More Haiku from Haibane Renmei

Cocoon Dream

That one possession

brought into this nesting place-

Names me every day.

Nemu

Books piled upon books

Close my eyes for a moment-

Where did the time go!

Kana

The old tower clock

I fixed its bell! Hear it ring!

What, now make it stop?

Paul S-P

More Haibane-ku

Here are two more Haikus from Haibane Renmei. I took a little liberty in speculating about the Toga outside of the wall.

Day of Flight

A forest stone step
Then, Light! Complete! To the sky!
Halo left behind.

Toga

Now silence, silence
See and trade, my hands to talk
Outside we will sing!

- Paul S-P

Haibane haiku

Rakka bound

Hidden wings blacken

Kuu’s memory haunting me

Cold, short days, alone.

- Paul S-P