What is a haiku?

Haiku is a form of short poetry that originated in Japan. Traditional Japanese haiku are made up of three phrases with a 5, 7, 5 syllable pattern and include a kireji, or “cutting word,” and a kigo, which is a seasonal reference.

While the form originated in Japan, poets around the world now write haiku, with many modern adaptations having their own unique styles and traditions while still honoring the traditional structure.

Read more about haiku on Wikipedia.

James Bryant’s Love Haiku

Known for his “Dark Haiku” series, which depicts scenes of death and desolation, Mr. Bryant now explores themes of love, light, and warmth in his poetry.

Haiku written, Read and performed by James Bryant

Music and sound effects are royalty free and were curated, mixed and mastered inside O I C Studios

Your Body is Braille:

Your body is braille / under my kneading fingers / can you feel my love?

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I Wanna Love You:

I wanna love you / like a raging storm, love you / fiercely, completely

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Eyelashes Flutter:

Eyelashes flutter / against my lips, on your hips / spreading warmth throughout

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I would watch the creeks:

I would watch the creeks / run dry, wating for your love/ til the end of time

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Explore Mr. Bryant’s World of Haiku

Click here to explore the James Bryant’s Dark Haiku Series

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