Haiku is a popular poetic form originating in Japan. A haiku is a short poem comprised of three lines: One with five syllables and one with seven syllables followed by a final five-syllable line.
A haiku is traditionally about nature and presents a juxtaposition between two conflicting images in nature.
The haiku form has become popular among poets of the English language and has become somewhat westernized.
The haiku form has become popular among poets of the English language and has become somewhat westernized.
The Prompt: Western Haiku
English speaking poets have "westernized" the haiku form. It's time to take that a step further:
Write a haiku with an old west/wild west theme. It could be a serious, historical piece or a histrionic spaghetti (um, Yakisoba) western piece, as long as it's a haiku with a western theme.
Write a haiku with an old west/wild west theme. It could be a serious, historical piece or a histrionic spaghetti (um, Yakisoba) western piece, as long as it's a haiku with a western theme.
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Note: Contest participants are not required to use these prompts and you don't need to be registered for the contest to take advantage of them. They should be inspiration for all!
Note: Contest participants are not required to use these prompts and you don't need to be registered for the contest to take advantage of them. They should be inspiration for all!
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