Haiku Journey Poems
The following poems appear in the Haiku Journey computer game, published in 2006 by Hot Lava (now MumboJumbo). I served as haiku editor for this game, which has a database of 540 poems. Each of 45 poets is represented by twelve haiku, three for each season. I also wrote information about haiku that you can read as you progress through the levels—including my definition of haiku. Also included here is a short video by Steve Hodge that includes all of these poems, plus two extras.
Spring
spring breeze—
the oars fed
into the oarlocks
empty silo—
spring wind pops the metal
in and out
scattered petals . . .
the thud of my books
in the book drop
Summer
record high—
this heat
even in my toothpaste
summer moonlight
the potter’s wheel
slows
summer vacation—
our rhubarb stalks
tipped with sugar
Autumn
first cold night—
the click of your domino
as we play by the fire +
first star—
a seashell held
to my baby’s ear
meteor shower . . .
a gentle wave
wets our sandals +
Winter
home for Christmas:
my childhood desk drawer
Valentine’s Day—
she reminds me
first snow . . .
the children’s hangers
clatter in the closet