Monday, January 5, 2015

Haiku--By Barbara Tate--United States

hunter's moon
in the noon of night
--deer crossing
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mums
autumn flowers
in silent communion
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sunset walk
I trace the rainbow's end
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distant drums
I hear the summons
to the ghost dance
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winter evening
by firelight
grandma beads my moccasins
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Being of Native American descent, Barbara Tate's work often reflects her Lakota heritage. She is a member of the Haiku Society of America, Gulf Coast Writers Assoc., and the United Haiku and Tanka Society. Her work has appeared in Storyteller Magazine, Magnolia Quarterly, Frogpond, Modern Haiku, bear creek haiku, Poet's Art and Brass Bell, among others. She lives in Winchester, TN.
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13 comments:

  1. CharleneJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Barbara, thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us here on Whispers. I especially loved the first Haiku. I have never heard such an apt description of such a bright moon, so bright, that it lit up a deer crossing. My husband being a hunter would appreciate this one.
    Love, Charlene

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    1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:34 PM

      Thank you--I enjoy these 'mini' stories wrapped up in a few words.

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  2. Joan MackJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Wonderful, I particularly loved walking in a rainbow as the sun sets.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:38 PM

      Thank you--I have really enjoyed Whispers and look forward to future issues.

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  3. paul callusJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    All lovely haiku, Barbara, especially the last three. Your Native American connections are clearly visible in these poems. // paul

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    1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:40 PM

      Thank you--I hope 2015 will be an inspirational and creative year for all of us.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Nice haiku, Barbara. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:43 PM

      Thank you--all the wonderful people at Whispers makes my day (and keeps me going)

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  5. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I want to thank everyone for your kind words. You have all 'made my day' and made me feel at home at Whispers. Thanks--and wishing you all a happy and creative 2015.

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  6. pdfrenchJanuary 8, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Very nice work!!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    Barbara,
    I love the way haiku can say so much in so few words. You illustrate that fact beautifully here. I especially enjoyed the rainbow one.
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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    1. UnknownJanuary 11, 2015 at 12:04 PM

      Thank you David. I am so excited about Haiku & Haibun and learning this ancient form in a modern manner. Thank you and Poet's Art for sticking with me. Sincerely, Barbara

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  8. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Haiku is such a rewarding way to visit other cultures. I really enjoyed your collection with the beaded moccasins. Best wishes Ralph.

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