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How to write Haiku-----From a Japanese master

In Japanese, the rules for how to write Haiku are clear, and will not be discussed—( In other words they are too complex for most you who post on this board).  In foreign languages, there exist NO consensus in how to write Haiku-poems. Anyway, let's take a look at the basic knowledge:

What to write about?

Haiku-poems can describe almost anything, but you seldom find themes, which are too complicated for normal PEOPLE's recognition and understanding. (Translation after a 30 pack of Hamm's you must still be able to comprehend the meaning of the poem.) Some of the most thrilling Haiku-poems describe daily situations in a way that gives the reader a brand new experience of a well-known situation. ( Like having a Monkey Stomp put on you by SJU)

The metrical pattern of Haiku---

Haiku-poems consist of respectively 5, 7 and 5 syllables in three units. In Japanese, this convention is a must, but in English, which has variation in the length of syllables, this can sometimes be difficult. ( Or impossible when you are on the second 30 pack)

The technique of cutting--

The cutting divides the Haiku into two parts, with a certain imaginative distance between the two sections, but the two sections must remain, to a degree, independent of each other. Both sections must enrich the understanding of the other.
To make this cutting in English, either the first or the second line ends normally with a colon, long dash or ellipsis. (or as seen her all to often a thud)

The seasonal theme---.

Each Haiku must contain a kigo, a season word, ( like Monkey Stomp) which indicate in which season the Haiku is set. For example, cherry blossoms indicate spring, snow indicate winter, and mosquitoes indicate summer, but the season word isn't always that obvious. ( You guys fill in the blanks here)


Please notice that Haiku-poems are written under different rules and in many languages. For translated Haiku-poems, the translator must decide whether he should obey the rules strictly, or if he should present the exact essence of the Haiku. For Haiku-poems originally written in English, the poet should be more careful. ( Posters are always careful or are they just always full - I forget which?)  These are the difficulties, and the pleasure of Haiku.

[Snydz822121]

Has anyone seen my claymore???

[ritz72]

Has anyone seen my claymore???

Walk around your back yard, you might step on it!!!!

[Snydz822121]

you might want to look up claymore.   I think that Scots Nation will be bringing a few

Walk around your back yard, you might step on it!!!!

[Kilted Rat]

Does it come in dartboard size?

[Buckman]

Snydz - no reason to be bringing swords to football games!  I think you'll find out we're quite an amicable bunch.  However, maybe there's a way of incorporating one of your claymore's into the Hamm's shotgunning competition on Saturday.  Maybe it could be used as the can puncturing device.

[Retired Old Rat]

Advice to Mr. Perfect:

Don't Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight.

[DuffMan]

Wait, you're bringing explosive devices to the game?  I think Life Safety Services will frown upon that

[scottie]

Part of my post from Monday morning...

"And, finally... Congrats to the Scots and good luck against St. John's - one of the most storied programs in DIII football.  And, from the posts that I've read so far, some of the classiest fans."

Looks like I was way off on this one...

Looking forward to the webcast.  Good luck Scots!

Scottie

[ritz72]

you might want to look up claymore.   I think that Scots Nation will be bringing a few

Walk around your back yard, you might step on it!!!!

Thanks for the advice.... I did!

The M18 Claymore, a directional fragmentation mine, is 8-1/2 inches long, 1-3/8 inches wide, 3-1/4 inches high, and weighs 3-1/2 pounds. The mine contains 700 steel spheres (10.5 grains) and 1-1/2 pound layer of composition C-4 explosive and is initiated by a No. 2 electric blasting cap. The M18 command-detonated mine may be employed with obstacles or on the approaches, forward edges, flanks and rear edges of protective minefields as close-in protection against a dismounted Infantry attack.

[Mr.Shoes]

Looks like I was way off on this one...

Someone has no concept of fun trash-talking.

[DuffMan]

It's not that fun when you realize that your team will be entering the "Gates of Hell!"

[ritz72]

Part of my post from Monday morning...

"And, finally... Congrats to the Scots and good luck against St. John's - one of the most storied programs in DIII football.  And, from the posts that I've read so far, some of the classiest fans."

Looks like I was way off on this one...

Looking forward to the webcast.  Good luck Scots!

Oh Come now Scottie----This is fun!  It's only Wednesday....The way things work in the MIAC board is that no true football talk starts until Friday night!

Scottie

We are all in fun, and if you talk to the RPI guys in the LL, you will know that all this going on is trash talking and when you show up on Saturday, you'll be welcomed to Collegeville with a "hi", a Hamms, and a great burger!!!

Weather update from central MN ---- 25 degrees with gusts around 30 mph!

[ritz72]

And,

We are all DI dropout posters

[scottie]

Wolves in sheep's clothing....  Or, Hamms in a Samuel Adams bottle.