"Haiku" is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables with a total of 17 syllables in the completed poem. The lines rarely rhyme. Haiku poems employ highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.
It is a challenge to bring everything down to its essence within a set discipline.
Whilst this thread could well be included in the poetry section, my thoughts are it is more a writer's challenge to write within a fixed framework and evoke an emotion within fixed limitations.
Alluding to and building onto a previous work of another is welcomed by Haiku poets.
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Seduction an art
Using eyes to convey words
Words never spoken
It is a challenge to bring everything down to its essence within a set discipline.
Whilst this thread could well be included in the poetry section, my thoughts are it is more a writer's challenge to write within a fixed framework and evoke an emotion within fixed limitations.
Alluding to and building onto a previous work of another is welcomed by Haiku poets.
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Seduction an art
Using eyes to convey words
Words never spoken