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Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (6 of 17)

This is the 6th 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 # 6

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

You can Haiku Too?

Posted Thursday Mar 20

Mike - I'd like to take a stab at your I.Q.

Wit and Smarts alone

Find a dog with fleas and shown

A smart man indeed

(03/20/08 11:44PM) — Robert Slick

Really like your blog.
It keeps me reading for more.
Sand under my toes.

(03/21/08 08:57AM) — Mike Mueller

Jason and Robert - You guys are getting way too good at this Haiku thing.  Thanks!

 

 

You can Haiku Too?

 

I instinctively planned to comment in haiku, but you boys intimidate me!!

Just 'cause I like March Madness, I wouldn't get out on the floor to play ball. Same applies here. 

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