March is about to begin, and with it the first "Spring Bash Haiku-thon!"
Inspired by `MSJames haikuwrimo last autumn, this Spring's haikuthon is being hosted by `Iscariot-Priest. The Haikuthon begins on March 1st and goes on for the duration of the month, till March the 31st.
You're recommended to start from day one, but late comers are welcome to join the Haikuthon, just drop a message in `Iscariot-Priest's journal or if you're shy, send him a note
How Does it Work?
Well, Dave, the secret is in the particles. They counter-act with...oh wait this ain't a edu-mercial.
All you need to do is drop by HERE and say "Hey dude, I want me on this action!" and your name will be added along with the rest of the participants.
That way, you'll know who else is doing this and be able to interact with the other participants. Since this may be your first try at the haiku form, it's a good learning experience to read and have your work read by the other participants.
Once you've joined, when March starts, you submit one deviation with one haiku on it.
Sounds simple right? Here's where it gets exciting: everyday you update the deviation with 1 more haiku. By the end of the month, you'll get a deviation with 31 haiku on it.
31, like Baskin Robbins, you say!? That can't be done, not a chance in hell!
To that, I say, "Oh really?" and proceed to show you what you'll be the proud owner of in 31 one days.
:thumb66210093:
~Esin's DD awarded set.
^Beccalicious's first try.
Talented Haijin `Laurence55's collection.
Pumped and ready?
By now you must be like
"ZOMGHUAHUAOMGHAIKUSLAMANDJAM!!!1!1!"
...but where's the fun if you're the only ones joining, spread the word, use `RetroZombie's Beeautiful stamp:
Not sure how to use a stamp? just Copy Paste : thumb78260588 : without the spaces.
Not a subscriber? Just spread the word nonetheless.
If you want to write a journal to spread the word, but don't have the time, just note `Iscariot-Priest for a template.
The great folks that have joined so far:
Some haiku resources for those interested in joining:
All the points are links
~Wudang-mountain (a haiku resource account by `AbCat)
a short essay about haiku by said account
A very informative website for those new to haiku
Kigo, the season word
Form: length & Syllables
Haiku in english
Another good website 1
Another good website 2
Other haiku related happenings:
~LilithLairPoetry's "Worst haiku ever" contest
`MSJames's Summer Haikuwrimo (out in May)
Inspired by `MSJames haikuwrimo last autumn, this Spring's haikuthon is being hosted by `Iscariot-Priest. The Haikuthon begins on March 1st and goes on for the duration of the month, till March the 31st.
You're recommended to start from day one, but late comers are welcome to join the Haikuthon, just drop a message in `Iscariot-Priest's journal or if you're shy, send him a note
How Does it Work?
Well, Dave, the secret is in the particles. They counter-act with...oh wait this ain't a edu-mercial.
All you need to do is drop by HERE and say "Hey dude, I want me on this action!" and your name will be added along with the rest of the participants. That way, you'll know who else is doing this and be able to interact with the other participants. Since this may be your first try at the haiku form, it's a good learning experience to read and have your work read by the other participants.
Once you've joined, when March starts, you submit one deviation with one haiku on it. Sounds simple right? Here's where it gets exciting: everyday you update the deviation with 1 more haiku. By the end of the month, you'll get a deviation with 31 haiku on it.
31, like Baskin Robbins, you say!? That can't be done, not a chance in hell! To that, I say, "Oh really?" and proceed to show you what you'll be the proud owner of in 31 one days.
:thumb66210093:
~Esin's DD awarded set.
^Beccalicious's first try.
October 2007 Haiku wrimoOctober 1st
passing geese-
the shock of gray
I never noticed
*
Oct 2
garden pond
maple leaves and koi
trade beauty tips
Oct 3
city Zen park
the solemn Buddha's
graffiti goggles
Oct 4
October chill
for once, children
greet the school bus
Oct 5
autumn night
from a hilt of stars
Orion's sword
Oct 6
beauty in
every shape-
roadside pumpkins
Oct 7
mid-life crisis
a mushroom mohawk
on the sagging oak
Oct 8
morning drizzle
the aging scarecrow
sags further
Oct 9
tangled scarves-
lovers giggle
into a kiss
Oct 10
deepening cool-
the street lamp
devoid of moths
Oct 11
old samurai-
the long shadow
of a mantis
O
Talented Haijin `Laurence55's collection.
Pumped and ready?
By now you must be like
"ZOMGHUAHUAOMGHAIKUSLAMANDJAM!!!1!1!" ...but where's the fun if you're the only ones joining, spread the word, use `RetroZombie's Beeautiful stamp:
Not sure how to use a stamp? just Copy Paste : thumb78260588 : without the spaces.
Not a subscriber? Just spread the word nonetheless.
If you want to write a journal to spread the word, but don't have the time, just note `Iscariot-Priest for a template.
The great folks that have joined so far: Some haiku resources for those interested in joining:All the points are links
~Wudang-mountain (a haiku resource account by `AbCat) a short essay about haiku by said account A very informative website for those new to haiku Kigo, the season word Form: length & Syllables Haiku in english Another good website 1 Another good website 2 Other haiku related happenings: ~LilithLairPoetry's "Worst haiku ever" contest `MSJames's Summer Haikuwrimo (out in May)
To watch.
There aren't any requirements on what language the haiku have to be in, are there? 'Cause it's dead easy for me to do them in Japanese, but I've never had the knack in English, despite that being my native language. Make sense, it does not.
You can join even if you're late. The more the merrier, I'm not gonna nit pick about punctuality.
It's up to you what language you submit in, though a translation would be appreciated.