Are You A Haiku Buckaroo?
July 31st, 2007 by ToniOne thing I love about unschooling (There are many.) is using events from everyday life as jumping off points for exploration. This week Leslie over at My Mommy’s Place is hosting a Haiku writing contest. You remember haiku’s don’t you? Seven syllables in the first line, five in the second, then seven again in the last line. It’s a simple contest really. Write and submit your best haiku here by Friday, August 10th. You can win really cool prizes. Inspired by Leslie’s contest, last night Sister and I sat on the balcony discussing syllables and imagery and poetry that doesn’t rhyme. We had a lot of fun with the “lesson” and came up with some pretty good poetry in the process. Without further ado, our entries:
My crazy kitten
Serafina is frisky.
Cat trainer wanted.
by Sister (age: 5 3/4)
Too verbose for good
haiku. Can’t seem to make it
fit. Need more syllab
by Mom (age: undisclosed)
If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Haiku Buckaroo, head on over to My Mommy’s Place and join the fun.
Hahahahaha!
Those are absolutely terrific. I have become something of a Haiku junkie since Leslie suggested I try to write one.
I love yours!
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These are great! Sister’s is just brilliant. It’s hard to believe she’s less than 6 years old! And yours cracked me up. I love it!!!
Those are great!!!
I am getting a little addicted myself!!!
My favorite line is “cat trainer wanted.” What a great kid. And yours cracks me up — the last line is perfect.
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