Haiku
Posted by Allison Mack | Filed under Blog
A little late– sorry, guys. Those of you who have a Juicy Peach calendar might have recognized I’m a little late announcing the next Mack Event! Now, I’m playing a bit of catch up and will announce it: the next celebratory event is to write a haiku on your bathroom wall! Remember writing haikus for your third grade poetry project? I certainly do, and they always seemed so peaceful and serene.
So I’m trying to bring some of that peace and calm into my somewhat insane existence right now. I thought, “Just focus on a haiku.” It’s nice to have something so simple to focus my manic energy on, you know? A simple 5-syllable line, then a 7-syllable line, then another 5-syllable line are all the poem requires!
So either write your own or someone else’s, but take a bit of time to enjoy the simplicity of this beautiful little poem. Oh, and the whole bathroom part is just to keep things interesting… And also because I’m a little tired of reading about the horrors of capitalism and that Johnny loves Mary on the bathroom walls of my favorite restaurants… But since I can’t exactly encourage you all to deface public property by writing on public bathroom walls, I figured I would suggest writing it on your own wall. but the point really is just to write it.
OK! Have fun, and photograph, scan, or just send in whatever you have written! I’ll submit mine ASAP, but here is an example to let you know what the darn poems look like in the first place.
Ciao,
Allison
“Crossroads”
by me
Crossroads Ascending
Which possible path is right?
Chosen path, Right path
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85 Responses to “Haiku”
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Heather Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 10:37 amAwesome idea! I can’t wait to get started on this one! I also love the idea about writing on the bathroom wall, how creative! It’s about time that something interesting be written on the walls of bathrooms everywhere haha
I LOVE Haikus! And yes, I definitely remember being given this assignment in grade school:) Wonderful idea…love it!
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Rachel Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 10:45 amWow thats interseting. I have never herd of a hakius. Oh and I meant to ask…how do you type so neatly with no mistakes EVER!?!?! None the less I will research hakius and get right on it *thumbs up*.
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Maryline Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 11:12 amHAHA! I really love the idea…I’ll probably not deface public property…but I can deface my property =).
I’ll send the photo asap.
Oh just one question…Where do you find all these ideas? It’s amazing…seems that they came so…easily.
Take care.
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Tara L Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 11:42 amWow, this is an awsome idea! At first, I didn’t recognize ‘haikus’, so I looked it up, and after I saw what it was, it looked familar, so maybe I did do it when I was in elementry school. Anyways, this is a creative idea, and I also love the bathroom part.
At least something else will be written in bathrooms instead of the ‘so and so was here’, LOL! Have a wonderful day!And can’t wait to see what everyone else comes up with! :):)
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Michael Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 1:04 pmHI Allison,
Is that it for Smallville because of the strick? If so that really sucks that we don’t get a proper ending of some sort. Sorry you don’t get to direct either.
You will be fine, you’re always working.
Good work too.
Will miss you and the show, Cloe was he best character.Here is a quick take off of your crossroads sample:
enjoywhen at a crossroad,
remember, the least traveled path
brings the most rewards. -
Josh Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 1:08 pmHooray for haikus!
Time to think up a good one…
This sure will be fun
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Kyle Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 1:58 pmSounds cool, I’ll get right on it. Oh, and by the way I hope your existence slows down soon.
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Adrian Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 2:59 pmMy mum’s gonna kill me muahahaha >:)
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Dom Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 4:16 pmI’m no good at haikus.
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Robin Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 5:00 pmHi Allison and fellow commenteers,
This darn exercise (I’m so uneducated I didn’t even know what a haiku was) is a great bit of fun…but blimey does it make you appreciate the work it takes writers to create from a blank page!
So here goes my little attempt…
What does a new day bring?
A Smile,a Sigh, Laughter and Tears,
A New Dawn,Let Adventure BeginTake care,
Robin
England
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Camille Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 5:08 pmHow about this for a haiku:
Chloe Sullivan
Best character on T.V.
Hope for Season 8! -
Rosie Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 5:45 pmOK heres one by my mum who suffers with narcolepsy, and happens to be an awesome poem writter!
god gives, man takes life
in a narcoleptic life,
god gives, sleep takes lifeTHIS WAS WRITTEN BY MY MUM WITH NARCOLEPSY
PLEASE SAY YOU WILL HELP ME FUNDRAISE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(then i can just comment like a normal person ! lol) -
Jessica Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 5:59 pmHi Allison!!
