mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku - The Collection - 03/28/08 01:02 AM
Now that I've set out all 17 entries individually, I'd thought I'd put them all in one easy to access place.
What is a Haiku you ask?
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 … (15 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (17 of 17) Whew! - 03/27/08 10:35 AM
This is the last of 17 entries I've written for the "Mortgage Creative Writing Challenge".    Whew!
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 … (3 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (16 of 17) - 03/27/08 02:54 AM
This is the 16th 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 … (2 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (15 of 17) - 03/26/08 11:02 AM
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 … (4 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (14 of 17) - 03/26/08 05:29 AM
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 … (5 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (13 of 17) - 03/25/08 11:25 AM
This is the 13th 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 … (2 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (12 of 17) - 03/25/08 12:41 AM
This is the 12th of 17 entries (and one of my favorites) 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 … (13 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (11 of 17) - 03/24/08 12:15 PM
This is the 11th 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 … (3 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (10 of 17) - 03/24/08 01:50 AM
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 … (4 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (9 of 17) - 03/23/08 04:02 AM
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 … (6 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (8 of 17) - 03/21/08 10:43 AM
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 … (4 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (7 of 17) - 03/21/08 02:09 AM
This is the 7th 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 … (7 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (6 of 17) - 03/20/08 04:36 PM
This is the 6th 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 … (5 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (5 of 17) - 03/20/08 02:25 AM
This is the 5th 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 # 5 
Why 17?  … (9 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (4 of 17) - 03/19/08 11:06 AM
This is the 4th 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 … (5 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (3 of 17) - 03/19/08 12:39 AM
This is the 3rd 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 … (7 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (2 of 17) - 03/18/08 10:43 AM
This is the 2nd 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 … (7 comments)

mortgage creative writing challenge: Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (1 of 17) - 03/18/08 03:17 AM
This is the first 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 … (13 comments)

 
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