booksbynancyleeshrader Category:  Poetry Copyright: Oct 20, 2009 ISBN-13: 9780984259410 HAIKU STRINGS Poetic Melodies takes the familiar Haiku to a new level. Each seventeen syllable haiku is able to standalone, but when joined with other haikus; they tell a story, a truth, a rant or tribute. The most common form for Haiku is three short lines. The first line contains five (5) syllables, second line seven (7) syllables and the third line has five (5) syllables. Haikus do not rhyme. A Haiku must paint a mental image in the reader’s mind. This is the challenge of Haiku – to put the poem’s meaning and imagery in the reader’s mind in ONLY 17 SYLLABLES over just three (3) lines of poetry! Publisher All Things That Matter Press ISBN: 13:9780984259410 Release Date: October 20, 2009 Excerpt Haiku Flaming Hearts Whispers in the dark Hearts burning in love’s sweet fire Flaming ecstasy Fireworks fill the mind Hearts flashing in each moment We burn with desire Moonbeams fill each heart Now burning out of control Bubbling with love Sweet embers aglow Melting hearts of steaming love Merging together Love’s sweet afterglow Extinguished the burning flames Ignites flaming hearts

HAIKU STRINGS Poetic Melodies
Haiku Nature

Oh, this is perfection! I absolutely loved these haiku.

If I had to pick a favorite, it would be hard, but I just loved
the reaction my mind had when I read the "Conquest in Autumn"
I actually heard the 'CRUNCHING' sound of the falling leaves!

Magnificant poetess extraordinaire!!

Reviewer Helena



Haiku Nature


What I saw in this piece was more than just words or a format. I saw a vision. I was shocked to open this piece and see what I saw. The way you presented imagery amongst imagery. Both the pictures, and the words flowed well together. You went that extra distance to present your work in the true way you envisioned it within yourself. It says a lot about you as a person.

This made me look at haiku's in a different way. I've seen the technique many times where more than one haiku is used to create a longer poem. In this, you presented it where I, as the reader, could continue seeing color even after the color scrolled beyond the page.

Very nicely executed and presented. You have a wonderful sense of soul.


Reviewer: Li Li



Haiku Seasons

The seasons mesh and mingle very beautifully together. I especially like this haiku:

Icicles glistening

Wrapped around in sparkling style

Glimmering daggers

Nice work!



Reviewer: Frances O'Neill



Haiku Seasons

Beautifully written as always. Loved the description of spring. You brought my favorite season to life.

Reviewer Lizanne Green



Haiku Seasons

this is beautiful nancy, you manage to visualize all the seasons together and tell a wonderful poem.

Reviewer: Charlotte Talley

Haiku Seasons

the 4 seasons... how beatiful! this haiku gave me a very clear visual of the scenes in the seasons... splendid!


Reviewer: Beefjerky