HAIKUS
Traditional Haiku Structure
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There are only three lines, totaling 17 syllables.
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The first line is 5 syllables.
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The second line is 7 syllables.
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The third line is 5 syllables like the first.
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Punctuation and capitalization are up to the poet, and need not follow rigid rules used in structuring sentences.
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A haiku does not have to rhyme, in fact usually it does not rhyme at all.
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Some haiku can include the repetition of words or sounds
| When will this day end
Hoping for a long weekend Here it comes. Let’s go |
Crabs look like Ninjas
Ready to chop and snip you Beware their evil grasp |
| Names make good Haiku
Trevor Flanagan fits well Five seven five done |
Unbelievable
Absolute Tenacity Wile Coyote |
| Excruciating
It’s painful beyond belief Needs medication |
Creative writing
The art of making stuff up Imagination |
| Action films abound
As are romance and thrillers Critics love and hate |
Creative writing
Beginning middle and end That makes a story |
| Social media
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Love it or hate it |
Travelling options
Trains planes and automobiles Comfortable trips |
| Morning rituals
Shower, dress, tea, cereal Social media |
Scuba divings fun
Sharks rays octopus and eels Deep blue nirvana |
| Family picture
Parents, siblings and children Smiling and frowning |
Tense sniper training
Breathe deep and slowly release Squeeze the trigger wait |
| Our climate’s changing
How to avoid disaster Humanity must change |
Love technology
Wait, it’s failed again I scream Hate technology |
| Let sleeping dogs lie
Dozy Labrador snoring Calm before the storm |
Sunny Easter here
Gardening, walking, resting Lazy weekend….. Aaaaah |
| Love beach holidays
Calming sounds of the ocean Breathe in breathe out aaaah |
Tasty chocolate
Snickers, Twix, Mars, Galaxy Love what’s bad for you |
| Ramifications
Unwelcome consequences Actions and events |
Delicious choices
Includes plenty of sugars Dieters beware |
| Early retirement
Free from working now de-stress Absolute me time |
Furnishing a room
Sofas, tables, rugs and Chairs Resting and relaxing |
| Aston Martin Cars
Super fast luxury beasts Drooling and Dreaming |
God father duties
Spirit and Moral Guidance Fun, laughter, mischief |
| Bronchiectasis
Tiring lung scar condition Lifetime management |
Tennis anyone?
Rackets, balls, nets, odd scoring Grass, clay or concrete |
| Gardening weekend
Flowers, shrubs, mown lawn and sun Relax and enjoy peace |
Barbeque cooking
Sizzle, fry, flip, baste and serve Burgers and hot dogs |
| Winter mountain fun
Skiing, snowboarding, sledging Whole family fun |
Creatures of the sea
Moray, honeycomb and sand Eels swimming around |
| Lake district walking
Mountains, hills, valleys, rivers Peaceful and quiet |
Tough life challenges
mudder assault course complete Challenging twelve miles |
| Mature student plans
Different stress levels, fun Retirement glide path |
Formula one team’s
McLaren, Ferrari, Haas, Red bull, Williams |
| Sunny blue sky day
Glorious summer time here Enjoy while you can |
Softest pet going
A Chocolate Labrador Brown eyed slobberer |
| Bird feeders brimming
Sparrows, black birds and starlings A chorus of songs |
Meteor crashes
Dinosaurs going extinct New order begins |
| Enjoying the sun
Relaxing garden hammocks Rocking back and forth |
Small birds dive for cover
The nimble hawk is searching Feathered hide and seek |
| Herbs in plant pots, beds
Chives, mint and oregano Many more easy to pick |
Decking being bathed
Sun rise sweeping away dew Barbeque beckons |
| Social animals
Humans with dogs in the park Talking to strangers |
Park benches on paths
Voyeurs watching the world pass No interaction |
| Autumn comes each year
Falling leaves and changing moods Wilderness dozing |
Bright dandelion
Coarse yellow among the green Bees hover and feed |
| Japanese garden
Peace, love and tranquillity Mind and soul calming |
Humming birds hover
Flitting, gathering nectar Flower to flower |
| Happy mothers day
Mothers, grand and god mothers Thankfulness abound |
Marine fish keeping
Challenging salt water world Beautiful colours |
| Happy fathers day
Fathers, grand and god fathers Thankfulness abound |
Plotting a novel
Characters, sub plots and flow Imagination |
| Relaxing drift dives
Descend to optimal depth Glide with the current |
Another election
Canvassers not seen before Vying for your votes |
| Japanese haiku
Traditional poetry Five seven five form |
Chinese martial arts
Kung fu, karate, wing chun Attack and defense |
| Extreme shoe shopping
How many pairs do you need Seemingly many pairs |
Football and rugby
Both played with different balls Different rules too |
| Back to school
Creative writing degree Cannot wait for this |
Learning martial arts
Tae Kwon do and aikido Found unused muscles |
| Garden birds abound
Plump Pigeons make good Pate Sparrows are too fast |
Brexit politics
Opposing sides bitter fights Decision awaits |
| Lucy the springer
Bouncing around like Tigger Always having fun |
It’s incredulous
Amazing and gobsmacking Oh well, whatever |
| Many years married
Happy anniversary Silver and golden |
Useful writing tools
Word, Grammarly, Scrivener Evernote, Dropbox |
| One year of twelve months
Three hundred sixty five days Except on leap years |
The United States
Being destroyed by a Trump That’s a hellish wind |
| Irish eyes smiling
My emerald isle Watch for leprechauns |
Japanese Blossom
Brightening spring time throughout Turning to berries |
| Clay pigeon shooting
Twelve gauge Shotgun, shells and cap Mid-air explosions |
Business Meetings
White Boards and Presentations Countdown to ending |
| Snow comes with winter
Scarves, sledging, cold, and trudging Inside to keep warm |
University
Immature mature student Incoming, watch out |
| There’s an old woman
Swallowed a fly, then a bird It got out of hand |
Going tound the world
International travel Fly, drive, walk and ride |
| Christmas is coming
Presents, pudding and drinking Best wishes to all |
Magnificent rays
Manta, eagle, torpedo Flying through the blue |
| Guide dogs for the blind
Trained, calm and safety conscious Mainly Labradors |
Bucket list prepared
Travel, experiences, Challenges and more |
| Suns out, hammocks out
Wooden frame supporting cloth Fine balance required |
Getting on in life
Growing old disgracefully As old as you feel |
| Science Fiction films
Other world escapism Imagination |
Flowers emerging
Spring time colour explosion Breathe in the new year |
| Old age pensioners
Worked all their lives to retire Now time to relax |
Climate change warning
Humanity must act quick Life loss expected |
| Differing flooring
Carpets, laminate and boards Each to their own choice |
The sun is rising
Another beautiful day beckoning outside |
© Trevor Flanagan
Trevor Flanagan - Writer/Author 