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| Haiku symbol, per lisamorlock.com |
A haiku is a poem with Japanese roots that abides by a particular rhythm (at least as it has been translated into American English form).
The (again, American English version) poem consists of one stanza with three lines. The first is five syllables, the second is seven, and the third is back to five. I have very distinct memories of haiku building in third and fourth grade.
A how-to is an instructive guide that tells you how to do ... something.
As I love to mix and match things here at writercize, I would like to challenge you to write a very short how-to in haiku.
writercize: Using the haiku format of three lines and a 5,7,5 syllable pattern, write instructions on how to accomplish the task of your choice.
It can be any sort of task, from cooking to cleaning to writing to car maintenance ... literally wherever your mind takes you! Fair warning, once you start, it can be addictive.
Leave your writercize as a comment, and please do include a link back to your blog so I can pay you a visit!
Click "read more" for writercizer sample response haiku how-to poems about: how to make a PB & J, how to tie shoelaces and how to write a haiku.
writercizer sample response:Haiku How-To: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Two slices of bread.
Peanut butter, jelly too.
Spread thick. Smoosh. In mouth.
Haiku How-To: Tie Shoelaces
Cross laces. Under
Through. Pull. Two big loops.
Cross. Under. Through. Pull.
Haiku How-To: Write a Haiku
Count the syllables.
Five, seven, five on three lines.
Pick good topic. Write.
In the more traditional versions of Haiku, it is also expected to have reference to a season. Some say that the three lines (an Americanized version) are to express when, where, and what of the topic. I have seen many takes on it, but I prefer the constraints of the traditional as it was shared with me.
ReplyDeleteHere is my A-Z site for Haiku:
I~ Iris .
Here is one for nature.
ReplyDeleteWhy should we destroy
something we cannot create
just so we can toy
Skillet running hot
ReplyDeleteAs strips of bacon slide down
Scent of morning found.
(Made the last line as counterpoint like in traditional haiku)
Playing piano:
ReplyDeleteFingers on the keys
Chopin's music comes alive
darn accidentals
You're right, these are addictive.
ReplyDeleteGolfing:
Swing the driver back
shift weight but don't swing too fast
why'd the ball go there?
Hi Alana! Interesting post. I used to like writing haiku when I was younger. Haven't written any in a long time. Liked the examples you shared.
ReplyDeleteSusanne
PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER
Haikus are so fun
ReplyDeletebut sometimes they make no sense
Refrigerator
Sarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)
I love poetry
ReplyDeleteEspecially a Haiku
But I suck at them
Teehee! I'm a new follower via the A to Z. It's nice to meet you, Alana!
Technical Writing:
ReplyDeleteLearn application
Talk to the developers
Then, make something up.
Grab the broom handle
ReplyDeleterun broom across the floor
Sweep into dustpan
Lol...well, that was fun and it used a few brain muscles that have been idle :-)
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