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This is the 9th 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 # 9

 

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?

 


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6 Comments on Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (9 of 17)

MAR
23
2008
164,399 Points 10 Featured Posts

Now this is the heart of the issue, isn't it? If every single buyer were paying attention, doing their due diligence, this wouldn't even be a question at all.

So what will happen when this contest ends and a few of us are in need of our haiku fix? Have you considered that?

3:10pm • #1
420,091 Points 71 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master
You keep on plugging away Mike!  Your creativity can never be denounced!!
3:15pm • #2
MAR
24
2008

I partially agree with Jennifer, but many count on the ethics of professionals to steer them the right way. This will never happen again, because everyone will remember this fiasco caused by greed.

Mike I am starting to feel these are real pieces of art to be created and displayed in an office. Any plans to display your talent?

This may be my favorite to date. 

8:50pm • #4
MAR
27
2008

you are a man of many talents, great poems, great artwork

8:08pm • #5
JUN
27
2009
252,438 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Your right brain is as evolved as your left one! Now that's some real zen... I very much enjoy your ART-work...I love the discovery of art within sciences and systems...it brings them to life as it reaches the heART. thanks, Mike!

10:08pm • #6

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