Subject: Write A Haiku
Posted by: UmberWunFayun
Date: Aug 13 18
Haiku is a beautiful form of Japanese poetry, where the feelings evoked by the words are the most important thing. Traditionally containing references to nature, weather, or the elements, nowadays a modern haiku can have any subject, as long as it follows the strict rhythm of three lines, containing 5, 7, and 5 syllables for a total of 17. Showcase your creative side, let out the poet within, and Impress us all with your writing skills! To start you off, here's my favourite modern haiku :
Posted by: UmberWunFayun
Date: Aug 13 18
Haiku is a beautiful form of Japanese poetry, where the feelings evoked by the words are the most important thing. Traditionally containing references to nature, weather, or the elements, nowadays a modern haiku can have any subject, as long as it follows the strict rhythm of three lines, containing 5, 7, and 5 syllables for a total of 17. Showcase your creative side, let out the poet within, and Impress us all with your writing skills! To start you off, here's my favourite modern haiku :
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Reply #1. Aug 13 18, 4:59 PM |
sectant
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Haiku lives next door With a friend who writes Haiku Just coincidence Reply #2. Aug 13 18, 7:46 PM |
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Reply #3. Aug 14 18, 4:54 AM |
WesleyCrusher
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Why is the Haiku always based on seventeen? Discrimination! Reply #4. Aug 14 18, 6:36 AM |
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Discrimination! The foolish hobgoblin of... ...Whoops, mixed up my quotes. Reply #5. Aug 14 18, 9:06 AM |
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Nature all around It's been all around for years Trees, clouds, it's all there Thanks for welcome Um Better a short sharp Haiku Than a long long verse And Wesley Crusher Your cat wears a robe and crown Fancy dress party? Reply #6. Aug 14 18, 9:35 AM |
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Reply #7. Aug 14 18, 9:42 AM |
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Halloween the film With Miss Jamie Lee Curtis Was pretty fun too Reply #8. Aug 14 18, 9:54 AM |
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Reply #9. Aug 14 18, 10:59 AM |
terraorca
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Haiku is easy not so, not at all to me Poems from Japan Reply #10. Aug 14 18, 11:58 AM |
| WesleyCrusher
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You know cats are kings Some way more than the others True felinity! Reply #11. Aug 14 18, 12:45 PM |
Jazmee27
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Shade trees are calming, if only I can find them; But where is the time? Reply #12. Aug 14 18, 1:43 PM |
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Haiku is my muse, Japan my favorite country; It is not so hard. Reply #13. Aug 14 18, 1:45 PM |
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The scariest film Is The Exorcist by far Nothing scarier Jaws has comedy To help relieve the tension But scary bits rock Reply #14. Aug 14 18, 8:08 PM |
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Reply #15. Aug 15 18, 1:36 AM |
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Did your friend's sister Watch Fatal Attraction too? Bunny in that one. Seriously though Wrong age to watch Exorcist Where did she watch it? Saw Director's Cut As well as first release print No new scares at all Reply #16. Aug 15 18, 2:50 AM |
flopsymopsy
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All bunnies are fine By definition they sniff The sweet air of peace Reply #17. Aug 15 18, 12:42 PM |
Mixamatosis
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Daughter saw a film At friend's birthday sleepover A nightmare woke her Reply #18. Aug 15 18, 1:28 PM |
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Wesley Crusher's cat Was crowned the King of felines No alley cat he Reply #19. Aug 15 18, 1:32 PM |
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Writing Haikus seems Easier than Limericks And just as much fun Reply #20. Aug 15 18, 1:34 PM |
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