a thousand raindrops

sparkling on the fir trees

first day of spring

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a fierce gust of wind
the tea garden's umbrellas
become airborne

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the other birds flee - 
a squirrel and a magpie 
at the bird-feeder

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visiting grandma
the little boy plays for hours
with coloured buttons

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eclipse of the sun
for a few minutes darkness 
closes the daisies

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in the fading light
the owl just a dark shadow 
against the dovecote

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one tiny dewdrop
the sun, clouds, the entire sky
reflected therein
(inspired by a saying of the 13th century Zen master Dogen)

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This is something I've used before. Of course it's not a haiku. It has 9 lines, each with 4 syllables. Just a bit of fun.

sitting alone 
at the party 
in a corner
during a lull 
this is my chance
I clear my throat 
they turn to me
I hesitate 
I say nothing

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Ill on a journey;/ my dreams wander/ over a withered moor
MATSUO BASHO

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