Yes, that’s the plural form of “haiku”. There ends my knowledge of Japanese. Since it was so hot last night, here’s something from Issa, whose name translates to “a bubble in brewing tea.” (Maybe you shouldn’t take my word for it, though.)

Under a full moon
yet still not cool:
the straw mat.

And, for good measure, here’s something from the SPAM haiku site, going strong since 1998. This is number 48, and incorporates hobos, too.

Sing the hobo’s blues:
SPAM for breakfast, SPAM for lunch,
SPAM for dinner, too.