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So, let's engage some of our considerable collective CUF talent writing haikus about the Church. I'll leave this open for a month and we'll see what the results are.
I'm not a format Nazi.
I'm not a format Nazi.
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"Wuap's "problem" is that he is smart & principled & committed to a moral course of action. His actions are supposed to reflect his ethical code.
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Arrgh! I am a format nazi. First, a primer on what the bare-bones element of a haiku areOriginally posted by wuapinmon View Post
1. 3-7-5 syllables
2. Must contain a seasonally- suggestive word
3. Must contain a word with two meanings around which the haiku is built, either for ambiguity or reinforcement.
If you can meet those three elements about the church, have at it. Otherwise, I'd suggest a different format, cuz it ain't a haiku.Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself. -
Technically, they're "ons," or "moras" in linguistic speak, not syllables. So Kyoto has two syllables in English, and four moras, Kyo-o-to-o. However, I'm not worried about the sacred syllables (Om!), I just want some fun, and/or spiritual, haikus.Originally posted by nikuman View Post"Wuap's "problem" is that he is smart & principled & committed to a moral course of action. His actions are supposed to reflect his ethical code.
The rest of us rarely bother to think about our actions." --SolonComment
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Woohoo! I love haiku threads.
Not sure what you mean by rule #2.Originally posted by nikuman View Post"There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
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We are the Mormons.
We're the ones with all the truth.
Don't like it? Too bad.
Edited for the proper 5-7-5 format.Last edited by il Padrino Ute; 03-31-2011, 01:09 PM."Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill
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You're not the only one with a linguistics background; I'm well aware of the technical terms but am making it accessible for the common man. However, I am a learned man when it comes to haiku and I'm telling you that if you break my rules it ain't a haiku whether you call it one or not.Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostAwesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.Comment
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I always thought it was 5-7-5. Am I wrong?Originally posted by nikuman View Post"Seriously, is there a bigger high on the whole face of the earth than eating a salad?"--SeattleUte
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Title: My Conference Dream.
April time is here,
Joyfully, with right hand raised,
Elder R. Grapevine
(edited to conform to the 5-7-5 rule)Last edited by Brian; 03-31-2011, 01:06 PM.I intend to live forever.
So far, so good.
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Sacrament Meeting
Remember Jesucristo
And your Cheerios"Wuap's "problem" is that he is smart & principled & committed to a moral course of action. His actions are supposed to reflect his ethical code.
The rest of us rarely bother to think about our actions." --SolonComment
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I don't remember either, but we could always roll our own, the CUFku.Originally posted by Lost_Student View PostI intend to live forever.
So far, so good.
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No, that's my error (damn iPhone). 5-7-5 is correct.Originally posted by Lost_Student View Post
Jeff, to answer your question, the Japanese word is 季語 (kigo). A classic example would be to use the word "sakura" to evoke images of spring. Words like "yuki" or even "shiro" would do the same for winter, or "semi" for summer, "ochiba" for fall, etc. It can be much more subtle than that.
Kakarikotoba - the third rule - are more difficult, although the word "pine" is a great example in both languages ("matsu" in Japanese).Awesomeness now has a name. Let me introduce myself.Comment
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Everyone, haikuman does not approve of your efforts. Please refer to your poems as haikibutsu, mods, can you please change the thread title? DIA.Originally posted by nikuman View Post"Wuap's "problem" is that he is smart & principled & committed to a moral course of action. His actions are supposed to reflect his ethical code.
The rest of us rarely bother to think about our actions." --SolonComment
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Originally posted by nikuman View Post
Ain't it like most people, I'm no different. We love to talk on things we don't know about.
Dig your own grave, and save!
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That right there is funny.Originally posted by wuapinmon View Post"Seriously, is there a bigger high on the whole face of the earth than eating a salad?"--SeattleUte
"The only Ute to cause even half the nationwide hysteria of Jimmermania was Ted Bundy."--TripletDaddy
This is a tough, NYC broad, a doctor who deals with bleeding organs, dying people and testicles on a regular basis without crying."--oxcoug
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"I too was fortunate to leave with my same balls."--byu71Comment
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General ConferenceOriginally posted by nikuman View Post
We will have a Gay old time
Proposition 8
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