A Collection of Fall Haiku

Copyright © 2010 by Ralph Couey

I've never tried Haiku before, but Autumn is such a special time of year for me, I thought I'd attempt a few.  These are written in the classic 5-7-5 English Haiku format.

I

Sunlight through the leaves

The fall colors blaze brightly

The cool breeze rustles

  II

A stream reflects fall

I look down from the stone bridge

The still water glows

   III

Our steps stir the leaves

We smell the perfume of fall

Her hand warm in mine

    IV

A Sunset in fall

The sky turns a deep purple

The clouds like gold wreaths

    V

The sun rises late

The day has become so brief

The hours precious

  VI

There’s football today

Teams tussle in the cool air

A sweater feels good

 VII

Pumpkins on the porch

The glow through evil eyes

Carved by smiling kids

  VIII

A princess arrives

“Trick or Treat,” she sings with hope

Candy hits the bag

  IX

The wind passes through

Leaves fall from far above

Cover me in gold

   X

Night is dark and cold

I can feel the frost forming

I breathe moonlit clouds