Red Blossoms [Haiku]

red blossom-laden
branches race across
blue summer skies.

Stony Beach [Haiku]

gray winter day:
i walk the stony beach, and
note each rock 's unique.

Greening Rains [Haiku]

the soil is soggy
from persistent spring rains,
but, in sun, greens glow.

Cold Mountain [Haiku]

cold mountain:
sound of falling water
iced to silence.

Fade to Black [Haiku]

the coral-hued lake
will soon be the inky void
between coastal lights.

Summer Sunset [Senryū]

harsh summer sun sets:
baboon troops exit the woods,
"Yeah, you'd better run!"

The Lingering Fall [Haiku]

winter wind gust...
[a pause,] a few leaves flutter
slantwise to earth.

Yellow Field [Haiku]

a yellow field 
stands warm & bright, even
under rain clouds.

Five Seasonal Poems of Miura Chora [w/ Audio]

NEW YEAR

New Year's Day:
the ancient voice of a
nightingale.

SPRING

idyllic nights
and quiet days:
spring rains.

SUMMER

cold water, and
a couple of rice cakes:
it's summertime.

AUTUMN

morning glories
are tousled by
Autumn winds.

WINTER

lingering wind
and snow fall
upon me.