If there is more skill
Than just counting syllables
I can’t write haiku
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13 responses to “I Don’t Even Know The Rules”
James possesses skill
In counting the syllables
I like your haikus
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Haikus that are liked
Probably have merit though
May not be haikus
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It’s rarely about
emotion and heartfelt art
it’s the counting parts
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My ones today cover a similar concern as it happens. (Must get used to comments on others blogs not having any editing…)
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I’ve written many
Error strewn comments in haste
I’ve regretted none
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The number of haiku
I’ve managed to do..?
None that I can count.
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A fine observea-
-tion, but haiku are ea-
-sy with no standards
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I’m afraid to say
It’s easier to write
Novels than haiku
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That may well be so
But bad haiku are quicker
For empty content
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It seems the rules are
there are no rules
so carry on regardless
https://www.readpoetry.com/10-vivid-haikus-to-leave-you-breathless/
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If no rules apply
Then I’ll continue to write
Many bad haikus
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I think Darlene could relate to what you’ve said. She was great at counting syllables.
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It’s a lost art in many ways
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