Emile Pinet Poet Haiku

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Haiku
A traditional form of Japanese poetry, Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have five syllables, and the middle line has seven syllables. The subject matter is a Zen description of a location, natural phenomena, wildlife, or a common everyday occurrence. 

Coral Reef

death strikes from the cover of shadows...by poet.



tight schools of sunfish

swim atop a coral reef...

sharks stalk stray shadows


(Haiku)


03/03/2022


H Forms - Traditional Nature Haiku Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
"How Many Syllables"

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Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2022 at 4:24 PM fantastic alliteration in this one, Emile. Congrats on TOP win. Emile Pinet March 12, 2022 at 7:05 AM Thanks, Andrea, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Constance La France March 8, 2022 at 8:17 AM Emile, congratulations on your win in my Haiku contest with your beautiful poem, I love your quote and the image also ~Constance Emile Pinet March 8, 2022 at 9:26 AM Thanks, Constance, as always, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Kim Rodrigues March 6, 2022 at 5:45 AM I especially love that first line - tight schools of sunfish! Congratulations! Emile Pinet March 6, 2022 at 6:52 AM Thanks, Kim, I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.

Paulette Calasibetta March 5, 2022 at 5:19 PM Wow! I see why your are a 1st place winner in the contest! Kudos, on your powerful Haiku. :)Paulette Emile Pinet March 6, 2022 at 6:52 AM Thanks, Paulette, I appreciate your comments, you honor me, my friend, Emile.

Deb M March 3, 2022 at 10:27 PM Well written Emile…..enjoyed Debx Emile Pinet March 4, 2022 at 7:38 AM Thanks, Deb, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins March 3, 2022 at 9:48 AM Beautifully expressed, Emile. I'm not very good at haikus, but you have the form down pat! Emile Pinet March 3, 2022 at 10:49 AM Thanks, Milt, like you, I don't write many haikus but, once in a while I try to write one, my friend, Emile.