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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harbilked 
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Brian, delete that Haiku, other employees Found it offensive Reply #121. Apr 09 19, 8:49 AM |
Blackdresss
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So, um? What was that? Or do I really want to know? Probably not. Reply #122. Aug 01 19, 8:31 AM |
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I've missed fun Haikus! Being ambushed? Not so much. Not at all. Really. Reply #123. Aug 01 19, 8:33 AM |
| Blackdresss
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What happened to our Fake Song Titles thread? I need to laugh that hard! Now! Reply #124. Aug 01 19, 8:35 AM |
terraorca
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It seems so simple People need to get along Talk to each other Respect for yourself Might be the best place to start Then other people Will begin to see We are not so different A conversation Sitting face to face Fear is not an option now Only love will cure Reply #125. Aug 07 19, 1:11 AM |
UmberWunFayun
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Reply #126. Aug 07 19, 3:03 AM |
Chavs
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Jam packed with flavour Last year's autumn blackberries Make summer puddings Reply #127. Aug 07 19, 10:38 AM |
Skyflyerjen
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You’ve been so busy Breaking people here and there You’re such a bully Something from your past? Were you bullied to death too? Or maybe it’s me Too easy to tease Easy target for you now Your ammo hurts me Eggshells hurt my feet Better not speak the truth here Risk the wrath of you Reply #128. Aug 07 19, 12:58 PM |
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Another friend gone Got in trouble for nothing See you in a month What happened to him No fun talking to a wall No answers for us Reply #129. Sep 18 19, 12:05 PM |
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I see no evil Scary words are ripped from me Precious kids see this! I hear no evil Lalala, I hear nothing Ignorance is bliss I speak no evil Stepping around the meaning Bite my tongue for you Reply #130. Sep 18 19, 12:05 PM |
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Reply #131. Sep 18 19, 2:22 PM |
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Scars are everywhere Some outside, others inside Deeper ones hurt worse Reply #132. Sep 18 19, 2:32 PM |
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Reply #133. Oct 03 19, 5:37 AM |
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A light is missing I wonder if it’ll be seen Ever again, friend Smothering that light Creativity? Hell no! Not allowed here, friend An entire month with No bright and happy light just Doesn’t feel right to me What did you guys do I think those wings are now sad Sadder than before Reply #134. Oct 03 19, 10:05 AM |
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Jo, you clearly have a gift! You make it look easy. You're gifted. Reply #135. Oct 03 19, 10:05 AM |
Gil_Galad
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Sitting in darkness Another day gone by Sun is up again That sounded serious What was I tryin' to say? Oh well it's late So here's another This time about Japan Also known as Nippon People there are nice But sadly spoke no English 'Nidai taxi!' Reply #136. Jan 10 20, 10:54 AM |
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My heart's a bird in Your chest - a cage to branch from Branch from branch to branch Deliberate mis- Translation of Olga Bu- -zova - Voditza Since I was up all Night listening to a night- -cored version of this Reply #137. Mar 30 20, 11:57 PM |
Nahthen
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The Osprey hunting, dives for a perch and a trout, Unfortunate fish. Reply #138. May 12 20, 7:33 AM |
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A maze of quicksand Uranus's hurricanes Got to the exit Transient journey Through infinite cloud expanse The nightingale flies Reply #139. Aug 07 20, 5:11 AM |
Ilona_Ritter
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Pain is not much fun Yet, one must always endure Keep on keeping on Reply #140. May 15 22, 10:53 AM |
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