Matsuo Bashō
Bad Haiku
Haiku #39939
Bright yellow apples
Ripe juicy, tied to the tree
Waiting to be plucked

Held restrained helpless
Sting of anticipation
Pleasures yet to come

A private pleasure
Vulnerable open fruit
Our feast to enjoy

Haiku #39939
Posted: October 19, 2007 6:07 am ET
Poet & location: William Nippress