This may sound strange, but I’ve been waiting for secondhand haiku that didn’t conform to the 5-7-5 format. Finally, I have one.

Today’s offering comes from SJ, a friend who has a knack for the occasional haiku. Not only does her offering break the monotony of my syllabic tendencies in writing haiku, it also taps into the seasonal nature of traditional haiku.

To check out the other secondhand contributions to date, just click here. If you think you might like to join in, you’d be welcome to send a contribution of your own.

the warm breeze blows on my face,
soothing all my nerves.
oh, what temporary bliss.

Comments

• August 18, 2009, PJ writes: Beautifully simple.
• August 19, 2009, howard writes: there are several people I know whom I've asked to contribute to this. many have said they would, but most haven't gotten around to it yet. SJ is one of those folks, and I'm quite glad to have her haiku finally.
  
  I'm just as happy to be able to post another such haiku contribution tomorrow.
• August 22, 2009, Al Denton writes: Very nice haiku! I really enjoy the idea of handwritten posts like these.
• August 23, 2009, howard writes: you ought to try one yourself, Al. (the more the merrier)