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Written by amoryblaine (40 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
| I totally missed the 'kigo'-season words so essential in defining the mood of a Haiku.Is it just me or can that be ignored?would love to know what u think..! |
Written by Sir_Nigel (37 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
The thing about Pirate Haiku is there are no rules – it’s the true spirit of piracy, you’re a buccaneer, a rebel, you can just go with the flow, unfettered by convention.
As long as it’s about pirates obviously.
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Written by Phil (6435 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
I'm not sure these adhere to the spirit of haiku, but I like them.
Phil. |
Written by Witzl (1585 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
I think these are superb; you've created a new niche. I must warn you, though, that haiku purists may take a dim view of pirate haiku.
I've written 'teenage angst haiku' and found it wonderfully cathartic. Sadly, though, the idea didn't take off, so I wish you well with this. Mind if anyone else joins you? |
Written by Sir_Nigel (37 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
| Go ahead - knock yourself out. |
Written by Witzl (1585 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
Not quite the same thing, Sir_Nigel, but here they are for what it's worth:
We're romantic now
Yo ho ho and jars of rum
Sterilized by time
Disney made us fun
Meet us in the China Seas --
Bet you'll change your mind
Tell me, is this fair?
Theme park thugs with ruddy cheeks
Loved by every brat
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Written by Sir_Nigel (37 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
I think we've started a new trend here.
By the way, have you ever heard of Cannelloni Haiku?
Remove from package
Heat for twenty five minutes,
Serve when it goes ping.
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Written by Phil (6435 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
| Twenty-five minutes - soggy. |
Written by Witzl (1585 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
I cannot remember what they are called -- I took little interest in Japanese culture per se when I was in Japan -- but there are some marvelously funny tongue-in-cheek Japanese haiku. One in particular used to cheer me up, it went something like this:
Now that you are gone
When I crack a lonesome fart
How I miss your laugh
It was much funnier and better written (or translated, as I read this in its English version) than that, but isn't that priceless? |
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
Blue-eyes, calloused hands,
will make any mother weep
as her daughter stares
(couldn't resist) |
Written by Witzl (1585 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
Well, yes, Elli, but there's another way of looking at it:
Oh, the swarthy rogue
Flirting with these mindless maids!
Jealous mother frowns.
Not me, you understand, but I can imagine . . .
Sorry, Sir_Nigel. I am going back to my writing now. |
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
perhaps?
Mindless maids abound
thinking only with their thighs
flirting through mere spite. |
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
or even 'sheer spite' - that's the trouble with 2 minute haiku.
By the way Sir_N - I liked the original set - pirate haiku that break the rules - priceless
For breaking the rules:
Pirate haiku. Mastercard:
For everything else
I'm going to stop now before I get drummed off site for offences against writing...
Elli |
Written by Witzl (1585 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
This has been burning a hole in my mind:
Masthead's got woodworm
No more jolly rogering
And my flag hangs limp
Somebody put me out of my misery and make me stop. |
Written by ellipinnock (1753 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
I started a reply about Mary's mind and limp-masted pirates - but decided to exercise some self control before it burns a hole in my mind too! It's very subsersive this pirate haiku...almost as bad as that Barbie business!
ps. I do feel apologies are in order for swamping the perfectly respectable initial pirate haikus! |
Written by Witzl (1585 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
| I apologize too. Humbly. Please go and write some pirate haiku on one of my postings. That is what pirates are all about. |
Written by Talisker (1309 comments posted) 23rd February 2007 |
Too much frigging in the rigging going on here...
DECORUM LADIES! |
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