I didn’t want to write another haiku, but what can I say – it’s International Haiku Poetry Day.
Thank you to Beth at I Didn’t Have My Glasses On for letting me know about this holiday.
Observed annually on April 17, it’s a day that encourages everyone to try their hand in creativity. For those who may not be familiar with haiku, it is a form of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and usually consists of 3 lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Usually, an element of nature, a season, moment of beauty, or an individual experience inspires haiku poems. Sensory language is used to capture a feeling, image or moment.
Don’t count on my haiku to do any of that, except for the 5-7-5 thing.
So here we go:
A day spent on Zoom
I see and hear everyone
But it’s not the same
Feel free to share your haiku in the comments!
P.S. I wasn’t sure if “everyone” would count as three or four syllables, but fortunately, it’s just three!
P.P.S. However, using a contraction, like “it’s” may be frowned upon…
P.P.P.S. I can’t tell you how many times I counted syllables using my fingers to get this just right…
*image from The Poetry Department
glad you honored this special day with another of your classics. of course, being a numbers guy, your finger-counting method got involved. ty for connecting –
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thank you for the inspiration!
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Inspiration hits
Opens up the way we think
Leads to great results
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great job capturing the power of inspiration!
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what am I doing
haikus are too difficult
limericks my speed
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well played! getting the words haiku and limerick in one poem – impressive!
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Love the haiku!
You’ve been nominated 😊
https://pilgrimage.studio/2020/04/17/liebster-award-2/
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thanks, Beth!
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Have to think of five,
though seven seems easier.
still can get it done.
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well done, Jonathan! I know you enjoy writing poetry, perhaps you should think about starting a blog. I’d highly recommend you check out Brad Osbourne’s blog at https://commonsensiblyspeaking.wordpress.com/ He writes a new poem every day, except on Tuesday when he publishes inspirational messages for writers. I also know Brad would be incredibly supportive of your efforts!
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Jim, your Haiku captured the missing elements of using Zoom. I didn’t even know the 17th was International Haiku Poetry Day, but nonetheless I had a Haiku series posted hours ago.
Staying up too late
Watching late night news . . . again
Film night tomorrow
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great haiku! sounds like my life…
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Very good! Really captures life right now.
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thanks, Tandy!
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It always comes down to math … counting on fingers and toes … nicely done
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I’m glad haikus don’t require more than 20 syllables per line – I’d have to get out my calculator…
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Love it, Jim! Using fingers and toes to capture appreciation of using Zoom to stay connected while acknowledging that being in each other’s company is what we crave.
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thanks, Deb, It was fun to write it!
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As you said it seems there is a day for everything…It is the second time today I have heard zoom mentioned maybe I should look it up…Enjoy your weekend, Jim 🙂
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Zoom is fun to use; if there is anyone you want to have a video chat with, it is quite easy to use…
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Wow I didn’t know that haiku day was a thing but that’s really cool! I agree it’s just not the same on Zoom.
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I agree; as wonderful as Zoom is, it’s missing that personal connection…
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Yup it’s fun but I miss talking to be in real life.
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