Encounter

Haiku in 3, 5, 3

Sharon Cohen
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Notes:

Sharon Cohen creates Haiku in non-traditional 3, 5, 3 pattern to practice the art of pithiness and to break writer's block. She also bends and breaks the rules for traditional Haiku, adapting them to her own design as follows:

Haiku do not tell stories and almost never involve people's actions. Haiku simply convey an abstract concept -- usually an emotion.

Haiku will generally present contrast. Creating these contrasts can be the hardest part. The Haiku poet wants a perfect catalyst to spark the right emotional note.

Haiku usually focus around imagery. Sharon Cohen's Haiku is often paired with a photograph from which the Haiku is inspired.

Challenge for the Reader:

Relating to the photograph provided, the reader is challenged to submit their own Haiku of any style and pattern, in the comments section below.

Published by Sharon Cohen

Having dabbled in multiple careers and innumerable hobbies, I have finally realized that my greatest earthly endeavor is that of being a wife. I am an helpmeet - from the Hebrew work "ezer" - meaning to sur...  View profile

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  • Donna1/29/2007

    Secrets - Perfect harmony - Wildflowers & honey

  • SHARON COHEN1/29/2007

    Alisha- your poem should be front page on Valentine's Day! Hot!

  • Alisha Wilson1/29/2007

    Faces flush; staccato heartbeats; allegro.....I loved your poem, Sharon!

  • SHARON COHEN1/28/2007

    Judith - that is beautiful!

  • Judith Bierman1/28/2007

    OK, here goes my second attempt. :)

    "Music makes" ... "even two strangers" ... "to be friends"

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