Banyan tree

A haiku

Photo by Turquo Cabbit on Unsplash

banyan tree… tribal elders wait for the children

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Beneath the wide shelter of the banyan tree, waiting becomes its own quiet act of care. The elders sit within the shade of memory and experience, their attention turned toward those who will carry the future forward. The scene feels timeless, held together by patience, presence, and the enduring rhythm between generations.

First published on NaHaiWriMo.

Curious how these small moments become haiku? I’ve written a short guide called *The Three-Minute Haiku System*, which shows a simple way to turn an observation into a draft haiku in just a few minutes.