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CharlieZ · 70-79, M
Few examples of traditional ones from Yosa Buson (1716-1784).
A mountain village
under the piled-up snow
the sound of wáter.
The summer river:
although there is a bridge, my horse
goes through the water.
Be aware that in those ones, the translation may not show the "forms" and structure you should follow and give them when writing one in English.
I´m sure you´ve received those formal criteria in class.
If you need us to post those "rules", just say it and I will be glad to do it.
A mountain village
under the piled-up snow
the sound of wáter.
The summer river:
although there is a bridge, my horse
goes through the water.
Be aware that in those ones, the translation may not show the "forms" and structure you should follow and give them when writing one in English.
I´m sure you´ve received those formal criteria in class.
If you need us to post those "rules", just say it and I will be glad to do it.
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CharlieZ · 70-79, M
@Fernie It´s a good one.
Remember this: Beyond purism, it´s much more important for the 5-7-5 sequence to be in the sound, the heard rythm, than in the plain sintaxis.
Also, read how each one of the lines "conceptually" relate to the others, given the position in the Haiku.
Another clue.
The appreciation of a Haiku should come not only nor mainly from the words, but from the "picture" they invoque in the mind.
A zen "painture" made with words.
Remember this: Beyond purism, it´s much more important for the 5-7-5 sequence to be in the sound, the heard rythm, than in the plain sintaxis.
Also, read how each one of the lines "conceptually" relate to the others, given the position in the Haiku.
Another clue.
The appreciation of a Haiku should come not only nor mainly from the words, but from the "picture" they invoque in the mind.
A zen "painture" made with words.
BrandyCream · 22-25, F
5, 7, then 5.
Sylibles among three lines.
Really quite easy.
Sylibles among three lines.
Really quite easy.
BrandyCream · 22-25, F
Fernie · F
@BrandyCream It IS fun! I love yours...it won't let me BA your answer but it is the best
BrandyCream · 22-25, F
Pfuzylogic · M
Important to make the middle line of 7 syllables be the conceptual link between the first and third line.
Quizzical · 46-50, M
Fragrant willow tree,
Blossoms cascading around,
Spring arrives at last.
Blossoms cascading around,
Spring arrives at last.
Fernie · F
Ok...what do you think of this one...can you guess the theme or subject?
The sheets are puffed out
fitted corners catch the wind
popping pins away
The sheets are puffed out
fitted corners catch the wind
popping pins away
There's a useful tool on poetrysoup.com. a traditional one contains a reference to nature. There are some ok examples on here, I think.
SW-User
That's so cool Fernie
I'm not great at them, really
hey, whatever right?
I'm not great at them, really
hey, whatever right?
Fernie · F
@SW-User Sounds like you've tried them though...I'm a bit intimidated
SW-User
@Fernie 5, 7, 5. First and last sentence have 5 syllables, middle has 7. like I just did that's all you have to remember.
fun4us2b · M
pounce on me so you
can find opportunity
in baking bacon
lol, is it supposed to make sense?
can find opportunity
in baking bacon
lol, is it supposed to make sense?
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
Let the thoughts flow through
A natural thing, Haiku
A river streaming
A natural thing, Haiku
A river streaming