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Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry consisting of three lines of, respectively, five, seven and five syllables. Originally known as hokku, the three line poem began as the first stanza of a longer traditional poetry form called renga (linked stanzas). The traditional stand-alone haiku usually refers in some way to one of the seasons, and also contains a moment of transition or epiphany known as kiregi. The kiregi is indicated by a dash or other punctuation, and brings together two disparate things or images. It leaves the reader startled into a new understanding of the particular poetic moment - rather like the punchline of a joke.

There are some blogs devoted solely to haiku, in which each post consists of a haiku summing up what the writer wishes to remark on. Other haiku blogs focus more on the history of haiku and its place in Japanese culture and literature.

Haiku are so wonderfully succinct that they can be used to write humorous blog posts, such as this review of several movies and this commentary on an old menswear ad.

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  • Skies on Friday


    The White HouseAuthority Authority: 130
    Crisp frosty branches Ice barely touched by the sun Quiet winter scene This time of year the sun in very low in the sky. The rays do not make it over the mountain to reach the ground in my yard. They just reach the tops of the trees before fading away. I miss my sun. The skies are crisp and clear ...
    8 hours ago
  • Haiku Friday – The Usual Complaint


    http://hotfessional.comAuthority Authority: 124
    One of those weeks here. Do this. Do that. Run Run Run. Brain on overload. Home in Ann Arbor, it’s gray and dreary and cold. Where is time going? My focus today is getting through the meetings without shouting “Shit!”. So, I’d forgotten about this song until I heard it yesterday morning while I was getting ...
    11 hours ago
  • Rainku


    Musings and MeanderingsAuthority Authority: 115
    rain strips brittle leaves from sleeping oak and elm trees-- winters herald
    12 hours ago
  • Homecoming Roadtrip


    Blogsboro Poetry ClubAuthority Authority: 115
    Deer on the road dead /a man leaps from burning Jeep /Four cops with guns drawn
    13 hours ago
  • Homecoming Roadtrip


    David Rheins BlogAuthority Authority: 107
    Deer on the road dead a man leaps from burning Jeep Four cops with guns drawn  
    13 hours ago
  • Writers Diary #51- I Can Haz Rebate


    The Book Mine SetAuthority Authority: 112
    Cat HaikuThe cat, her head downOn my taxes, flicks an ear.The fireplace crackles.
    14 hours ago
  • Loving You - Libations Friday! 20 Nov 2009


    The Social PoetsAuthority Authority: 543
    From Denny: Sometimes, it’s a good idea to think back on a relationship to see how it began and what makes it work well. There are a lot of opinions about what it takes to have a great marriage as there are different styles of marriage. Somehow, as lately Ive been hearing about various friends and work ...
    15 hours ago
  • Friday Haiku: Dewey Love Ya!


    Cute OverloadAuthority Authority: 645
    We’re in a bind, here: File under “C” for “cuddle” Or “S” for “snorgle”? Anastasia K. wrote the book on cuteness! Posted in Uncategorized Tagged: Friday Haiku, Pups
    16 hours ago
  • Any Which Wall: Review Haiku


    emilyreadsAuthority Authority: 121
    Half-baked (overbaked?) Eager homage is good, but I wished for more meat. Any Which Wall by Laurel Snyder. Random, 2009, 245 pages.
    18 hours ago
  • small words


    Another Lost SharkAuthority Authority: 128
    Today I came home to the pleasure of the two latest copies of The Lilliput Review, one of the coolest little magazines you could ever set your hands on and if you need proof, check out this gem from an earlier issue, currently posted on Issa’s Untidy Hut (the blog of The Lilliput Review)            ...
    21 hours ago
  • vampire weekend


    Wade on BirminghamAuthority Authority: 435
    haiku for 11/19/09
    23 hours ago
  • Article Title Unknown


    The Tombstone ChroniclerAuthority Authority: 126
    Glorious SunsetLooking over the riverWhat could be better??xoabbexpect anything!
    1 day ago
  • Tantalizing haiku


    The Waxing MoonAuthority Authority: 115
    Glory of the night!New moon hides in winter’s shroudFrigid, lacy scalesHow can I resist the temptation of 3 little lines, a mere 17 syllables? Were all on the mend; the flu is nothing against my precious stockpile of medicinal herbs and potions. Bit by bit, Im finding my way back to the computer. I hope to visit my ...
    1 day ago
  • When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Cookies


    My Mommy's PlaceAuthority Authority: 132
    if I weren’t a momI’d be getting drunk, insteadI eat cookies…LOTSHey Cool Kids: Got opinions? Take an online survey today for a chance to win $5,000. ShareThis
    1 day ago
  • HBH 158


    Round-The-World Barstool BluesAuthority Authority: 427
    Sharp disappointment: Pretty girl eyes you up, Then asks for money.     I didnt think they let the Russian working girls into Maggies .  That was my mistake (well, being in Maggies was a mistake!).  I thought she might have been genuinely attracted to me.  I was tempted anyway.  She was very ...
    1 day ago
  • Haiku for the week


    FroogvilleAuthority Authority: 431
    Seven years distilled Memories pinned like butterflies A life in boxes     Oh my god - the packing, the packing !  
    1 day ago
  • Haiku OS Alpha 1 Screenshots


    Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.comAuthority Authority: 167
    Nuxified: "As you may or may not know Haiku OS Alpha 1 was recently released. It is a full featured and improved clone of the old BeOS. OSNews has a nice review starting with a bit of history."
    1 day ago
  • ribbon of starlings


    Magnapoets Japanese FormAuthority Authority: 134
      a ribbon of starlings twists, turns --this narrow road   Currently Featured on http://www.shreve-lib.org/poemofday.htm  
    1 day ago
  • Haiku 323


    The Reverberate Hills; or The Apotheosis of the NarwhalAuthority Authority: 131
    (for Sophocles) Flow, infinite tears; Flow into Oceans salt womb O Giver of Life ******* Fingernail crescent, Silver dimple on pale silk: New moon at sundown ******* Night drives as a child: Starry hills and starry skies Sparkle sleepy eyes
    1 day ago
  • hue splash


    Fluffyland Craft & Sewing BlogAuthority Authority: 127
    ultimate soul heal: take a trip to the art store. life regains color. hue splash is a post from: Fluffyland Craft & Sewing Blog Related posts: yay spectrum finish line
    1 day ago

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