This is so cool!!!
Ok here is my haiku, I hope you like it:Red tulips are nice,
a sunflower turns around
in the sunny sky. -
Darwin Says:
January 21st, 2008 at 10:34 pmYou say…Haiku…
I say…Gesundheit…
Or …bless you…
It so happens that I have an extemporaneous gift for Haiku…
because it’s length falls within the boundries my attention
span quite nicely.Okay…
Barely…
But the point is…it’s there.
Within the limits of my attention span.
Pushing the limits…but within.
The Sun in Winter
Holds the promise of the Blossom’s
Beauty In the Spring -
Darwin Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:23 amWait! A wise woman told me that I added an extra syllable
to the second line of my Haiku…so…ignore the “the” in the second line…and all is well…
Which also gives me opportunity to pose the question:
Miss Mack…How is that YOU found yourself in a
public washroom (therefore MEN’S washroom) where
Johnny was declaring his love for Mary in bathroom wall
graffitti? -
litew8 Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 2:48 amHorrors of capitalism? What Socialist / Communist driveled bathroom walls are you reading? Must suck where you go. Maybe I should stop comming to this website.
Roses are red, violets are blue -
Commies suck,
and so does this haiku. -
Misslane Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:03 amcool idea!!! I love your artist ideas Allison!!!!!!!
keep on this way girl!! I really love your blog -
Owen Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:53 am“discovery”
by me.world at peace by night
days so filled with fun and strife
what lies in betweenHave a great day and pleasant dreams Allison
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Phil J Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:19 amA Haiku huh? I sure wish I could have been doing those in public school.
sigh.
Well here it goes:
For this night won’t last
Your new dawn craving purpose
Will you crave for Him?There’s something very cathardic about writing these, searching to insert meaning in so few words. It really gets the mind and soul pumping. Thanks Allison
. I really hope things continue to look up for you, and you continue to find unique and amazing ways for you (and I) to express yourself and find success.Blessings,
Phil J -
Kathy Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:00 pmYes, I did check out my Juicy Peach calendar and I saw the Mack Event for Jan. 21st
I must start working on my haiku!
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Jenny530 Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:08 pmHere’s mine!
January is not
my favorite of months as
it is just so blah! -
Stovek Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:47 pmWords
Simplistic Happiness
All-around fun and laughing
Moments full of lifeYour Alaskan Friend in Arizona,
Stovek -
David Harvey Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:49 pmWinter is here
Snow is not always here
Cool temps tickle finger tips
Keep warm through winter
For winter brings spring -
Stovek Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:51 pmErrr… I guess I mean *simple*
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Magnus Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:56 pmTrying to finish
this test I’ve got ’til thursday.
Distracted, what’s this?Heh, trying to write, but keep finding other things to do. Anyway..
More true to Haiku perhaps;
Fleeting winter thoughts
nothing but rain for a month
still, sunshine finds me -
Darwin Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:56 pmTo Jenny530: Re:
January is not
my favorite of months as
it is just so blah!…Spoken like a true Californian…
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Jenny530 Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 4:59 pmAt least it had the right number of syllables…
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Darwin Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm*laughs*
But people with REAL January’s have frost on their brains…
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Jenny530 Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:11 pmoooooo *shiver*….you’re frightening us Californians!!! But can you imagine California…being what it is…ALSO having frost on our brains? The world might implode!!!….It is better this way.
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taylor nikole Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:13 pmOh Allison…I can always count on you to make my mom wonder what the hell i am doing with a camera… stalking around my house… taking pictures in a handstand position. Or something along those lines.
Now.. i wonder what she’s going to think when im writing haikus on my bathroom wall.
Hey, if she can spill oil paint on the carpet and go on with her merry little life, I can deface my bathroom!
Now.. politics on the highschool bathroom wall would be great..
usually its so and so did this and that..
or so and so is this… or the famous call me at this number..
I haven’t had the pleasure of getting something nasty written about me yet.. those evil highschool girls
if i wrote on a bathroom wall it would probably be something out of the ordinary.. maybe a quote.. in a different language?
