~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Haiku is a Japanese verse form that relies on brevity and simplicity to convey its message. It is usually three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, and frequently includes natural images or themes. It is believed to have been first written in the seventeenth century and is based on a Zen Buddhist philosophy of simplicity and the idea of perfection that excludes the extraneous. ~River covered with snow~ river is silenced refreshed with snow and ice solidly within Lyn September 8, 2002 © ~Yellow butterfly on flower~ gathering sweetness from the flower of my life the nectar of life Lyn September 9, 2002© ~Bleeding Heart Sprig~ little breeding heart stunning in all your beauty whisper joyful song Lyn September 12, 2002© ~Mountain~ the depth of beauty stand tall in all your glory forever silent Lyn September 13, 2002© ~White Rose with raindrops~ white purity rose whispering with innocence sparkle in the rain Lyn September 14, 2002© ~Child in a field of flowers~ love blooms in a field amonst the flowers and child a bond with nature Lyn September 15, 2002© ~Bear sitting in the forest~ master of the wood you must dwell in solitude guarenteed respect Lyn September 16, 2002© ~Misting forest~ Lady in the mist Hidden behind the bushes Come, show your secret Lyn September 17, 2002© ~Dead tree standing~ distant memory standing straight and tall, alone silently weeping Lyn September 18, 2002© ~Lake Reflection~ a clear reflection lake, forest, mountain and sky for you, paradise Lyn September 19, 2002© ~The face of a seal~ this is my dwelling you come here uninvited do not soil my home Lyn September 20, 2002© INDEX ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ View Sign HOME EMAIL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~