Evening Song: A Poem
Do you ever need a break from the routines of life? How about from electronics—the phone, laptop, and TV? Does … Continue reading Evening Song: A Poem
Tag: nature
Lunchtime Tanka
Looking for something more than a haiku, I stumbled upon the Japanese poetic form “tanka.” It’s similar to a haiku … Continue reading Lunchtime Tanka
Winter’s Ridiculous Hold
Was it just a week ago that I ran outside without a coat and full-length tights? It’s hard to recall … Continue reading Winter’s Ridiculous Hold
Poetry for a Dreary Day
What a miserable day! The snow we had overnight melted when the temperature rose and the precipitation changed to rain. … Continue reading Poetry for a Dreary Day
Playing with Haiku
I’ve been in the mood lately to write haiku. It’s a short, but rewarding challenge. Remember, a haiku poem has … Continue reading Playing with Haiku
C&O Canal Biking: Sharpsburg Area
Spring is Almost Here
We’ve had some warm days sprinkled in of late…they have me so anxious for spring. I can’t wait for the … Continue reading Spring is Almost Here
Practicing Haiku
I’ve had a hankering of late to try my hand at poetry. At the risk of getting in over my head (and getting discouraged), I thought I might experiment with Haiku. I remember having to write in this form in school so I hoped it would be somewhat easy and definitely fun to try now.
I did a Google search and found the basic format. 3 lines. The first line is 5 syllables; the second is 7; the third has 5. Doesn’t sound too difficult, right? More like a puzzle than anything. Oh and keep the thesaurus handy, too!
Then I stumbled across this site: http://www.creative-writing-now.com/how-to-write-a-haiku.html Must check it out if this is your first attempt at Haiku. Lots of good tips! They reminded me that the subject matter should be nature-related, that two lines should closely relate while the third is a bit different.
