Happy April 17th my friends. Isn’t it a good day to be alive.

Once again, National Haiku Day is upon us. For those not familiar with the haiku, the western haiku is derived from the ancient form of Japanese poetry. It consists of three lines with the syllable structure “five-seven-five”. The more formal Japanese haiku count sounds, not only syllables. Haiku typically are about nature, or the passing of seasons and usually rely more on images than metaphors.

If you’re feeling up to it, why not give it a try. I’d love to read them.

Here is my attempt, either for your enjoyment or your amusement. Hope you like it.

~Soft Music~
Wind chimes synchronize
to nature’s morning chorus—
Summer symphony