“Yes highschool world.. i am not writing about what jessica did at the party last night” it would totally scream that anyways..
Anywho, im going to vandalize my bathroom now <3
taylor nikole -
paul Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:43 pmJohnny loves Mary,
Your graffitti is so clean
Here it’s all obscene. -
Rachel531 Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:53 pmJust had my monthly brunch with my bestest girlfriends this past weekend and they were the inspiration for my simple haiku… hope you can relate!
Laughs, smiles, tears abound
sharing these with my girlfriends
glad they’re in my lifeCheers, Ciao, and Salud!
- Rachel -
Kelly Says:
January 22nd, 2008 at 7:25 pmI just found your blog today and I love love love *insert word GREATER than love* it! You’re so thoughtful and inspiring, someone I can definately look up to.
Juicy Peach was a crazy coincidence for me today. I had just been thinking about how important the arts, especially music, is to me. Then I realized how unlucky it is for the people who aren’t exposed to that. After all, you have to be able to express yourself in SOME way.
And lastly, totally excited that I get to do a MackEvent! I’m going to write a haiku tonight and *oh no!* write it in on my school’s bathroom wall. There’s so much racism in my school that this should make it cheerful!
Toodles!,
Kelly
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Jennifer Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:39 amI’ve never heard of Haiku before,I’ll go Google it and learn more about it then try and come up with something.
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Carolinne Oliveira Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:11 amI’m brazilian, and I just wanna know about artistic world.
I know, my English is horrible, but it’s ok ;D
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Adrian Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 1:31 pmI was wondering… Can we send pics with our devastated bathroom? Should it be to the regular mackevent email address? Or better just write here what we’ve come out with?
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luigi / shinefloyd Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 1:51 pmI have my own restaurant…
and…. on the wall of the ladies bathroom… awww… a lot of OBSCENE and NASTY WORDS about other women
but on the wall of the men bathroom… a few of OBSCENE WORDS…
and a lot of jokes about sex parts of the body..talking about graffitis……
my conclution is … women graffitis are more naughty and nasty than men graffitis !!! -
Jonathan Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 8:46 pmSorry if this isn’t the tone you were thinking of, but I read this, and thought of a shirt my sister bought.
“Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don’t make sense
Refrigerator”Hope it brings a smile to your insane existence
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rachel Says:
January 24th, 2008 at 8:16 amHeres my haiku after two days of pondering…
“Snow”: by Rachel
Gental and softly
It falls so beautifully
Cleansing to my soulThat was really fun! Now all I have to do is write it on the bathroom wall. Im off!!
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Yannig Says:
January 24th, 2008 at 9:56 amHello Allison,
you often have funny ideas.
I’m not a good writer, even ( still worse ? ) haïkus.
But I have a little suggestion, to write haïkus which are koans at the same time, just to go a little further.
But you can just stop everything, and, for a moment, just make nothing, just breath.And another idea, just to laugh : people who wrote haikus should not open their bathroom to the public ?
bye
y.
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Yannig Says:
January 24th, 2008 at 11:38 amreally, who am I ?
if I think of it… or not,
all is…or is not.y.
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Adrian Says:
January 24th, 2008 at 11:51 amFor every minute I’ve spent in that bathroom in the last couple of days all I’ve thought about was haikus. Then when I’ve found a nice one I couldn’t stop and made like four of them. OK, so some of my poems aren’t quite following the 5-7-5 format, but I’d look at them as abstract, modern haikus (that’s how every poet calls his weird poem right?). Here’s what I wrote:
“Hope”
Waiting to fall
Another crystal drop
Grows into the light“Time”
An old tree in sight
Childhood memories in mind
This morning, faith.“Love”
Shiny butterfly
Trying to fly away
Grey petals are closed“Me”
Every morning
The tiny silver birdie
Knows i am awakeAnyhow, I’ll go think of something to make up for my mum. I don’t want no house arrest for the next week…
Love you all,
Adrian -
BOUROUX Says:
January 24th, 2008 at 10:02 pmHi Allison.
I send to you 2 Haikus.
