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This is the 3rd of 17 entries I've written for the "Mortgage Creative Writing Challenge".

The traditional Japanese Haiku format follows the syllable pattern of 5 - 7 - 5.
The writer might bring in a word or concept (kiga) that evokes memories of a particular season.
The last line is usually in sharp contrast (caesura) to the body of the poem.

I chose to backdrop each poem with a traditional Japanese watercolor or photograph. Some in contrast, others not.

To the Haiku purist the following might not be proper in the strict sense. Your latitude is appreciated.

Mortgage Haiku #3

Why 17? It is the total number of syllables in a Haiku, no other reason.
Why separate them? Each one should be read and engaged individually.

You can find my whole series here: Mortgage Haiku

 

7 Comments on Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (3 of 17)

Sorry about the message yesterday (just assume it was a blond moment!)

LOVE THESE  This is my favorite! (so far)

03/19/2008 07:50 AM by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans (Meridian Residential)

Eleanor - Thank you!  No worries.  You can call me anytime!  You are much too kind.

 

 

 

 

03/19/2008 08:05 AM by Mike Mueller (Patagonia Finance)

You are a good guy Mr. Mueller:-)

03/19/2008 09:39 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Jason - In the future I do request that you do not refer to me as Mr. Mueller.  Please refer to me by my pen name   Moon Petal 

 

 

 

NOT!

 

 

 

 

03/19/2008 10:11 AM by Mike Mueller (Patagonia Finance)

I just read your response to my question about the definition of a Haiku, on your last post. Well, now I'm officially more confused than ever, but I really like the photo in this one. LOL 

03/19/2008 11:11 PM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

This is oh so true! You're very expressive!!

03/20/2008 12:17 PM by Portland Oregon Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Bukaty * (RE/MAX equity group, inc.)

Good on, Mike!

03/24/2008 08:30 PM by Tara Colquitt, Consumer Credit Advocate (Tara Colquitt, The Credit Woman)

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