tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134040229227913313.post3166207616264580411..comments2024-03-28T03:20:09.329-04:00Comments on Words and Such: Haiku A to Z: D is for Differing Opinions, Debate, DiscoveryKenda Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134040229227913313.post-84112494111874922412016-04-05T22:14:35.950-04:002016-04-05T22:14:35.950-04:00Another vote for traditional! Thanks, Sharon :-)Another vote for traditional! Thanks, Sharon :-)Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134040229227913313.post-4617918583154587632016-04-05T19:13:32.815-04:002016-04-05T19:13:32.815-04:00Oh, I do like that 'opening curtain'! I do...Oh, I do like that 'opening curtain'! I don't normally write poetry, but I like structure so vote for the traditional style. <br /><br /><a href="http://shells-tales-sails.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Pioneer Women in Aviation A-Z</a><br /><br /><br />Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134040229227913313.post-13730102784178015702016-04-05T13:10:28.584-04:002016-04-05T13:10:28.584-04:00Peggy and Elizabeth, looks like I'm in good co...Peggy and Elizabeth, looks like I'm in good company. Glad to know you prefer the traditional form of haiku, too :-) And thanks for your encouragement--much appreciated! Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134040229227913313.post-24689697849863161312016-04-05T12:16:56.690-04:002016-04-05T12:16:56.690-04:00"provided the structure remains two short lin..."provided the structure remains two short lines separated by a longer one. Remember: what's most important here is not syllables but the essence of a chosen moment." Nice succinct capture of what is essential to a haiku -- although, like you, I prefer the traditional 17 syllables. And, like Peggy, I like the imagery above in your own!<br />Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134040229227913313.post-86906642594076256902016-04-05T07:33:58.883-04:002016-04-05T07:33:58.883-04:00I'm with you - I like the traditional form. An...I'm with you - I like the traditional form. And I like this poem, too! Nice imagery!Peggy Harkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606792382935763886noreply@blogger.com