Kiyoshi's Walk / Karlins (Author), Mark (Author), Wong;Nicole (Illustrator)
Lee and Low
2021
After Kiyoshi watches his grandfather, Eto, compose his delicate haiku, he wonders out loud: "Where do poems come from?" His grandfather answers by taking him on a walk through their city, where they see a cat perched on a hill of oranges; hear the fluttering of wings; imagine what's behind a tall wall; and discuss their walk, with each incident inspiring a wonderful new haiku from Eto. As Kiyoshi discovers that poems come from the way the world outside of us meets the world within each of us, he also finds the courage to write a haiku of his own. - From Amazon
Poetry - Haiku
Love that this is a poem book with a narrative not just a collection on a theme. I think its easier for new ears to follow. I like that it focuses on using senses to observe the world and find inspiration.
My own haiku written while working on homework
Knee up to my chin
Wedding cake bakes warm and brown
read. study. I'm home.