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Harshaw · 09-10-2003, 01:10 AM

I didn't mean for this short note to be a haiku when I first wrote it, just a e-mail before I go to sleep. But I realized that it kind of fit the form so I decided to shape it into one. Or at least what I know about Haiku's. The person who will be recieving it will know if something is off and I am horrible at counting syllables. Do I have it right? Here it is:

"It rained today
just like when in Oregon
it makes me miss you."

The main thing I am concerned about is, do I have the syllabul count right. I know it should be 5/7/5, and that's what I have counted, but I have a blind spot for syllables.

Ratman · 09-10-2003, 05:16 AM

You actually hit all the points. Haiku is not just 5-7-5 syllables, but is also supposed to be based on nature or natural phenomenon. Ganbatte, yo!

Cynthetiq · 09-10-2003, 07:53 AM

my mnemonic is to follow the jaw drops.. put your hand under your jaw, each time your jaw hits your hand, it's a syllable.

rider6061 · 09-10-2003, 11:24 AM

read my quote

rider6061 · 09-10-2003, 11:25 AM

it rained today

that is only four syllables, is it not?

Nimbletoe · 09-10-2003, 12:05 PM

Also, if you say Oregon with two syllables, its only 6 on the second line. The 3rd line is also only 4 syllables.

09-10-2003, 01:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Harshaw Is mad at you. Location: Bored in Sacramento	Check my haiku knowledge I didn't mean for this short note to be a haiku when I first wrote it, just a e-mail before I go to sleep. But I realized that it kind of fit the form so I decided to shape it into one. Or at least what I know about Haiku's. The person who will be recieving it will know if something is off and I am horrible at counting syllables. Do I have it right? Here it is: "It rained today just like when in Oregon it makes me miss you." The main thing I am concerned about is, do I have the syllabul count right. I know it should be 5/7/5, and that's what I have counted, but I have a blind spot for syllables. Last edited by Harshaw; 09-10-2003 at 01:45 AM..

09-10-2003, 05:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ratman Addict Location: Somewhere... Across the sea...	You actually hit all the points. Haiku is not just 5-7-5 syllables, but is also supposed to be based on nature or natural phenomenon. Ganbatte, yo! __________________ The difference between theory and reality is that in theory there is no difference. "God made man, but he used the monkey to do it." DEVO

09-10-2003, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	my mnemonic is to follow the jaw drops.. put your hand under your jaw, each time your jaw hits your hand, it's a syllable. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

09-10-2003, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
rider6061 Crazy Location: oklahoma	read my quote __________________ Is This Thing On?

09-10-2003, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
rider6061 Crazy Location: oklahoma	it rained today that is only four syllables, is it not? __________________ Is This Thing On?

09-10-2003, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nimbletoe Junkie Location: Michigan	Also, if you say Oregon with two syllables, its only 6 on the second line. The 3rd line is also only 4 syllables. __________________ Go Pistons!