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This haiku employs synesthesia to describe the sound of a duck's call against the darkening sea, perhaps evoking the fading light and sense of serenity. The syllables match with 'sea darkens—' (3 but often stretched), 'the wild duck's call' (5), 'is faintly white' (5).

This haiku reflects on solitude and introspection, as the poet listens to the sound of rain in a mountainous setting, conveying a sense of peace. The 5-7-5 syllable structure has 'winter seclusion -' (5), 'listening, that evening,' (7), 'to the rain in the mountain' (7).

The haiku creates a scene where the extinguishing of a lamp invites the presence of the cool night stars. The syllable structure adheres to 'the lamp once out' (5), 'cool stars enter' (4 but traditionally accepted in the pattern to keep the essence), 'the window frame' (5).

The haiku captures the enormity and complexity of life even within something as small as a dewdrop, hinting at the universality of struggle. The syllable distribution consists of 'a world of dew,' (5), 'and within every dewdrop' (7), 'a world of struggle' (5).

The haiku contrasts the fading sound of bells with the persisting scent of flowers, implying a sense of permanence amidst transience. The syllables are 'temple bells die out.' (5), 'the fragrant blossoms remain.' (7), 'a perfect evening!' (5).

The haiku suggests a break in continuity, where the clouds give people respite from the constant presence of the moon, possibly hinting at the relief from persistent thoughts. The syllable count is 'clouds appear' (3 but commonly adjusted), 'and bring to men a chance to rest' (8), 'from looking at the moon' (6).

The juxtaposition in this haiku between the stillness and the penetrating sound of a cicada suggests a moment of profound insight or awakening. The syllable count falls into 'calm and serene' (4 but usually accepted), 'the sound of a cicada' (7), 'penetrates the rock' (5).

This haiku alludes to the passing of time and the imperceptible movements in nature through the motion of moonlight and shadows. The syllable count is 'light of the moon' (5), 'moves west, flowers' shadows' (7), 'creep eastward' (5).

This haiku speaks to the loneliness and starkness of winter, with only the sound of wind breaking the monotonous color. The syllables are divided into 'winter solitude—' (5), 'in a world of one color' (7), 'the sound of wind' (5).

This haiku communicates a sense of potential and hope, where the poet imagines a barren tree in full bloom, suggesting an inner shift despite outer lifelessness. The 5-7-5 syllables are 'dead tree in winter -' (5), 'my imaginations are' (7), 'filled with blossoms' (5).

The haiku captures the beauty of nature, intertwining the imagery of rain, flowers, and the sunset. The 5-7-5 syllable format consists of 'in the twilight rain' (5), 'these brilliant-hued hibiscus -' (7), 'a lovely sunset' (5).

This haiku illustrates a simple yet profound natural occurrence, bringing attention to the sound made by frogs entering water, emphasizing the sensory experience. The 5-7-5 syllables are 'the old pond;' (4 but often permissible), 'frogs jump in—' (4), 'sound of water' (5).

This haiku reflects on the ephemeral nature of life and glory, using summer grass to symbolize the remnants of warriors' dreams. The 5-7-5 form counts 'the summer grasses—' (5), 'all that remains of brave soldiers’' (7), 'dreams' (1 but typically extended to convey a lingering thought).

This haiku deals with themes of aging, inheritance, and the passage of time, reflecting the poet's recognition of their parent in themselves. The structure has 'first autumn morning:' (5), 'the mirror I stare into' (7), 'shows my father’s face' (5).