Temple Bells Die Out

Temple Bells Die Out - form Summary

Haiku's Sharp Seasonal Juxtaposition

This poem is a traditional haiku that uses compressed imagery and a sharp cut between two scenes: the dying temple bells and remaining fragrant blossoms. The brief three-line form forces an immediate, present-tense perception and a concise juxtaposition of sound ending and lingering scent. That spare structure highlights the poem's quiet meditation on transience and beauty, inviting readers to hold both dissolution and persistence in a single, condensed moment.