Catnip and Kryptonite
poison nectar
the love-hate connection.
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Notes:
This is a maiku, not a haiku.
That way, since it's my-ku I can make it whatever I want it to be. In this case: 16 syllables, 6-4-6.
"Catnip and kryptonite" is a phrase used by Elizabeth Gilbert in her book "Eat Love Pray" to express the dynamics of an obsessive though destructive relationship. Gilbert talks about "seemingly incongruous opposites" and she combines them in perfect observations. For being over-affectionate and needy: "A cross between a golden retriever and a barnacle." More, when I review the book! .
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Linda Louise Johnson is an animal lover, crafter and hobbyist, graphic art afficionado and veteran writer. Her work has been featured on Associated Content, Yahoo! News, and eHow as well as in Poetry Garden,... View profile
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52 Comments
Post a CommentNice. I thought you were going to say that there is something special about the crystals in catnip. That would make an interesting short story...
Very cool form you've invented!
Nice yourku!
Great job, Linda!
Love it Miss Linda!
You make the maiku work. Keep it up.
WOW! Like your maiku, Lindy Lou. And what a cool teaser about the book (& movie I plan to see real soon). And ummm, sorry if you've experienced the catnip & kryptonite connection... A lot of people can relate!
Glad you explained that. For a moment, I thought Superman had developed another weakness. Whew!
You rewrite all the rules, Linda. :)
I like the phrase "poison nectar." This whole idea reminds me of how cats like to drink anti-freeze, which is not good. I read the book and want to see the movie.