On the Cow Shed

On the Cow Shed - form Summary

Sparse Haiku, Sharp Juxtaposition

This short haiku compresses a scene into three stark images: a cow shed, hard winter rain, and a cock crowing. As a haiku, it relies on juxtaposition and the seasonal marker of winter to evoke atmosphere quickly. The abrupt shift from weather to sound functions like a kire, creating a momentary pause and emotional resonance rather than a narrative; the poem's form makes the single instant feel both concrete and suggestive.