the shallows --
waves run in
on tiny feet
—Karen Dooley
About the author: My name is Karen Dooley and I live in Australia. I began writing haiku rather accidentally one sunny Sunday morning in 2004 when one popped into my head. At the time I was reading haiku to try and work out why so many of my teacher education students were writing units 'to teach haiku'. Now I'm hooked...
war museum
killer steels
in the prison of forgetfulness
hang ten...
dog on the beach
looking for his master
Rushing in shallow
waters, rushing out again
Taking a quick dip.
A waterfall downstream-
the waves on a war footing
are running off
bobbing and diving
my boys and the ocean
reflecting delight
trapped water
below fallen tree
little fish in paradise
autumn rain
drops above the grass
sea of ants
Albania...
the shallows-
myriad of tiny silver fish
fearful of the depths
Under the rusty grate,
Limestone rocks
And green pools
soothing bubbles
golden home
silver fish dance in the shallows
shallows left behind
a hurricane's tidal surge
dragonfly buffet
alongside white wall
shady side of sunset--
blue morning-glories