It’s a good idea to write a haiku on the miror of the bathroom. When you will read the haiku, you will see a smiling girl.To feel better,Al
Write a haiku on the mirror
See a smiling girlChoco cake smell good
Less that the head of baby
Both are fabulousI look forward to reviewing Chloe next week.
Have a good week.Bye
Claude. -
Haley Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 11:24 amLife to me is very simplistic. Its awesome how a little peom can brighten your day so much. It’s amazing to me.. And i do remember(very much so) creating a few hiakus of my own in the third grade. Actually, now that i think of it, it seems like thats all we ever really did! And After we got done making the little master peices, we slapped them on some consuction paper and called it a Christmas present to our parents.. :s
I love listening to what you have to say and your veiws on life! I think a lot of the same things that you do, its cool to know that their is others out there that try to find a deeper meaning for their life.
Very glad im not alone, hope to meet you and Kristin one day, you both inspire me so much.
Haley -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:42 pmThese are my first attempts at Haiku. I hope I understand the rules.
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Chloe loves Clark Kent.
Though that love will change and grow
Clark will never know.====
Jimmy was her first.
Soon his time with her will pass.
He won’t be her last.====
Lana loves Clark Kent.
But that love will change and slow
Though Clark wants it so.====
Lois plays the field
With so many men of might.
She will take the prize.====
Kara came to raise
Clark to be a man of steel.
He taught her instead.====
Lex Luthor has hair.
But, to his great discomfort,
It grows in, not out. -
Kevin Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:46 pmHello,
I’ve found your site after purchasing “Smallville” Series 2, and doing a “Where are they now?” Wikipedia search. I’ve been without TV for the past few years, so I didn’t realise you’re still making the show! To be honest, I preferred the strong family values of the first few series. The performances and storylines were very engaging, with Season 2 in particular standing out. I’ve tried to capture the moral of the story in this humble haiku:
One must earn your love
Integrity cannot lose
What it never gaveBest wishes.
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Beth James Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:54 pmSo, I’ve already made my entry and everything on a bathroom wall,
(and by the way it was sooo much fun doing it. i had been hoping that i could find a public restroom covered in writing, like huey’s or something, and write an amazing haiku in huge white-out letters, but i wanted to go ahead and get my entry in. but i WILL do that one day.)
but i wanted to let you know that for the past two days since i read your entry, I have been continuously writing haikus. It’s strange; before this week the last time I wrote a haiku was in 3rd grade and if I remember correctly, it was on the subject of an umbrella..
Anyway, they’re so satisfying, it’s unbelievable!
Thanks for the inspiration.
D
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DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 2:57 pm[Missed a couple]
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Pete had had enough.
He ran off to Witchita.
Back after a stretch.====
Lionel is BAD …
… Or else as good as Jor-El?
Both can go to Hell! -
Beth James Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 5:01 pmAdapt to your world,
There’s no use dancing for rain
Live for the presentBe still, Breathe in, out
Take in the moment, kid
‘Cause you’re still aliveIf I run faster,
Time still gets ahead of me
How fast can I go?Live with no regrets,
Sleep not knowing what went wrong
Tomorrow’s your dayAdd this to the list
Of things to consider when
Hope is running lowYou can change the world
Just one good thing at a time,
You’ll have an impactI don’t follow them.
I take the road less traveled,
But I end up lost -
Oceandeep Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 7:56 pmFaceless, just numbered.
Lone pixel in the bitmap-
I, anonymous. -
david s. Says:
January 26th, 2008 at 8:27 amUnto Oceandeep I say.
To world, just numbered
unto the SON of GOD no!
SPIRIT of TRUTH seeks you.A friend,k.d.s.
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david s. Says:
January 26th, 2008 at 9:19 amJust a thought. Two or more friends could in back and forth emails carry on
a conversation along any subject line using the HIAKU form. Maybe others
can suggest other ideas. k.d.s. -
Jennifer Says:
January 26th, 2008 at 9:52 amHaiku
“Warmth”
White beach, gentle waves
warm sun, seashells, sandcastles
—Atlantic Ocean -
Reshma_Witchick Says:
January 27th, 2008 at 9:08 amHey Allison! Love this mackevent!
What a great idea!!!
