Inspirational Haikus
For while now, I have been writing haikus each morning and posting them over on my Twitter feed. I’m not entirely sure what exactly made me start doing this, but I can say that I honestly just love sharing uplifting, good things in a world that sometimes seems so challenging, divided and dark.
When I write these haikus, it’s often right after my morning meditation. Most of the time, the haikus just “come” to me: I write them as a reflection of what I might be feeling in the moment that I write them. Other times, I look at inspirational quotes or articles, or even images and I’ll feel something come to mind.
In their creation, however, I hope that others find them useful and/or inspirational, as well.
My 20 Favorite Inspirational Haikus
Below, I have compiled 20 of the most loved haikus that other folks on Twitter have retweeted. I figure if they’re liking them, that the folks here on the website would like to see some, too.
If you want to get your daily dose of inspirational haikus, I have amassed quite a collection of them. I generally tweet out about 50 of them per day! (Yes, in full disclosure, IÂ do schedule them. I have over 200 that I have created and rotate them from day to day, always adding at least one.) I also tweet about inspirational articles, people, photos, and related content over there.
I’ve created these images with a Creative Commons license (and I’m so grateful to all the photographers and graphic designers out there who have allowed the rest of us to use them!) from canva.com and pablo.buffer.com.
I’m thrilled about these haikus. I am working on a coloring book of mandalas, but I’m also looking for ways to incorporate more haikus into a book. I’ve also got other things in the works regarding these haikus. As I get closer to finishing those projects, I’ll let you know what I’ve been up to.
If you enjoyed these, I have another other haiku posts that you’ll enjoy:Â
Inspirational Haikus
More Haikus
If you liked these, check out 20 More Haikus to Inspire You. It’s another compilation of some of my most-loved haikus.
Cyndi, I cannot say enough how much I love your Haikus and poetry here this morning. Honestly, this is one of the best Monday morning blog posts I have read today. Truly inspiring and made me smile more than my words can even express here right now. Thank you for that and more. Now want to once again wish you a wonderful week ahead and also send a few extra hugs your way, too!! 🙂 <3
Sweet Janine – aww, thank you! That’s so sweet of you. I hope you’ve had a marvelous Monday. I’m thrilled that you found some inspiration here – this is my hope. Thank you, always, for your wonderful support, generosity of spirit, love, hugs, and light. You make me smile! Sending you a few extra hugs, too, and wishes for warm weather ahead! 🙂
What a lovely collection of haiku poems Cynthia. Your creativity seems to have no bounds! Kudos!
Brad – thank you so much. The haikus here are some of my absolute favorites. Thank you for the compliment – you made me smile! Sending you hugs across the lands and wishes for a great week! I appreciate your support and feedback. 🙂
I really enjoyed this collection Cynthia. Thank you for creating and sharing them 🙂
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Have and awesome week! But, do you know if this is a good Tanka?
Purity (A Tanka):
Leaves slowly dying,
Sweet water was a breath away,
But wasn’t enough.
No Mercy; The last breath was drawn.
The Earth mourns her loss.
(By no means can this be copied or reproduced in any way unless you give me written permission.)
Copyright 2019
Parwaz – thank you for sharing. 🙂
As you know, I love writing haikus too!
Brad – me, too! Haha. I may have to try tankas at some point, too. 🙂
This is my all-time favorite post, dear Cynthia. I don’t spend much time on Twitter to enjoy your haikus.
Each one is to be savored and reflected on… I will refer to this often and am looking forward to however you publish these… I will be at the head of the line…!!!!!
Love you and thank you for this wise inspiration, Maria
Maria – aww, thank you, sweet friend! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week. I’m so glad you enjoyed these. Yes, they do invite some reflection, don’t they? Thank YOU for your inspiration as well. You make me smile! Sending hugs!
I’m sorry for being so late, Lil Sis! Too many things going on around here with baby chicks and building of roosts and nesting boxes and, and, and…..thank you for the collection! I’ve got to run…sending you a big old hug.
Big Bro – aww, no worries, ever. I don’t always get to respond to all my wonderful comments in a timely manner, either. I can relate: so many things going on. Thank YOU, always, for your awesomeness. 🙂 Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful weekend!
Hi Cynthia…
So very inspirational my friend… thank you for sharing…
Hugs from Alberta
Rolly – hey there, awesome friend! I hope you’re well! Thank YOU for coming over and for sharing, too. 🙂 I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend! Stay warm up there, okay? 😉
Hi Cynthia….
I love haikus and all the poetry forms related to them such as tanka…
You have done a brilliant work with these ones here. Each one, displayed as a “card” with pretty images. Very nice. By the way, I have just watched your welcome & thank you videos. Wow, you are amazing. Thank you for your words there. Love & best wishes 😀
Sweet Aquileana, so wonderful to see you! I’m psyched you love haikus. I have really, really come to love writing them each day. This morning I churned out two of them within five minutes – sometimes I get on a roll. 🙂 Thank you for your compliments. I love the “digestible” message you can pack into a haiku. And you watched the videos? Hehe. I always feel a little like a dork on them, but I’m coming to realize that if I set that aside and “just do it” I can connect so much better with people. 🙂 And thank you also for that compliment. You’re pretty amazing yourself, you know. That post you wrote recently had to take A LOT of time and we readers appreciate it so! Love and best wishes to you! xoxo
Whats the title of the fourth poem.
Hmm…thanks for commenting Manny. They actually don’t have titles; they just are. 🙂 Hehe. I hope you have a great week!