Floating Worlds Haiku Poem by Chen-ou Liu

on maple leaves
glittering raindrops gather -
floating worlds


Editor's First Choice Haiku
Berry Blue Haiku, #1, June 2010

Editor's Comment

GL: We were all enchanted by the imagery of this haiku. The idea of mini floating worlds sent our imaginations soaring. Upon reading it, I visualize the calm moment after rain has subsided, with sunshine reflecting off raindrops which have gathered on leaves.

At first I imagined this as a summer haiku, with the leaves still in the trees, but the floating worlds could also be interpreted to mean the leaves are falling gently to the ground, or perhaps the raindrops are gathering on the newly-fallen leaves. Autumn colors also add vibrancy to the image. An outstanding haiku.'