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Fractured Haiku/Senryu

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Fractured Haiku/Senryu

A place for those addicted to 5/7/5 or a more cynical, darkly funny version...Come get your fix.

Members: 76
Latest Activity: Mar 16

Format

The format is simple: three lines of verse with 5/7/5 syllables, respectively.
Haiku, traditionally, must include at least one image of nature, a seasonal reference, a "cutting word" that acts as a kind of verbal punctuation mark which signals the moment of separation of two juxaposed images, and no punctuation or similes; senryu is generally about human foibles. There are more rules to be found in the links below, if you're a purist...but WE BREAK MOST OF THE RULES HERE.

Each new discussion should act as a topic for haiku/senryu from the whole group. So, for example, the discussion "Joy" is a place to write about whatever lifts your spirits or puts a smile on your face. Sometimes, the author of a discussion may have particular criteria for what you are to write; for instance, he or she may ask that you use a specific word or words in your haiku/senryu. So be sure to read the author's instructions.

Everyone is free to post a new discussion...and please do. The more topics, the better.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senry%C5%AB

Discussion Forum

Lovers 427 Replies

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Valentines 31 Replies

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The New Year/Hogmanay 50 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Jan 14.

Holiday Wishes 82 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by metub4 Dec 31, 2023.

Winter 81 Replies

Started by Quinn. Last reply by Angharad Dec 22, 2023.

Confusion 11 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Dec 22, 2023.

Thanks Giving 41 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Nov 23, 2023.

Autumn 12 Replies

Started by Quinn. Last reply by Angharad Oct 31, 2023.

Halloween 41 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Oct 31, 2023.

July 4th 40 Replies

Started by metub4. Last reply by Angharad Jul 4, 2023.

Father's Day 37 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Jun 18, 2023.

Memorial Day 39 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad May 29, 2023.

Spring 68 Replies

Started by d's girl. Last reply by Angharad May 15, 2023.

Mothers 36 Replies

Started by Scott Williamson. Last reply by Angharad May 14, 2023.

May Day/Beltain 4 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad May 2, 2023.

Veterans Day 9 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Nov 11, 2022.

Children 67 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Oct 25, 2022.

Labor Day 21 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by Angharad Sep 3, 2022.

Mindfulness 109 Replies

Started by PartTimeBrewer. Last reply by Angharad Dec 6, 2021.

Loss 25 Replies

Started by Angharad. Last reply by BellaG Jul 15, 2021.

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Comment by Scott Williamson on October 6, 2011 at 7:45am
A tribute...
iCan

iWill
Pick up the pieces
When things fall apart
And puzzle out
A prettier picture.

iAm
Succeed(ing) still despite
When rocks are thrown
And hit their mark
A bruised brilliance. 

iShould
Throw caution to the wind
When faced with a choice
And aim at transcendence
A lunar legacy.

iMight
Discover greater reflect
When faced with obstacles
And still to persevere
A sparkling struggle.

iMust
Play games with fate
When kicked with doubt
And start to ascertain
A willing wonder. 

iWill
Draw inspiration
When faced with blocks
And carry on
A daring dream. 

iCan
Because you did.

 

Written By: jayarrarr.writes@gmail.com

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Update: Hear here.

Comment by Daddieo on August 28, 2011 at 7:05am

dark and yellow skies

future to be determined

let it come I say

 

I hope all are safe and secure this eventful day on the Eastern shores and in New England.  Be well.  Be safe.

Comment by Angharad on August 26, 2011 at 1:02pm
I love that, Daddieo! What a wonderful way to express it.
Comment by Daddieo on August 12, 2011 at 5:15am

life,laughter and love

innocence leaves little bits

of me on the floor

Comment by Daddieo on August 12, 2011 at 5:06am
What fun, metub4...great photo to illustrate the point!
Comment by metub4 on July 2, 2011 at 6:58am

someone once told me

I had monkey on my back

I thought they were quacked

 

Comment by Angharad on June 23, 2011 at 6:51pm
Daddieo...your haiku and your photographs are amazing! You must have several books of photography under your belt. For some uncomplicated, quick fun, however, you should go to blurb.com and construct a book combining them, as you did here. Blurb gives you flexibility to create the book you imagine, and it's remarkably inexpensive. A plus is, you don't go through the hassles of traditional publishing.
Comment by Daddieo on June 13, 2011 at 10:13am

breath, life, sun is mine

diving deep needing nothing

wanting only you

Comment by Daddieo on June 6, 2011 at 5:03am

silhouette my soul

silent, serene as glass ponds

awaiting the sun

Comment by Daddieo on May 18, 2011 at 7:04am

Your Face...eyes, lips, skin

Sweet wrappings for your mind...soul

Always my daydream

 

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