Days are bleak and cold
Without you here beside me
I feel so alone
Rest assured, I am neither sad nor alone; but the sight of this snow-covered glider speaks of solitude to me, thus prompting the Haiku.
The main rule of Haiku writing, of course, is three lines containing 5, 7 and 5 syllables respectively, but there are many acceptable ways to accomplish that. One popular technique is the “complete thought per two lines” rule. Imagine if I removed the third line. Would the first two lines form a complete sentence or thought? Conversely, if the first line was removed, would the second and third lines be complete? When You’re Not Here is an example of this technique.
Wishing you warmth and contentment today and always,
Grammy
Grammy Writes 
Great photo and an outstanding verse, Gram, though I read this as more Senryu than Haiku (a small enough distinction, I admit). Either way, WELL DONE!
( I was in kind of a Tanka mood myself this morning).
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Thanks much! I agree – this could be Haiku or Senryu, either one. And by the way – mood is everything! Have a good one 🙂
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Your Haiku fits the photos so well. Thanks for explaining this form I don’t fully understand Haiku, and this explanation helps.
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So many rules in poetry, which is why I prefer free-verse. I appreciate your comment – thanks much!
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You are welcome.
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Haiku is apt for the photograph. Beautiful.
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I appreciate your comment. Thank you!
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