My haiku:“Relax”
Worry, worry not
Whatever will be, will be
Sweet is Thy will Lord.I find its a great little chant to help me calm down when I get all riled up and worrisome!!
Take care everyone!
Reshma
-Trinidad -
Tracer Says:
January 27th, 2008 at 10:02 pmHonestly acknowledged, from a translation not especially understood, what khayku, will explain better please. If there are Russians, write on soap))) that e mail.
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Lydia Says:
January 27th, 2008 at 10:13 pmIt took me some time but here’s my very first haiku:
I just love mornings
an early start every day
to live joyfully. -
David Says:
January 28th, 2008 at 9:50 pmHere’s my first effort, not as easy as I thought but they’re somewhat addictive!
Sky ablaze with light
The rising suns rays herald
New day of promise -
Carlos Eduardo Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 1:27 amI didn’t know about Haiku. Now I can say to everybody that it’s an interesting way of art because you have to use your imagination with the constant restriction involved inside each written line.
I don’t know why but I always loved to read and write thoughts in the walls of the bathrooms. It’s freaky, but I’ve noticed that people use to write a lot of interesting stuff in the public bathrooms. Most of them have made me laugh intensely and others have given me something to think about. It’s funny, I remember to have seen a door totally painted with the resolution of a complicated arithmetic theorem. It’s as if they would pick up a special kind of inspiration. Who knows?
These are my Haikus:
——-(1. Flames)———
twin souls gaze the moon
despite they don’t know themselves
they can dream each other——-(2. Chances)——-
opportunities come
throw yourself into her wings
fly far away and free——-(3. Music)———-
flawless and wondrous
I dive into her tunes
music my whole truth——-(4. Objective)——
I can see my goal
now closer than yesterday
tomorrow all mineThe idea of writting in my bathroom’s wall sounds funny. I never have done that before and I would like to have the experience. I suppose that I would write a Hiaku different from those that I’ve already created because I think that they’re not appropriate for a bathroom’s wall. I might create a special one related to the “bored” writer’s strike.
Bye Alli !
I love your creativity -
Carlos Eduardo Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 1:29 amModerator, please replace my first entry with the new one.
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Carlos Eduardo Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 1:30 amI didn’t know about Haiku. Now I can say to everybody that it’s an interesting way of art because you have to use your imagination with the constant restriction involved inside each written line.
I don’t know why but I always loved to read and write thoughts in the walls of the bathrooms. It’s freaky, but I’ve noticed that people use to write a lot of interesting stuff in the public bathrooms. Most of them have made me laugh intensely and others have given me something to think about. It’s funny, I remember to have seen a door totally painted with the resolution of a complicated arithmetic theorem. It’s as if they would pick up a special kind of inspiration. Who knows?
These are my Haikus:
——-(1. Flames)———
twin souls gaze the moon
despite they don’t know themselves
they can dream each other——-(2. Chances)——-
opportunities come
throw yourself into her wings
fly far away and free——-(3. Music)———-
flawless and wondrous
I dive into her tunes
music my whole truth——-(4. Objective)——
I can see my goal
now closer than yesterday
tomorrow all mineThe idea of writting in my bathroom’s wall sounds funny. I never have done that before and I would like to have the experience. I suppose that I would write a Haiku different from those that I’ve already created because I think that they’re not appropriate for a bathroom’s wall. I might create a special one related to the “bored†writer’s strike.
Bye Alli !
I love your creativity -
Tracer Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 3:22 amEternity flies, and we remain.
Sorrow will beat, and we not give up.
And the world will live always in you.It that is needed?
To meeting. -
schmmatt Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 5:36 amHi Allison,
Haikus are great!
When I was ten years old I made a Haiku calendar containing a painting for each month with a Haiku written on that painting. Here comes the Haiku for the month of Juin, which is the only one I remember. The Haiku is in German (my mother tongue) so I apologize for those who do not understand it:Cumulus bedroht
den hoechsten Baum des Waldes
und die Grille zirpt.I was inspired to this Haiku on a hot afternoon in June just before the start, when I saw thundery clouds (cumulus clouds) climbing over a forested mountain top and I heard a cricket chirping. So the translation is about as follows: Cumulus threatens the highest tree of the forest and the cricket is chirping. Unfortunately, in english this is not a Haiku.
