Haha, you asked for it 😅
I have been reading recently about the traditional structure of Haiku being different – starting with 2 syllables etc. Sometimes I feel like I am breaking the rules. This is where I struggle with form over flow. I know I technically shouldn’t have any punctuation and there really should be a lot of symbolism etc and nature references. Oh and the unexpected twist…. Haha see what I mean. I think as far as pure Haiku goes, I’m doing it wrong. But then I think… Who cares, use the current widely accepted format?
What do you think?
Haha! Sounds like a lethal combination! Thanks again. Sleep well for when you do (I think it’s too early for you yet). Keep writing your death poetry 💜
I feel slightly fraudulent calling them Haiku though 😏 But I guess as you say it is my interpretation and I do try to keep as close to form as possible.
I know that feeling!
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Haha! 😊
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Haha, this poem is sweet ST. Nicely put 🙌
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Why thank you Uzzawal 💜
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Beautiful 💕
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Thank you for saying so Beautiful Radhika 😊💜
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Some kind of beautiful greatness!
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Haha, thanks Ben.
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Welcome!!!
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Lovely that feeling!!
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Aashi, it can be wonderful to be sure 💜😊
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Beautiful Haiku 👊🏻🙏🏻😊
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Thank you Nick 😊💜👊🏻
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I have really enjoyed seeing your haiku journey as it progresses, in to something wonderful 🙏🏻
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Can I ask you some Haiku questions?
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Yes please do 😊
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Haha, you asked for it 😅
I have been reading recently about the traditional structure of Haiku being different – starting with 2 syllables etc. Sometimes I feel like I am breaking the rules. This is where I struggle with form over flow. I know I technically shouldn’t have any punctuation and there really should be a lot of symbolism etc and nature references. Oh and the unexpected twist…. Haha see what I mean. I think as far as pure Haiku goes, I’m doing it wrong. But then I think… Who cares, use the current widely accepted format?
What do you think?
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Personally, I think that you should write it as you see fit.
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So that it works for you
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Yes there are traditions and these come with parameters but poetry should be free for the individual to interpret and flow from as they see fit
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But that’s just my view
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Oh, these are good thoughts!
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😊🙏🏻👊🏻
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Individual interpretation, I like that.
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Yes, poetry to me is simply expression. You can write a sonnet, but it doesn’t have to be iambic pentameter…
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Oh my goodness, can I just say my Sonnet almost killed me! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ESPECIALLY the iambic pentameter part 🤣🤣🤣
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Lol you 😊
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Or ABAB etc
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You could create your own form, but it’s still a sonnet.
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But what would still make it a Sonnet if you have taken away the very things that made it a Sonnet in the first place?
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It’s a social construct defined by popular expectation. Like practically everything. It doesn’t mean you can’t make it your own.
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OK then. Thank you so much for talking with me about this. I have clearly been thinking about it. I’m trying to work out where I ‘stand’.
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I’d personally recommend that you don’t overthink it. Just be you, and write as you want to write.
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But overthinking is what I do best 😜 In all honesty though, I will. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
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I’m great at overthinking too. And procrastinating. And overthinking about procrastinating. Yet, glad to have shared 😊
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Haha! Sounds like a lethal combination! Thanks again. Sleep well for when you do (I think it’s too early for you yet). Keep writing your death poetry 💜
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Thank you, I’ll keep going with it. It’s life affirming lol 🙏🏻💜
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I feel slightly fraudulent calling them Haiku though 😏 But I guess as you say it is my interpretation and I do try to keep as close to form as possible.
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It’s not fraudulent at all. It’s you taking control of a term for yourself. That’s a good thing.
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Oooooooo, that is very empowering. OK. I’ll probably think about that for a while yet 😆
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Empowerment is the way forward.
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Haha, fabulous
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This is beautiful! 💞
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Oh thank you Herl 💜💜💜
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You need assistance. You need backup.
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Harsh… You. are. awesome.
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Am I? Thanks! 😃
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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lol. I feel so attacked hahaha. love ittt
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😆😆😆 Thanks.
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your haiku stole my heart! amazing!!! loved it!
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Navaparna is it? How lovely to hear! Thank you so much for your kind words 😊💜
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yes I m Navaparna… 😊 Welcome… seriously they were lovely!!!
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do view my one, a haiku! I am a newbie here, recently joined WP, hence slow going in posting poems and stuff….
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