Hugs, Haiku Options

[Larry]

Hugs

Surrounded by warmth
Consoling, comforting, love
Touching skin and soul

This is probably considered to be Senryu in a Haiku format and in that format, shouldn't be titled but I title all my Haiku. One of the liberties we Westerner's take when striving to emulate that beautiful Japanese art form.

[Sekhmet]

Good morning Snow - it was so good of you to, 'jump in', to hand me a torch to light the path of a would-be Haiku writer. I'll go and explore.
I admit to feeling at a loss about how to comment on a Haiku, (or anything similar) written by someone who is almost certain to be more aware of the conventions than myself.

I am reminded of the story of an extremely ancient expert on the subject of old Japanese Ivory - renowned for his ability to tell genuine old ivory carvings from the ubiquitous modern fake artifacts.
A much younger ivory dealer came to him, and asked;
" Tell me master, how can I, too, become infallible in my judgement of old ivory?'
The master replied
'Give me a month of your time, and I will teach you how it is done.'
The would-be master agreed at once, and was led into a room which was totally bare, apart from a simple rush mat,and a low rosewood table.
The old master silently gestured to the mat. 'Sit! Sit!' He then took from the voluminous sleeve of his robe - two intricately carved ivory figurines. He placed one figurine into his student's right hand,saying
'This is genuine ancient ivory.'
He placed the other figure into his student's left hand, and said
'This is an excellent modern copy.'
He turned and left.
For one whole month, the student sat on the mat, holding the two ivory figures, and drinking the cool water and plain rice which was brought to him each day.
After one month, the old master returned to the room.
The student sprang to his feet,
'I have done as you said, master - what will you show me next?'
The Old master smilingly waved the young man away, saying
You have already learned all there is to know on the subject.'

Thanks again,
Leo