Haiku
can be written about almost anything. Traditionally, haiku is written with a
seasonal reference called "kigo." This means that it tells you about
the season in which the poet was writing the poem. Many haiku poets use seasonal
references while others do not. Some prefer to write about nature, while others
may like writing about sports, events or activities. When a poet writes a group
of haiku with a single theme, it is called a "haiku series." A series
could include haiku poems about subjects such as a favorite sport, flowers in
your garden, school, just to name a few. When a series takes place in a logical
order, it is called a "haiku sequence." A haiku sequence can be
arranged in a story, or as a sort of diary or narrative of events, such as a
trip to the zoo, a ballgame or a walk through the park.
Our
junior haikuists have submitted several haiku sequences and series for this
issue, including a series of haiku and icon paintings by Sonia Christina Coman
of Romania, which can be sent as holiday greeting e-cards. Sonia's icon gallery
page is presented in the WHChaikumultimedia pages of this issue.
(Click
Image to see icon-haiku art)
Another
type of very short Japanese poem is called "senryu". Senryu does not
necessarily have a "kigo" and are usually meant to be humorous. Joe
Sircoulomb has included three senryu, one of them as senryu-art.
WHChaikujunior
Poetry
Summer Events Senryu &
Senryu-Art Series
tipped canoe
lost glasses in thick mud
a call to his mother
instructor
and horse:
kick horse if he trys to bite
don't worry about the nose
joe sircoulomb
Age 11
Kansas, US
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Bathtime
Haiku Series
the bubbles go blbpt
wash hair
play with toys
act like a dolphin
even a seal
pour water out
see what sinks
see what floats
bubbles don't pop
water on something makes it
sink
everything what sinks and floats
put it in the middle
I like playin' with the water
bubble sounds
fish in it
water fountain
bath water
so yummy
wear my bathing suit
make hat out of a cup
it feels like I'm the king
and the queen of the mountain
put flowers in it
not fake flowers
real flowers
it feels so relaxing
a swimming pool
'cept it's not cold
Willow Katsumi Relf-Descartin
Age 4
California, US |
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Family
Haiku Series
hair just like mine
only not long and curly --
baby sister
new baby -
daddy's eyes, mommy's face,
a girl like me
I look like daddy
except for the beard --
his black beard
Kayla Christine Kohlmaier
age 10
Orlando, FL
Summer Camp Haiku Series
jet-ski fun
360 degree turns
in 90 degree heat
tipsy canoe
I come up from the water
with a seaweed hat
a long drive home
the hugs and goodbyes
after summer camp
Kayla Christine Kohlmaier
age 10
Orlando, FL |
Icon-Haiku
Art by Sonia Coman
Parade
of Arts WHC/Bristol Children's Haiku Workshop #1
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Parade
of Arts WHC/Bristol Children's Haiku Workshop #2
All poetry and art copyright belongs to their respective authors and artists.
Penguin animation by Debra Woolard Bender.
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