Sometimes a brief moment in time, a less-than-a-second moment, can last a lifetime. I have been able to sense those moments of beauty through photography, and now I have recently come to channel that communication  through practicing writing Haiku. Haiku is an ancient form of Japanese poetry most known for its simple, yet elegant structure and the impact it can have on a reader. The basic form of a Haiku has only three lines. The first line must have exactly 5 syllables, the second line has 7, and the third has 5. There are many other forms/versions of Haiku, however, this is the basic structure: 5-7-5. The subject matter of most Haiku is of nature or the nature of the human experience. It's a beautiful artform to study.

     I have only been writing Haiku for about 3 weeks now and it has opened my eyes to recognize more of those split-second, infinite-feeling moments. Here are four Haiku I have written, thank you for reading:

Day begins with moon

Stars align with daybreak

Enters the Rabbit

In a field of brush

The ancient tree stands alone

Strewn with termite holes

Window open tonight 

Dogs howl, planes soar, crickets strum.

The pond is empty

Remember, Dear Child

The oak you climbed long ago

The leaves, how they pile

                                                                            Susan Emily Brown