This is the 8th 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 # 8

 

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

 haiku? You can?

 

4 Comments on Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (8 of 17)

MAR
21
2008
1 Featured Post
I like it, and it is truly creative. I will look up the others.
6:10pm • #1
MAR
22
2008
191,160 Points 50 Featured Posts Outside Blog

As I look back at that I think this one needs a couple of hints as well.

If you are a blogger you should be familiar some or all of these names.

Savage and Hanan,

Dustin, Athol, Cicerone

Strange names, must be read! 

 

 haiku? You can?

 

 

2:06am • #2
MAR
23
2008
8 Featured Posts
You definitely stumped me on this one. Of to look these up....
12:26am • #3
MAR
24
2008
Ok, ya got me on this one. I had no clue without the hints!
8:43pm • #4

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