Yes, you can write poetry that is funny or interesting…or anyway, lets you express your opinions or feelings about some things..
Here is the equipment you need:
1. Four fingers and a thumb on one hand
2. At least two digits on the other hand.
3. Some ideas, opinions you want to share
4. A pencil, pen or keyboard
5. A grain of salt, to take with almost everything GranpaJohn writes or says.
Japanese haiku is a form of poetry made of 3 lines: 5 syllables in the first line; 7 syllables in the second line; 5 syllables in the third line.
Here are a few I wrote so you can see how easy it is.
These same cicadas (5)
Only last year heralded (7)
Our summer love (5)
Tolerance is key
When your neighbor’s yelping dog
Drives you up the wall
The cat-nature’s way
…To show that not all creatures
Have a real function
Your translucent eyes
Make it easier to see
The beauty within
Ok, now it’s your turn. Please write two or three in the comment box below, or send them to:
john@granpajohn.com
Include your name and what state you’re from in case I voice them or publish them on this web site.
I’m really looking forward to seeing your haiku.
