This is the 10th 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 # 10

 

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 (10 of 17)

Then write a post on how you intend to adapt your plan. I'd love to know what you have up your sleeve.

03/24/2008 09:37 AM by Portland Oregon Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Bukaty * (RE/MAX equity group, inc.)


Jennifer - I've already adapted.  Then again, change should be a constant.  We should all be adapting, always.

I did a post for Lenderama on adapting,  Learning to Fish

 

 

 haiku? You can?

 

03/24/2008 11:15 AM by Mike Mueller (Patagonia Finance)


This was just picked up by The San Jose Mercury News!

How cool is that?  Thanks Sue ; )


03/24/2008 09:32 PM by Mike Mueller (Patagonia Finance)


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