Environmental Haiku Collection ~ by John Hansen

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   Misbah786posted 21 months ago

   Please take some time to read John's lovely collection of haiku poems
   
   Here's the link: https://hubpages.com/literature/Environ … Collection
   
   John, I really enjoyed your collection of haiku poems; they're all fantastic. I especially loved the second one. The poem at the end is also beautiful. I'm not sure what that type of poem is called, but I'll research about it. Have a wonderful weekend.
   Blessings to you!

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   Jodahposted 21 months ago

   Hi Misbah, you were fast at sharing this article. I have since added three more haiku specifically about pollution. Thank you for the generous comment, and I am glad you particularly liked the second haiku. Good luck finding what form the last poem is called. Blessings.

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      Misbah786posted 21 months agoin reply to this

      John, I just got back from visiting my brother's grave in Valencia. Today is Eid, and according to our culture, we go to visit loved ones' graves on Eid. It is to show them that we miss them and remember them during religious occasions and festivals. So when I logged in, the first thing I saw was your hub.

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         Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

         Happy Eid, Misbah. I don’t know if that is an appropriate sentiment after visiting the graves of loved ones, but I hope it is.

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            Misbah786posted 21 months agoin reply to this

            Thank you, John. You are a very thoughtful friend. God bless you! 

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   RozlinMohsinposted 21 months ago

   Beautiful haikus on environmental issues. I enjoyed reading them, John. I also like the last sacrifice poem. Thank you for sharing.
   
   Thank you, Misbah for sharing John's article.

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   Jodahposted 21 months ago

   Rozlin, thank you for reading this article. I appreciate your kind comment and am glad you enjoyed the poems.

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   Pamela99posted 21 months ago

   This is an excellent group of poems about the environment and pollution, John. I really like the haiku. Environmental issues are so important. There are some things we all can do, like recycle. You covered the topic very well with all of your poetry.

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      Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Pamela. I am pleased that you enjoyed reading these poems about the environment. It is an important issue and needs to be written about.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 21 months ago

   Great work John.
   
   I believe that poem is called a cinquain.
   
   It is absolutely great.  We do use trees to create our writing paper.
   
   Loved the haikus also.   The environment is definitely changing as you show.
   
   We need to explore nature and take pride in our environment.

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      Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

      I thought it may have been a cinquain, Brenda, but it doesn’t quite fit the description. Yes, we need to give the environment top priority. Thank you for the encouraging comment as always.

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         Brenda Arledgeposted 21 months agoin reply to this

         John...
         It might not be, but it's close.
         
         You'll just have to create a unique name for it by John Hansen...
         
         Either way...
         The poem is fantastic.
         
         Strong verse.

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            Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

            Yes, it is close. Maybe Misbah will find something, if not, yes, I may have to give it a name…a hansen lol.

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               Misbah786posted 21 months agoin reply to this

               Oooppsss! I am back
               
               So, captain, according to my investigation, it is called 'Diamante.' The writing format is the same, but the style of composition is probably different. ( I'm not sure if it's the same, but this is the only one I found that is similar to your style.)
               
               The Diamante is a form similar to the Cinquain. The text forms the shape of a diamond.
               Line 1: Noun or subject - one word
               Line 2: Two Adjectives that describe line 1
               Line 3: Three 'ing words that describe line 1
               Line 4: Four nouns - the first two are connected with line 1; the last two are connected with line 7
               Line 5: Three 'ing words that describe line 7
               Line 6: Two adjectives that describe line 7
               Line 7: Noun Synonym for the subject
               
               An example is-
               
                                 Pencil
                            Sharp, skinny
                  Writing, answering, erasing
                    Wood, lead, ink, plastic
                  Drawing, smudging, leaking
                     Durable, comfortable
                                     Pen
               
               (I am not sure if it is looking like a diamond)
               
               https://sites.google.com/a/mha65.org/sc … s-for-kids
               
               If the research results aren't satisfactory, we can name the poem as 'John Hansen's Style.'

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                  Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

                  Thanks for investigating this, Misbah. The number of words to each line is the same, so yes, roughly a diamond shape. I just didn’t follow the rules of adjectives, “ing” words etc. So, I guess it is “diamante”.. John style.

