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This essay presents haiku writings in which the author began to submit work to Robert Spiess of "Modern Haiku." He mentions that the speculations of Bob about the art of writing haiku enticed him and the comments of Bob transcended the genre and became a consideration of how to live one's life. Moreover, he adds that the suggestion of Bob for the revision of his haiku was essential for his progress as a haikuist.

An untitled haiku by Wally Swist is presented. First Line: afternoon snow beginning... Last Line: of spruce.

Presents an untitled haiku poem excerpted from "New Haven Poems," by Wally Swist. First Line: admiring itself; Last Line: her blue kimono.

Presents an untitled haiku poem excerpted from "New Haven Poems," by Wally Swist. First Line: woodpecker's shadow... Last Line: fragrance of the pines.

Presents an untitled haiku poem excerpted from "New Haven Poems," by Wally Swist. First Line: blue moon in October— Last Line: on cool steel.

Presents an untitled haiku poem excerpted from "New Haven Poems," by Wally Swist. First Line: she glances at; Last Line: pleasantly swaying hips.

Presents an untitled haiku poem excerpted from "New Haven Poems," by Wally Swist. First Line: sprays of acacia blossoms; Last Line: spring rain.

Presents an untitled haiku poem excerpted from "New Haven Poems," by Wally Swist. First Line: the storm fades into; Last Line: is still laced with snow.

Presents an untitled haiku poem by Wally Swist. First Line: a dusting of snow— Last Line: shines through my window.

Presents an untitled haiku poem beginning "a black cat pads across...," by Wally Swist.