Inspired by the CDHK prompt summer waves, I penned this haiku this morning.
early July sun
blazing upon the asphalt
heat waves ripple up
This was to be in a traditional style, which I rather like. I (almost) always do the 5-7-5 rule but am just learning about many of the other things that go into a traditional haiku, like kigo (for more on traditional haiku see HERE as a start). I find it great fun to learn these new-to-me techniques as well as the “newer” more modern style and to incorporate them both into my writing n
Potholes in the Road of Life 
Great job–I can feel the heat!
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Thank you Sis Dell 😉
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So sweet of you to call me that–I used to be “Sis Caddo” at my very first blog (and actually that’s the name my closest peeps call me, so if you’d like to–join in!).
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I’d be honored to – if the old rusty mind can keep ahold of it! LOL
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No worries, Bro!
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Hi Greg! I see you’re experiencing the same scorching weather we’re having here in south Florida. Phew! It’s hot! You conveyed it well in this haiku. I love, ‘heat waves ripple up’. 🙂
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Yes, we were but now it’s turned off to rain, rain, rain; what a difference a few days makes! LOL
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I guess it’s the season. At least the rain will cool things off a bit. Have a great day! 🙂
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