Nette. I am very glad to see you are still here as well. As we all know...you are an absolute institution here on the great 'Soup'. My very best regards as ever. :) john

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/29/2025 4:22:00 PM

awww...the last verse was special to me with the first one being a close second. Nicely done, sir.

John Fleming
Date: 7/30/2025 8:07:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. Yes...it would seem, by popular vote, that the last is the most appealing. :) john

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/29/2025 11:57:00 AM

Nice! I especially liked the third one.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/1/2025 9:20:00 PM

Ahh

John Fleming
Date: 7/30/2025 8:03:00 AM

I preferred the first one myself when I first composed them...but I now think more like you, Andrea. :) john

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/29/2025 11:18:00 AM

- Three pearls... my favorite is the last one :) - hugs

John Fleming
Date: 7/30/2025 8:06:00 AM

Thanks, Anne-Lise. Like I mentioned to Kim...the first one is probably the best if you look at it from a structural point of view...but the third one is fast becoming my favourite. :) john

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/29/2025 9:45:00 AM

That first haiku is awesome!

John Fleming
Date: 7/29/2025 9:50:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. I have to confess...I think it is undoubtedly my best effort also. Probably ticks most of the boxes to very nearly qualify as a true haiku. Hopefully. :) john