Bristling [Haiku]

leaves have dropped;
reflected sun viewed twixt
bristled seedpod clusters.

Red [Haiku]

the turning leaves
catch the morning sunlight
to show depths of red.

Ripe Grass [Haiku]

heavy-headed grass sways:
the clockwork counting down
the days of Autumn.

Duck Drift [Haiku]

ducks drift lazily
on water that sparkles
with winter sunlight.

Faint Day Moon [Haiku]

a daytime half moon,
feeble compared to at night,
yet I stop to look.

Four Seasonal Haiku of Sōgi [w/ Audio]

SPRING

Despite the storm,
Spring's herald makes it through:
Scent of plum blossom.

SUMMER

Abundant fireflies
This year, but this morning
None are to be seen.

AUTUMN

Autumn sea:
A boat moves, leaf-like,
In the floating world.

WINTER

Winter rains
Cross the mountains
On rising clouds.

Egret Eye [Haiku]

an egret peers
into the lake, past
surface reflections?

Budding [Senryū]

budding limbs:
vibrant growth unseen from
the city beyond.

Swamphens [Haiku]

swamphens strut
at water’s edge, and
i’m a farmboy again.