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   DomShadowsposted 14 years ago

   A treasure of land
   Hidden among theories
   Of mans different beliefs

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      Daniel J. Neumannposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I like the poem, but I'd like to probe you on your intent. Is your poem implying that the philosophic/religious beliefs of man are inspired by their geographic location?
      
      Keep writing, my friend.

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   Dame Scribeposted 13 years ago

   I would think it's saying that irregardless of location, there is a belief of some sort or another going on great job, DomShadows.

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   china manposted 13 years ago

   Remind me again what are the precise rules for haiku ?

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      Joy56posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      can you write it china man

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      Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      There are actually no set rules. Basically 17 or less syllables.

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         Sab Ohposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         There are a number of specific 'rules' that developed over time, but as with any art form, they are not necessarily followed. This is especially true in haiku written in English.

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            china manposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I will go look it up, I seem to remember that it must be three lines with a certain amount of syllables in each. Like a sonnet there must be flexibility but the if the basic form is bent too much it becomes something else I would say.

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               Sab Ohposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               The basic form is three lines following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Technically, there should also be a reference to nature or the seasons, and there should be a 'turn' where the grammatical structure shifts somewhere within the haiku.

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                  china manposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Yep - and the turn normally comes at the end of a line.  and apparently the originals always included a word that referenced the season of the poem - I like that idea

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   Sab Ohposted 13 years ago

   Glad to see more haiku-ing going on 'round here!

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   Pearldiverposted 13 years ago

   Friends, Romans, Countrymen
   Lend me your ears
   They are wasted here!
   
   

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      Uninvited Writerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      

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      china manposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Ignoring the fact that the first line has too many syllables, not a big issue - the second and third lines also do not have enough syllables and there is no turn at the end of a line - It might  be better as :
      
      Friends, Romans, Countrymen
      Lend me your ears because er
      They are wasted here!
      
      although this is not any great improvement

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