Rain, Wind and Sun – A Story in Haiku
Jun 19th, 2009 | By Carlton Lloyd Smith | Category: Poetry | 643 viewsRain
I
a soft summer rain
falls slowly on the sidewalk
singing pop and hiss
II
underside of leaves
dancing in soft steady beats
crying with the wind
III
streaming down your face
I see the rivers empty
filling distant lakes
IV
a gleam in your eye
and your smile soft and welcome
guarded by raindrops
V
the rain hides your tears
as you pull closer inward
accepting a kiss
Wind
I
a gentle breeze blows
softly through the trees and grass
changing direction
II
dandelion seeds
flutter like snow in the wind
contrasts with the warmth
III
squinted eyes shield gusts
remnants of a storm just passed
waiting for the sun
IV
the wind tells a story
though it’s difficult to hear
patience plays a part
V
sometimes it brings sun
other times a greater storm
expectations reign
VI
shelter scarce to find
its havoc wrought with peril
let go of control
VII
calm always returns
yet still we will always know
it will leave again
Sun
I
the sun reflects you
smiling in its warm blanket
shedding all your fear
II
in your eyes and body
the light is shining softly
warming all around
III
the dawn enraptures
as light replaces darkness
revelation sings
IV
the sky is clear now
rain and wind are washed away
hopes and dreams endure
V
rising like the sun
your smile is in your eyes
offering a kiss
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About Carlton Lloyd Smith: Technology Director and Founder, Troubadour 21 - Carlton is a poet, writer, dreamer and professional techno-geek residing in Southeast Michigan. His obsession is learning and growing and his favorite color is Crayola® cornflower blue. Visit his poetry website at poetry.unclesol.net, Visit his blog at www.unclesol.net, friend him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/unclesol, or follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/unclesol |
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Every time you write a poem, I tell myself I have a new favorite. This one is especially touching as it seems to go through the seasons/elements of my own life in the past few years. Simply beautiful.
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I’m a haiku poet and love these very much.
Pattie