Category Archives: Haiku Poem

distant waterfall connect to the sea vision from past 遠景に先人の滝脈々と えんけい に　せんじん の たき　みゃくみゃく と Last year December 2015,my wife and I stayed at our Uncle’s home which overlooks the famous valley Waipio. From the top where his home is … Continue reading →

first year I am blind slowly I see the beauty subtle four seasons 喜びの目から鱗や四季の花 よろこびの　めから うろこや　しきのはな Since I was born and raised in Michigan I was used to very distinct four seasons. After I moved to Hawaii I was not … Continue reading →

beautiful roses butterflies busy at work summer has arrived 咲き誇る薔薇に蜜蜂夏の庭 さきほこる　バラ に ミツバチ　なつ の にわ It is summer time in Australia. This is because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so our seasons are opposite Japan. The beach is crowed … Continue reading →

whispering trade winds gentle gliding whales rainbows dot the sky 風渡る跳ねる鯨に虹の空 かぜわたる　はねるくじらに　にじのそら The winter season in Hawaii brings about some very special changes not seen in the other seasons. The trade winds become very powerful, gusting from the North and … Continue reading →

time yawns empty full plane sits idle customers eat bitterness 生欠伸機内待機で御冠 なまあくび　きない たいき で　おかんむり Today, I had to take a flight, but the pilot was sick. So, the flight was delayed until a new pilot could appear. Unfortunately, the passengers, … Continue reading →

silver dinosaur lumbers past city scene briefly rests 銀の龍都会の谷を駆け巡る ぎん の りゅう　とかい の たに を　かけめぐる The light rail is a kind of train that provides transportation across the city. It is long and silver and runs above ground. Like a … Continue reading →

tires race white black horses slide slick trade new つるつるの黒い駿馬に冬タイヤ つるつる の　くろい しゅんめ に　ふゆ タイヤ Winter is an important time to change tires. Bald tires will slide on snow and ice. So, tires that are worn must be changed to … Continue reading →

sickness and terror slicing through the waves now peace and tranquil 船酔いの恐怖はどこへ波を切る ふなよい の　きょうふ は どこ へ　なみ を きる For many years I always got sea sick no matter what medicine I tried or what method of riding on the … Continue reading →

日本とは歌舞伎どころか自販機さ にほんとは　かぶきどころか　じはんきさ I found Japan but not in kabuki vending machines – Chay Schiller – Photo by Nakamura Shuzo チェイさんが、今回初めての日本滞在で、 自動販売機の温かい100円コーヒーに、いたく感動しています。 京都の南座で、歌舞伎も観劇してきましたが、 「日本といえば自販機です！」と、感激。 そこで、このHaiku Poemが生まれました。 – Michiko

candle fire bright burning dancing twirling x-mas tree alight 樅の木で灯火踊るクリスマス もみのきで　ともしび　おどる　クリスマス During the winter holiday in America, many people prepare to celebrate Christmas. One tradition is to erect a Christmas tree. These trees are put inside the house and are … Continue reading →