This is the 15th of 17 entries I've written for the "Mortgage Creative Writing Challenge".
The traditional Japanese Haiku format follows the syllable pattern of 5 - 7 - 5.
The writer might bring in a word or concept (kiga) that evokes memories of a particular season.
The last line is usually in sharp contrast (caesura) to the body of the poem.
I chose to backdrop each poem with a traditional Japanese watercolor or photograph. Some in contrast, others not.
To the Haiku purist the following might not be proper in the strict sense. Your latitude is appreciated.
Mortgage Haiku # 15
Why 17? It is the total number of syllables in a Haiku, no other reason.
Why separate them? Each one should be read and engaged individually.
You can find my whole series here: Mortgage Haiku
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That's too funny! Thanks for sharing!
I'm getting depressed as we near the end of this series :(
Tell Garreth to stop laughing.
Thank God these things are almost done. I'm ready to get back to your regular blog posts =/ I never did catch up on these.
Garreth - Thank you!
Jennifer - This isn't as dark as # 1, 2, 4 and 7. Maybe the last two might bring a little sunshine ? We shall see.
Lisa - Love you to bits. Haiku is not for everyone. That's ok. And just so you know, this isn't good Haiku stuff at all. I break a bunch of different rules.
I think I'll get you to join
They can help you!
For fun I get the RSS feed for a Daily Beer haiku.
Here's todays...