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4/8/4 Modern Haiku
* Moongazing *
by Gypsy Blue Rose
for rules, please check my author notes
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child moongazes
in complete awe of its splendor —
a natural
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Author Notes
Moon gazing, looking at the moon-- can lead to feelings of awe. Adults usually are too busy but children live in the moment and can appreciate nature's beauty.
MODERN HAIKU is the English adaptation of Classic Haiku. It's written in one to four lines with no strict syllable count, but brief and often with a long/short or short/long asymmetry. These poems use a pause usually marked by a dash before the satori (an insightful twist to ponder). Images don't need to be taken from nature, though they often are. Seasonality is optional, though often featured. Alliteration and metaphor are okay. Never rhymes. PAUSES IN HAIKU: The comma ( , ) separates dependant clauses; ellipsis ( ...) in dialogue shows a pause in a character's speech; In contrast, the em-dash ( -- ) is used to emphasize an interruption in speech before the satori. In haiku we keep punctuation to a minimum. The Haiku Foundation of America
Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my poem.
Gypsy
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