Now, I will look if I can find this Haiku calendar and then I will have eleven more Haikus to post! Maybe I can scan and post the paintings as well…
so long
Matthias -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 1:29 pm“Saleable?”
I Haiku. Do You?
I guess I should stop trying.
No one is buying. -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 1:37 pm“Urgent!”
I have no TV.
Need to get one very soon –
Before “Smallville” resumes! -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 2:15 pm“Valleyview”
“HDTV” means
So much easier to see
Chloevage in 3D.[The urban dictionary did not break down the word "Chloevage" into syllables and I don't know if it is pronounced "Klo-E-Vahj" or "Klo-Vahj." The above Haiku assumes 2 syllables. Hmmm. Pronunciation as a key to Haiku validation. It's amazing where a simple road can lead. As a back-up, I'd better do a variation based upon a 3 syllable pronunciation.]
“Valleyview”
“HDTV” brings
Digital enhancement to
Blurry Chloevage. -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 2:43 pm“Rules”
Rules to play Lana:
Do not whine before it’s time
And … it’s always time.“Differences”
Clark Kent Saves the day.
Lex Luthor shaves all day.
Clark works. Lex plays. -
Kelsay Myers Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 9:16 pmDialectical Symbolism (II)
The I in struggle
Becomes We in resistance.
One moment – Stillness. -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 11:29 amShangri-la Plaza:
Where the donuts are in tune.
Jenny makes many.====
My horrible year
Is arriving soon, I fear.
“Smallville” off the air! -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 3:05 pm“Warning”
Peaches ARE juicy
But watch out for their hard cores.
Trust me — they’re the pits. -
Gra-EL Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 3:52 pm“Seconds go by.”
Constantly falling,
Why is time never ending?
Day and day goes by. -
Greta Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 6:45 pmI am very inspired by your ideas and amazing insights. I love haiku’s and writing poetry on walls…:)
Candles in the wind,
Trying to hold on tighter,
Flickering. Stay strong.Stars will drop upon
Anyone who dares to fly
With no strings attached -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 31st, 2008 at 6:39 am“Please”
Writers are striking.
Please start negotiating.
Viewers are waiting.“Striken”
It’s Haiku fever.
Can’t get innoculated.
Symptoms aren’t fading.“Famous?”
Massive exposure?
Loss of anonimity?
Got paparazzi?“Mack Ataque?”
Below equator.
Argentina wants you now.
Can it be the “Ciao” ? -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 31st, 2008 at 9:03 am“Freak”
She’s mutated now.
Her tears have healing powers.
Boo-Hoos for Boo-Boos. -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 31st, 2008 at 2:55 pm“Goodbye”
Happy trails to you
Until we Haiku again.
Keep smiling ’til then![With respect to Roy Rogers from Gabby Hayes]
[Someone told me that Haikus are suppossed to evoke a season. I certainly try to -- all of them ... Seasons one through seven.]
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DavidHayes1956 Says:
January 31st, 2008 at 2:59 pmI’m running out of room on my bathroom wall!
Hey! Someone else wrote a Haiku on the wall … and it doesn’t even follow the rules!
“We aim to please.
So you aim too …
PLEASE!”I’ll have to talk to the management about that one.
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Adrian Says:
February 1st, 2008 at 7:26 amahahah David
U sure you’ve covered the ceiling too? Wait until you get some guest at your place… they’ll stay forever in the bathroom or they would run out screaming right away.
Keep it up!
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DavidHayes1956 Says:
February 1st, 2008 at 4:59 pm“Nair-Fare-Well”
Knock knock. Who is there?
Michael Rosenbaum won’t be.
No more need for Nair.====
“What’s Left”
Smallville without Lex –
A hairy proposition!
Just Clark and hair-em.====
“Opponent?”
Will Lionel be Lex?
Or is he to depart next?
Who that’s bad is left?====
“Who’s the Boss?”
When Clark is oldest
Of everyone on the cast
Who will SUPERvise?====
“Last?”
Will Chlo know to go
When Al and Miles wrap the show?
Guess so. She’s a pro.====
“Enough?”
