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Zen and the Art of Mortgage Haiku (17 of 17) Whew!

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Education & Training with Tech and Social Media Consultant

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 # 17

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?

Comments (3)

Jennifer Monroe
Indigo Home Team powered by Compass - Charlotte, NC
Real Estate REALTOR®/Broker/Designer
WOW! This is a terrific ending! I am sorry to see this series conclude, but you did so very eloquently. This message is very hopeful. I could use a little hope right now.
Mar 28, 2008 02:27 AM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Creative yes

Cutesy too

Mortgage helpful

Not a clue

Haiku

Mar 28, 2008 03:27 AM
Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing and Online Advertising Consultant
Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision - Lake Geneva, WI
I love this one, very clever and gives a good volume of depth to your readers.  I hope these Haikus are visible to your prospective borrowers.
Apr 01, 2008 03:43 AM