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Hummingbird

humming bird from behind plant eyes meet This is Original Basho form, phonemes rather than syllables in American form. Also, no capitals or punctuation. Must be read or recited in one breath. Also an actual occurrence.

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Silent One

Date: 11/27/2020 6:44:00 AM

Perfect haiku, how it should be

Terry Shuff
Date: 12/19/2020 10:04:00 AM

Thank you silent one. Original Basho form is the only form that captures the moment of an actual event that expresses immediate recognition and the uniqueness of the moment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/26/2020 4:54:00 PM

These vital moments connect us.

Terry Shuff
Date: 11/26/2020 6:24:00 PM

Yes Caren, I agree with your insightful belief. The great Basho taught his followers to see and express the moments that most people haven't { for whatever reason} yet become aware of these snapshots of life in such an brief glimpse of time and occurrence. When we see it, it's complete. No need to see more, or add to it in our thoughts. We may never see it happen again, and therefore we will always remember it. When we think of it, It's as fresh as the first time.