If any are left
I’d should buy a calendar
To learn when to stop.====
“Limits”
I’m plumb out of space.
Better visit my parents
And skip to their loo.====
“Clogged”
Writer’s block in the John!
I would throw in the towel
But it wouldn’t flush.====
“Optimism”
Optomistic View:
(From where I am sitting now)
Means “No empty roll”====
“Simile”
My sink faucet goes
From one drip to another …
Like women dating. -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:34 am“Unscented”
Just Light a candle –
A better alternative
Than cursing the methane!====
“Friend”
Yes, a plumber’s friend
When it’s needed once again
Is indeed a friend.====
“Handy-Wipe”
Convenience is
At my side, on a roll AND
Pre-perforated.====
“Caution”
Have a hot shower
But jump out before the flush
Or you will be well done.====
“First Impression”
Looked in the mirror
Shocked at how good I appeared.
Then the mud pack cracked.====
“Homey”
Hair clog in the sink.
Toothpaste splatter everywhere.
Ring around the tub.====
“Don’t!”
My make-up is off.
Down the drain once again.
DON’T ANSWER THE DOOR!====
“Itchy”
The itch ‘tween my toes
Is what always lets me know –
It’s Althelete’s Foot!====
“Efficiency”
With hair in rollers
I spend time while it’s drying
Brushing my mollars. -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
February 4th, 2008 at 10:47 am“Hooked”
Allison’s Blog is
More addictive than “Mary Jane”
But less fattening.====
“Query”
Is “Allice and Huck”
An “Alice’s Restaurant”
With Huck for pot luck?====
“Lesson”
Like the lettuce said,
“I be leaf … I should have quit
When I was a head!”====
“Wonder Where The Yellow Went”
Like the egg white said,
“Sometimes I crack myself up,
But this is no yolk!” -
DavidHayes1956 Says:
February 5th, 2008 at 9:03 am“Multi-tasking”
A two-for challenge:
Steal a kiss for Allison.
Find bliss for myself. -
David Z. Says:
February 5th, 2008 at 1:37 pmHere is my Haiku:
“About Love”
Love is exploring
Will it soar or will it fall?
Only time will tell -
Mat Says:
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:53 amHi Allison,
I rediscovered the Haiku calendar I wrote when I was twelve years old, from which I posted already the Juin Haiku. This calendar brings the Haikus back what they were originally meant for: to describe emotions associated to the seasons by using metaphors from nature (and to write them on toilet walls, of course).I see that there is not too much activity in this topic anymore. However, I can’t resist to post at least my Haikus for January and February, that I translated from German to English:
January:
***********************
Snow fills the valleys
the mountain hare sits calmly
in his sleeping den.
***********************February:
***********************
Alps, homelike chalet,
chatting by the fireside,
outside the blizzard.
***********************So long
MatP.S.: To write them on the bathroom wall is not a good idea, since I have to move out of this appartement soon and it would be difficult to explain this to the next renter …
-
Amanda Says:
February 22nd, 2008 at 2:18 pmWow-just read this. “horrors of capitalism” really struck me. Maybe it was facetious quoting of bathroom walls, I don’t know. But, I do know people who grew up in the reality of socialism and communism. They would give anything for the “horrors of capitalism” because then, they would have freedom to pursue their dreams.
So here’s my haiku:
socialism is
night to those who must live with
longing dreams denied -
Eduardo Canessa Says:
March 28th, 2008 at 9:43 pmA sin´s reprise
The sakura blooms
So it is my time as well
I lose part of meAs I bloom crimson
I bloom with not one regret
You took it awaySo take me again
Through loss hunger awakens now
I crave your sin, comeTake me away now
My rivers flow with passion
Become one with meOn hard floor we meet
Our flesh serves to comfort us
Our kisses our mealsAnd our sin returns
It comes again and again
A welcome repriseSo young warrior
Cleave your blade and claim your prize
My flower is yoursThe wind blows our way
Scattering blossoms on us
The picture is donePainted in my mind
Forevermore I will keep
The day I grew upThe day I became
A full grown woman with pride
As I tasted sinA picture redone
A thousand different ways
Each more passionate -
alex Says:
March 26th, 2009 at 2:39 pmlove haiku!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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