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January Haiku

by Kåre เลียม Enga

Rated: 13+ · User Poll · Nature · #2265665

Short haiku-ish attempts at a Japanese form.

Poll Question:

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Rules (which follow Japanese form):

— focus on the moment as observer
— no caps, periods, rhyme,
— present tense
— Kigo or seasonal word
— one main verb
— 8-17 syllables (not complete sentences)
— the 2 contrasting images that create an "aha" or puzzle for reader to discover what you know.

My offerings bend a couple of these rules, so be careful. Don't imitate me!

Could you humor me and choose your favorite?

Poll Options:

the morning dew / falls from winter's ornaments / one tear too heavy
ashes of a bird / buried in the yard / last night's dinner
autumn leaves / quiver, hide under bushes / calico kittens
chickadees / chirp around the table / phone messages
children dressed-up / waving in the morning / flags half-staff
snow turns to rain / mists across the northern hills / rain turns to snow
midges rising / dance between lamplights / swallows swooping
young girls twirl / slipping on black ice / the mailman falls
a diamonded ring / glinting in the mirror / midnight stars

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January Haiku (Poll)

January Haiku

Short haiku-ish attempts at a Japanese form.