Mariko's poem serves as a cryptic warning ... whose name meaning "fallen leaves" is reminiscent of the beautiful and scenic season of autumn. By Mariko referencing a leafless branch and winter ...

I stopped awhile to breathe among the sway Of autumn’s rhythmic magic aspen dance And lingered on to meet the fawn-like play Of amber leaves that trend across the stance. But morning whispers ...

The third poem, "Autumn Leaves in June," is somewhat obscure. "The Story of the Princess. Who Had Lost Her Heart" is a brazen attempt at cleverness and could at best be a mere literary tour de force.

To explore different types of poetry and write your own haiku poem. All poems are made up of words. Poems can tell a story or be about a thought or a feeling. They can be serious or silly, but ...