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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

0 posted 2001-07-10 12:57 PM

Mastering Haiku

Haiku is a poem that’s subtly penned
The less that you write, the more praise they extend
The more you extend it, the less it is worth
And value decreases, if not of the earth

Haiku is a poem where syllables count
And pens become nervous as syllables mount
The shorter the better, the clear, more profound
A twist at the finish, a jewel in your crown

No need to write words, only syllables do
And what is peculiar about a Haiku
The essence is crucial, the moment’s in tact
You’ve captured an unwitnessed little known fact

The fewer the facts, the more potent the brew
They’ll savor the taste of well written Haiku
The better it’s written, the less there’s to read
Sometimes they’re so short, there’s not even a need

So just write a title, omitting the verse
A lengthy Haiku is conceivably worse
And some will be fooled by the shortness of phrase
And lavish the poet with honor and praise

Shorter is better and nothing is best
Write nothing and put your fine skills to the test
And that is the way that you write a Haiku
There is nothing to it, and nothing will do

Elizabeth Santos

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

1 posted 2001-07-10 01:40 AM

I was going to respond with a haiku, but nothing will do just fine too! Absolutely great and so clever, I really enjoyed this one.

If I made you smile today then I did my job!
~* Mysteria *~

Irish Rose
Member Patricius

since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

2 posted 2001-07-10 06:01 AM

I have only written a few but this explains it so much better for me. Thank you!

Janet Marie
Member Laureate

since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

3 posted 2001-07-10 06:56 AM

When writing Haiku
less is more ... tis true
that last line must have poetic impact
while keeping that syllable count intact
and while I have ~much~ admire
for those who are gifted at Haiku inspire
The gift of a muse of succinctity
was just not bestowed on me
(hense my long winded poetry)

very clever and creative write Liz...
and cadence cool as well.
Cute idea for a poem
jm

Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom
Precious rhythm you are my guide
These days are sacred, my heart is humble
Oh warrior show me the light

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

4 posted 2001-07-10 09:56 AM

BRAVA!
~*~
natures's way
life death and rebirth
recurring

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

5 posted 2001-07-11 06:58 PM

The Poetic Handbook of Poems

Like it??? You could do it you know. . . show us how to write poems with lessons in poetic form!!

Love it Liz. . .

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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2001-07-11 10:14 PM

At last I understand the world of Haiku! Thanks.

Betty Lou Hebert

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