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                     Misbah786posted 21 months agoin reply to this

                     Yes! So now we know what it's called.... "John's Style Diamente"

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                        Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

                        

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                     Brenda Arledgeposted 21 months agoin reply to this

                     I've enjoyed this friendly banter between you and Misbah...
                     Laughter for the day.
                     
                     Might I suggest that John start the Hansen Principles...
                     A way to write poetry created by a poet.
                     
                     Maybe introduce some self made strategies and Hansen Formularies....like this Diamente style with a twist of John's flavor.

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                        Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

                        I am glad you enjoyed our banter, Brenda. That is a good suggestion by you too..the Hansen Principles…has a ring to it. “Formularies” though….I don’t think I can even pronounce that. I will practice.

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                           Brenda Arledgeposted 21 months agoin reply to this

                           I like the sound of Hansen Principles....it just sounds right.
                           
                           Run with it.

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   surovi99posted 21 months ago

   I loved the haikus, John, based on environmental issues. I enjoyed the last poem on "Sacrifice" also. They all sure bring an awareness that nature should be preserved without letting the various species of animals go extinct. Thank you for sharing.
   
   Thank you, Misbah, for sharing John's work.

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      Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

      Hello, Rosina. Thank you for reading these environmental poems. I am glad you found the message to be worthwhile.

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   ravirajan01posted 21 months ago

   Wonderful haikus John. All are real eye-openers and I hope we realize our blunders soon and start rectifying them at the earliest. You have inspired me to write this tanka :
   
   John's Brilliant Haikus
   Bring tears of joy and disgust
   in equal measure.
   Joy in reading the poems.
   Disgust thinking man's blunders
   
   Thanks, Misbah for sharing

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   Jodahposted 21 months ago

   Thank you for the generous comment, Ravi. Also, I love that tanka. Thanks for sharing.

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    Farah N Huqposted 21 months ago

    Very thoughtful and creative Haikus, John! I didn't know about Haikus before joining HubPages and I only made one attempt. Haikus are a good example that “word count” shouldn’t be a measure of the quality of your work. Evoke the thought and let the reader think. Small and concise and yet full of meaning...A wonderful collection!

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    Jodahposted 21 months ago

    Hi Farah, I never wrote a haiku before joining HubPages either. It is an interesting style of poetry and can say a lot in a few words. Thank you for reading and for your kind comment.

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    aesta1posted 21 months ago

    Hi, John. I could feel your deep love for our environment which is suffering these days. As I walk through the trees, I enjoy it so much that I wish future generations will also have the same pleasure.

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    Jodahposted 21 months ago

    Hello Mary, I am glad that my love of the environment was evident through my poems. It is something we all must cherish and strive to protect for future generations. Thanks for reading.

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    ChitrangadaSharanposted 21 months ago

    Hello John!
    Excellent article to stress upon the environmental issues, through your poetic words. I loved all the haikus, and the last poem. You have covered almost all the important matters of concern related to the protection of our environment.
    Thank you for spreading awareness through your creativity. Brilliant!!
    Thank you Misbah for sharing this in the forum.
    My best wishes to both of you.

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       Jodahposted 21 months agoin reply to this

       Chitrangada, hello. Thank you for your positive and supporting comment in regards to protecting the environment. As writers it is our duty to try to educate and spread the message whenever we have an opportunity.
       I appreciate your kind words.

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    ravirajan01posted 21 months ago

    Brenda, let us give it a scientific twist - how about "Hansen's Poetic equation?"

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    Jodahposted 21 months ago

    Haha Ravi, gee that would make me sound like some kind of cross between Einstein and Frost. Sounds good though

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    Jodahposted 21 months ago

    How about “Hansen’s Theory of Poetivity”?

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    ravirajan01posted 21 months ago

    Ok.Let us define the equation-
    
    P = HC2
    
    Where
    
    P = Hansen's Poetic energy.
    H = Hansen's poetic mass
    C = Speed at which John writes poetry.

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    Jodahposted 21 months ago

    Good one, Ravi. That is great.

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