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Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (15 of 17)

This is the 15th 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 # 15

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

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Posted by Mike Mueller on 03/26/2008 06:02 PM

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4 Comments on Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (15 of 17)

MAR

2008

That's too funny! Thanks for sharing!

I'm getting depressed as we near the end of this series :(

Tell Garreth to stop laughing.

Thank God these things are almost done. I'm ready to get back to your regular blog posts =/ I never did catch up on these.

MAR

2008

Garreth - Thank you!

Jennifer - This isn't as dark as # 1, 2, 4 and 7. Maybe the last two might bring a little sunshine ? We shall see.

Lisa - Love you to bits. Haiku is not for everyone. That's ok. And just so you know, this isn't good Haiku stuff at all. I break a bunch of different rules.

I think I'll get you to join They can help you!