The dictionary defines haiku |ˈhīˌkoō; ˌhīˈkoō| as a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world. I don’t have much in me today so I think I’ll write a haiku or two. That way I can feel as if I’m doing my 20 minutes but in a form that doesn’t feel forced. So here goes.

Texas: January 1, 2012

The blue Texas sky
Hovers dome-like and protects
The flat endless plains

The wind whips and blows
Texas flags flutter and snap
Leaves rustle in trees

The lawnmower’s whir
Signals the cutting of grass
New Year’s smells like spring