Poverty's Child-
he starts to grind the rice,
and gazes at the moon.
This Haiku is basically about a child facing
poverty. Who is most likely working in a rice field, grinding rice. And
while he is working he gazes up at the moon, as if imagining he was somewhere
else. In a way the moon is a symbol. For example, a better and free place,
where the child would obviously rather be.
I like this particular Haiku. This is because
it is so simple but has a deeper meaning. The poem shows pain, and hope,
which makes it very strong with emotions. My overall favorite part of this
haiku was that he gazed up at the moon. This is because it shows that he
has hope and determination. And, that he will someday be in the better
place that he is dreaming of. Because, everything fits together I really
don't have a least favorite part. And for this reason I wouldn't change
anything in this Haiku.
T he sun's way:
hollyhocks turn toward it
through all the rain of May
This Haiku is about the hollyhocks looking toward
the sun, even though it is rainging. This Haiku shows a positive outlook
on life because it is saying that even though something is not necessarily
good, but that you can make the best of it. Basically, the holyhocks are
sitting in the rain, but are still pointed to the sun. Showing that they
can use the rain to its advantage.
I dont particuraly like this haiku. I find it
boring and dull. I do not have a most and a least favorite part of the
poem, because I dont like it. However I wouldn't change anything in the
poem. The poem itself is fine. But, I do not like it. However, I think
the point of view and the overall outlook of the poem is very interesting.
And, it makes the poem a little more enjoyable.
Trent A. 4-2-02