Haiku: The Brainteaser of Poetry by Janis Evans

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   Jodahposted 22 months ago

   Here are some excellent haiku written by Janis.
   https://hubpages.com/literature/haiku-t … -of-poetry

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      jansharesposted 22 months agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Jodah. I appreciate you sharing my article. Your critique on this one means a lot.

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         Jodahposted 22 months agoin reply to this

         You are most welcome Jan.

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   AliciaCposted 22 months ago

   I love your poems, Jan! They conjure up images in my mind, which is my favorite form of poetry. Thank you so much for mentioning me and the very kind comment. Thank you to John as well for sharing your article.

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      jansharesposted 22 months agoin reply to this

      You're welcome, Linda. It was a fun do-over. Glad to know the poems evoked images for you. That was the goal. Thanks for reading.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 22 months ago

   Janis...
   Your Haiku's are great.
   I can really see the child splashing the mud puddle by stomping his boots.
   
   Each one is unique and colorful for Spring.
   
   Great write.

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      jansharesposted 22 months agoin reply to this

      Hi Brenda! Good to see you. I haven't been around lately to write, busy with other priorities. Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed them. I hope the rest you were taking last time I saw you worked out well.

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         Brenda Arledgeposted 22 months agoin reply to this

         Janis...
         Each time I'm ready to get back to writing...it seems something else happens to put me behind.
         I'll get there.
         
         No worries about you not being here...priorities are important.
         
         Keep doing what you do best.

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            jansharesposted 22 months agoin reply to this

            Thanks, Brenda. A day at a time for both of us.

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 22 months ago

   Hi Janis,
   Excellent haikus composed by you. I love the crispiness of the words, to convey the thoughts of the poet. Enjoyed reading your article.
   Thank you and hope you are doing well.
   Thank you John for sharing.

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      jansharesposted 22 months agoin reply to this

      Hi Chitrangada, I'm doing well. Good to see you. Happy you enjoyed the haiku, I love your comment. Thank you for reading.

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   ravirajan01posted 22 months ago

   Wonderful article, Janis.Haiku is one of my favorite poetic forms, and you are right in saying that it is one of the greatest brainteasers of poetry as it compels the poet to put the imagery synchronous with nature in a constrained syllable count.
   
   The interesting thing about Haiku is that it was created in 9th century Japan by bored Japanese royals who had no entertainment of any sort to pass the dreary winter months. Who would have thought that something created to relieve boredom would become one of the pillars of poetry?
   
   Your examples showing the spring are outstanding.Thanks for sharing.Thanks, John for sharing Janis's article.

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      jansharesposted 22 months agoin reply to this

      Thank you so much, Ravi. I really appreciate your critique and the history you shared about how haiku started. Very interesting how the art came out of boredom during winter! I read that it was a way to celebrate Springtime. It makes even more sense now. I'm happy you enjoyed the article and my haiku.

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