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A Hot Bright Day
Benevolent might
The sun burning strong and bright
Extending its right
None is as to bind
Over the whole universe
So true and so kind
But cold winds and rain
Made an appearance of pain
Without much restraint
The big oak stood tall
Bravely it withstood the threat
Not likely to fall
Piercing bright and clear
Strong straight rays over yonder
The sun did appear
Help given sincere
Glistening on nature’s child
As did happen here
Submitted for d'Verse OpenLinkNight #5
All haiku and I believe one senryu (but I'll leave that for Lady Nyo). I love haiku sets and have written a number of them. I wish cold winds and rain would make an appearance around here. I'd take steam at this point and that is all it would be. Losing trees (old and sturdy ones) and everything ele is gone. Love that nature up; it needs it! G.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've read your poem.Nice flow and a good read.
ReplyDeleteThis feels strong and direct like the sun. I like it!
ReplyDeletei really like the inclusion of the tree there in the middle...it centers the haikus well...well done...
ReplyDeleteLovely write, Hank. :)
ReplyDelete..these are sets of delightful Haikus.. 'tis always a pleasure to read your Haikus my friend.. you nailed me at the 2nd and 4th one.. adorable!(:
ReplyDeleteVery well done, hot is this one. Need to find some shade to beat the heat or some water to cool my feet.
ReplyDeleteTrees fascinate me. I like that oak tree took everything in stride :)
ReplyDeletei like that you've made this a series of haikus...fits the changing weather and makes for a great flow hank
ReplyDeletedescription of weather is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAs always it was a nice read !!!
Wonderful verse, we have not had much of a summer just the odd nice day, The only really hot weather I encountered this year was when I was in the US. Today is very Autumnal.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
Yvonne.
Very well done. The effect was cumulative - as it should have been. I enjoyed the read very much indeed.
ReplyDeleteLovely set of haiku with nature interplaying in the lines...
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed it much ~
Loved the way you ended it...
ReplyDeleteanother wonderful piece of writing :)
This reminds me of how many oaks in Galveston were destroyed by Ike's storm surge.
ReplyDeleteWonderful how you wove all the haikus together seamlessly, and with such beautiful imagery.
Centered yet branching well and strong. Nicely shared.
ReplyDeleteOh yes... the sun does indeed make its way beyond all cloud and grey... and so do hope and determination!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely and inspiring poem, my friend...