I can’t remember how long ago the tradition started, but nearly every October, I sit down to pen a few “Halloween Haiku”. I started the tradition as part of the handwritten letters my best friend Mairi and I exchanged.
The 5-7-5 form of the poem lends itself well to capsulated thoughts of autumn and Halloween. To be honest, I got the idea mostly because of the alliteration. I don’t profess to be an amazing haiku writer, but it is a very fun poetry form! One thing I learned was that just because haiku poems are short, doesn’t mean that they are quick or easy to write!
I thought I’d share a few with you, though I can’t remember which ones I formally wrote down for my friend or which ones didn’t pass muster.
Three Halloween Haiku
By Sarah Spires
Stark rounded shadows
Skulls, angels and willows dance
Moonlight on the graves
Pregnant moon hangs low
Branches creaking in the wind
Moaning, groaning night
Trick or treaters laugh
Dancing swiftly down the path
Bellies full of sweets
This is so fun, Sarah!! Haiku really does fit the season well, doesn't it? I feel inspired to try.