So you're off to work. A million things to think about. Deadlines and your boss are at your throat and you wonder why you even got out of bed. At least you have daily Haiku!
Daily Haiku is a new service presented by Wisteria Press, a small Haiku press located in San Diego. For those of you who don't know, Haiku is an age-old Japanese Poetry form that uses just a few words to capture the beauty of nature. While the 5-7-5 syllable rules may or may not be followed by modern Haiku poets, the poem's form itself really hasn't changed.
It still speaks of quiet moments we may have missed due to our busy lives. In fact, it is exactly these overlooked moments that Haiku specialize in! For example, take a look at this daily Haiku poem (from Wisteria Press)
Sunrise --
Mist hides
The sea clif fs
In just 6 words we have a complete picture before us! We know what time of day it is (morning) because the author has indicated it by using the word sunrise. We know that it is misty out and that the viewer must be on a beach somewhere because mist is obscuring the sea cliffs. All of this is accomplished in just 6 short words. Amazing!
Imagine receiving this kind of Poetry on a daily basis. Why, you might actually be able to slow down a little, if only for a few seconds and appreciate nature's beauty. There is so much we don't see. Fortunately, we have poets and other artists who help us take a breath and notice things of beauty we may have otherwise passed by. A daily Haiku service will help you see these missing gems and give you a moment of peace.
Edward Weiss is a poet, author, and publisher of Wisteria Press. He has been helping students learn how to write Haiku for many years and has just released his first book Seashore Haiku! Sign up for free daily Haiku and get beautiful Haiku Poems in your inbox each morning! Visit http://www.wisteriapress.com for Haiku books, lessons, articles, and more!
Author:: Edward A. Weiss
Keywords:: Haiku,daily Haiku,Stress,Stress reduction,Stress relief,Poems,Poetry
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