HAIKU POETRY
 water by Mary
STUDENT WORK


TASK: Create 5 Haiku poems with Japanese characters.  Each haiku must concentrate on a single event or show creative vision.  Follow the 5-7-5 syllable pattern. 
MLR B11  Read literature which illustrates distinct culture in various types of works.
F1 WRITING  Edit written work for standard English spelling and usage
 
Shining lakes laughing
From the sun beating it
Steaming the watery land
-ME
 water by Mary		 A rose shedding tears
Shattered dreams all around me
Only one hope left.
-CA
 flower by Cassidy

Swimming in the sea
In a cold fountain of youth
Waves crash on the rocks
-NW
 crashing wave by 7th grade student
Red hot sun on me
Its rays like burning fire
I hope a breeze blows
-CI
 fire
I have a small dog
She likes to play ball a lot
She brings joy to me.
-JM
 friendship
Treasure your youth while
It lasts, for you only live one
life, and one life only.
-LJ
eternity
 
I wait and wait for
His answer to me why must
I worry so much?
-KW
 endure

Smooth strings feel like glass
Sweaty fingers creating sound
The audience cheers
-NM
 luck
 
Fall is beautiful
Leaves fall in the fall season
Leaves are very fun.
-JD
 fragrance
 

I face the snow mound
Crisp edges in the distance
Just me and the board
-BK
 heart

 
Today is a good
Day. Yesterday was bad.  But
Tomorrow is good.
-CG
 forever
 
Why must summer change?
Why isn't life like summer
All warm and sunny?
-HN
 summer
 

White flakes fall softly
Silently down to the ground
Till I pick one up
-MH
 sky
 
Family means love
They will love you through and through
Behind you always
-SOG
heart
 		 Owls in the night
On my house and my fears, yes
The wind is restless
-SB
 brave
  
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