Haiku Poetry
Top Haiku Poems
An Old Silent Pond
by Matsuo Bashō
An old silent pond A frog jumps into the pond— Splash! Silence again.
Bashō's iconic haiku captures a tranquil moment disrupted by a frog's leap, embodying the essence of haiku's focus on nature and the present.
A World of Dew
by Kobayashi Issa
A world of dew, And within every dewdrop A world of struggle.
Issa reflects on the ephemeral nature of life, using dew as a metaphor for human suffering and resilience.
Lighting One Candle
by Yosa Buson
The light of a candle Is transferred to another candle— Spring twilight.
Buson's haiku illustrates the gentle transition of light, symbolizing continuity and the subtle beauty of spring evenings.
A Poppy Blooms
by Katsushika Hokusai
I write, erase, rewrite Erase again, and then A poppy blooms.
Hokusai compares the creative process to the blooming of a poppy, emphasizing persistence and the emergence of beauty through effort.
Over the Wintry
by Natsume Sōseki
Over the wintry Forest, winds howl in rage With no leaves to blow.
Sōseki portrays the desolation of winter, using the image of leafless trees and howling winds to evoke a sense of emptiness.