This is the first of 17 entries I've written for the "Mortgage Creative Writing Challenge".
The traditional Japanese Haiku format follows the syllable pattern of 5 - 7 - 5.
The writer might bring in a word or concept (kiga) that evokes memories of a particular season.
The last line is usually in sharp contrast (caesura) to the body of the poem.
I chose to backdrop each poem with a traditional Japanese watercolor or photograph. Some in contrast, others not.
To the Haiku purist the following might not be proper in the strict sense. Your latitude is appreciated.
Mortgage Haiku #1
Why 17? It is the total number of syllables in a Haiku, no other reason.
Why separate them? Each one should be read and engaged individually.
You can find my whole series here: Mortgage Haiku
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I love Haiku! It relieves stress...
...markets bounce wildly
...uncle Ben puckers tightly
...Free money anyone?
Rich - So, I struggle for hours and hours and then you pop in and lay down something as sweet as that? I'm toast! LOL
Nice Entry Mueller
Only sixteen more to read
Clever girls love toast :)
I will be back friend
See you on the twenty eighth
Mortgage Maniac
Mike...that image, those words...very good. Keep 'em coming.
Jennifer and Jason - Thanks. Let's get it on!
Joey - It's truly a stark contrast to your first entry isn't it?
Eleanor - Thanks for the phone call. There is only the one Haiku there for now. In time there will be all 17 - but as I said, I'll post one in the AM, one in the PM. What a warm and fuzzy feeling I get when someone calls me (even if I am on the phone and can't it goes to voicemail!) Thank you!
You are out of freaking control! Where does all this creativity come from.......?????
I kneel down on one knee for your creativity.
Knowledge of mortgage
To each a different goal.
Mike tells us how to!
Thanks Mike for the fun and informative posts
That was funny... now I have to read the whole series. good job!
Bailout for the Bear.
Smiling, Paulson bends over.
Baghdad Bob's cousin.
(remember Baghdad Bob? City is surrounded and he gives a press conference, "The infidel is on the run.")
Can't think straight - not now
Goddaughter's sister sneezed in
the face of my wife.