John Fleming Poet Haiku

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 August 2, 2025 at 9:52 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 August 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM Very much appreciate your kind comments, Valsa. You will always be most welcome here - many thanks! :) john

CayCay Godwin August 2, 2025 at 3:20 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 August 2, 2025 at 4:34 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 August 1, 2025 at 2:06 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 August 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM Thanks for reading and commenting, Sara. Glad you enjoyed them. A little harmless fun. :) john

Brenda Chiri July 31, 2025 at 7:49 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 July 31, 2025 at 8:11 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 July 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM Beautiful depictions of natural life. Though the stars still shine on you. Blessings, John. John Fleming July 31, 2025 at 3:17 AM Thank you, Ghairo. Lovely remarks! Much appreciated. :) john

Paula Goldsmith July 30, 2025 at 2:30 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 July 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM I think I have to agree with you, Paula...I too find number three the most appealing. Many thanks! :) john

Nette Onclaud July 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM enjoyed your ku with their strong cuts...nice to kn9w you are around and still rockin' it good, john! John Fleming July 30, 2025 at 8:10 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 July 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM awww...the last verse was special to me with the first one being a close second. Nicely done, sir. John Fleming July 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM Thank you, Sara. Yes...it would seem, by popular vote, that the last is the most appealing. :) john

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM Nice! I especially liked the third one. Andrea Dietrich August 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM Ahh John Fleming July 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM I preferred the first one myself when I first composed them...but I now think more like you, Andrea. :) john

Anne-Lise Andresen July 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM - Three pearls... my favorite is the last one :) - hugs John Fleming July 30, 2025 at 8:06 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 July 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM That first haiku is awesome! John Fleming July 29, 2025 at 9:50 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