this morning 
hummingbirds zigzag 
through the bee balm 
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midday heat 
honey bees bead 
the birdbath’s rim 
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red bridge 
a boy on his tummy 
tickles a spotted koi 
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September light-- 
her spidery veins 
celestial blue 
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shorter days 
her daily path 
shorter too 
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Elizabeth Howard lives in Crossville, Tennessee. She writes poetry and fiction. Her poems have appeared in Comstock Review, Big Muddy, Appalachian Heritage, Cold Mountain Review, Poem, Still, Mobius, Now & Then, Slant, and other journals. 
Wow, what well written Haiku. I enjoyed the read very much. Thank you for sharing your talent for all of us to enjoy here on Whispers.
ReplyDeleteCharlene
I enjoyed you Haiku thread, Elizabeth. Each segued so well into the next, a perfect flow.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy the haiku format and these are done extremely well!
ReplyDeleteThese hold together so well. Perfect final haiku from Maureen
ReplyDeleteInteresting Haiku. I am finding out there is more than one way to write them. Good job! Sheri
ReplyDeleteShorter paths with longer shadows. Enjoyed your verses. They leave me wishing to know your next. Enjoyed. Ralph.
ReplyDeleteNice haiku, Elizabeth. I enjoyed them. Continued blessings!
ReplyDelete-MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)
I love the light and color and sense of passing time you have woven into your Haiku.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to read,
Blessings,
Suzanne