Haiku For Japan
Our Gratitude to all that shared their prayers and messages of support for the Japanese people in the form of a Haiku. The response was magnificent with hundreds of entries from around the world: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the United States of America
If your Haiku was not chosen for the magazine and video, please know that the energy of its creation was a Blessing for a soul in distress.
OM Times & Humanity Healing send you our deep respect for your Compassion and Creativity.
The following Haiku were published in the magazine and in the video. They are not in any particular order.
From the sea of mud, Cherry blossoms will appear, Lifting hearts with hope.
~Charlie Riverman Bergeron, York, Maine USA
Samurai spirit, Chrysanthemums and Katanas, Soul of a people.
~Harukaze, Richmond, VA, USA
The proud Japanese, The ocean may take their lives, but never their souls.
~Patrick Lawler
Washed up on the shore, Wounded brother tide abide, Trust in rising sun.
~Christopher Stewart, Québec, Qc, Canada
Cherry blossoms bruised, Broken limbs lost beloved one, Roots refuse to die.
~William Griffin, Munford, TN, USA
Cherry blossoms weep, touching grief, touching courage. The people of Japan.
~Jeanne Raines, Churubusco, IN, USA
Weeping cherry trees, heron cries out in the night, mourning for lost ones.
~Devalier Warren, Tokyo, Japan
Rising sun mourning, brings tears as the sacred fire, mends sorrow with love.
~Arthur Delos Santos, Edison, NJ, USA
Land of Rising Sun, May your courage be noted, Stand strong together .
~Sian Counts, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Blood red orb, Ocean cries a wave of tears, Sun bleeds for Japan.
~Lori Snider, Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada
Fallen, my paper house, Torn with all my dreamings, but rise it will… renewed, Dear land of rising sun.
~ Meghana Bahar, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Calling on Angels Wrap your wings around Japan Heal the broken souls.
~ Valerie Smith, Lake Charles, LA USA
Bellowing cascade Islands of gentility Courage be with you
~ Tracey Guerriero-Hemberger
Love, light, and healing Japan brothers and sisters In our angel hearts
~ Cheri Abdouch, Omaha, NE, USA
The shifting of earth Challenges the Rising Sun We reach out with love
~ Judi Lynch, AL, USA
Everything crumbles Life, health, and expectations Love is what remains
~Eli Mead, Colville, WA, USA
Hearts shake with the earth Dark waters swallow the light Still, the sun rises
~rainbowgypsywitch
Even after quakes Even after tsunamis There are butterflies
~Rosemary Nissen-Wade, Pottsville NSW Australia
The soul of Japan Like the ocean’s consciousness Is one with the world
