This is the 14th 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 # 14

Can you Haiku? 

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

 Can you Haiku Too?

 

5 Comments on Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (14 of 17)

MAR
26
2008
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That was cute. You sure have a way with words :)
2:21pm • #2
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Jason - You can call me anytime!

Sally -  I really don't.  But thank you all the same.  I like this one mainly for the picture.  

So far my favorite has to number 9 or 12, but what do I know?

 

 Can you Haiku Too?

 

5:47pm • #3
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You are so on the money Mike. It's like you spend a lot of time on a real estate forum or something :) Seriously!!
10:32pm • #4
MAR
27
2008
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THIS is cool!  Hard to knwo which ones I like.  i"m inspired!  I think I'll try this creative writing thing...
9:23am • #5

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