Category Archives: Haiku Poem

white towel waves dove becomes hawk go for four Ben version 白手巾振ると鷹なる勝つつもり しろ しゅきん　ふる と　たかなる　かつ つもり Michiko version 白タオル振って勝利の鷹となる しろ タオル　ふって　しょうり の　たか と なる Michiko version プレイヤーうねる波見て鷹となる プレイヤー　うねる なみ　みて　たか と なる Since I ran in a five kilometer race, I … Continue reading →

hills move up float gently wings spread sides flow down 両翼や肩から浮揚丘の上 りょうよく や　かた から ふよう　おか の うえ In Tai Chi, the movements are very slow and are supposed to be done with little energy. So, when the arms are lifted, … Continue reading →

breath taking beauty boiling water screams in rage nature’s cruel balance 海たぎる絶景砕く唸り声 うみ たぎる　ぜっけい くだく　うなりごえ Sometimes in my job I will leave before the submarine in our skiff, which is like a speed boat to set up everything for the … Continue reading →

undulating waves foaming and splashing splendid seascape ひたひたと泡の織物砂の浜 ひたひた と　あわ の おりもの　すな の はま Green rolling hills with endless breathtaking coastal views and sweeping natural shorelines , pristine beaches untouched by highrises and commercial development, and perfect sunny days , … Continue reading →

run away train wingless birds fill the skyline paradise sighs 楽園に羽のない鶴暴走車 らくえん に　はね の ない つる　ぼうそうしゃ In the last two years there has been a lot of construction in the Waikiki and Kakaako area. I can only watch as buildings … Continue reading →

over dark water night pours past friends under city light Ben version 友達と光を洗う夜の街 ともだち と　ひかり を あらう　よる の まち Michiko version 街の灯やエネルギッシュな夜の川 まち の ひ や　エネルギッシュな　よる の かわ The Shanghai area known as the Bund is famous. It has a … Continue reading →

lightning fast feathers knives slicing through butter taming the waves　　　　　　　　 風遊び大波を彫るスワンかな かぜ あそび　おおなみ を ほる　スワン かな 切れる波脇目も振らず風遊び きれる なみ　わきめも ふらず　かぜ あそび Whenever I see the sail boat races they all look so light and graceful and the big sales can … Continue reading →

royal burger delight jalepeno slice spicy might salty pickle flight Ben version インドではマックの一撃唐辛子 インド では　マック の　いちげき　とうがらし Michiko version 激辛の威風堂々お手上げだ げきから の　いふう どうどう　おてあげだ Everyone knows that a McDonald’s Big Mac is a burger with pickle, lettuce and tomato. However, in India, … Continue reading →

four arrows poised stab loves breaking heart white mourns loss Ben version 悲しみの心に一突き嘆きの矢 かなしみの　こころに ひとつき　なげきの や Michiko version ４本の白い一突き嘆きの矢 よんほんの　しろい ひとつき　なげきの や In January of 2017, I took a trip to India. I discovered there is a historical background for … Continue reading →

free light show spilled orange juice a soft sigh Jim version 溜息や焼けている空また明日 ためいきや　やけている そら　また あした Michiko version 夢ごこち雲間を染めるライトショー ゆめごこち　くもま を そめる　らいとしょー On the end of January I had to work overtime on the shuttle boat as we were having pictures … Continue reading →