A thousand haiku in a hundred days.
I seemed simple enough, even after reading this article.
Buson started his original challenge on Buddha’s birthday. Joan Zimmerman started hers on 4th July. I started mine on the day I thought of it. That was the first lesson – if I’m going to be arty I have to start looking at the details.
So, how is it going?
Well, I’m twelve days in and should, to be on target, have produced 120 haiku. That’s a lot, particularly as I find them quite tough. I actually missed a day but managed to pull it back by writing extra the next day.
I’m actually ahead of the count, but that’s not really important.
My main problem with haiku is that even though the 5-7-5 syllable count is not now considered necessary there are still several rules to follow – season words, cutting words and such – and I tend to cramp up when composing.
Making myself write haiku in quantity was hard for the first few days but I’m now more relaxed about it and they are coming more easily. I’m even writing a few decent ones. In time I hope to become both more prolific and a better writer.
So far it seems to be working.
Pingback: Challenge Reports | quercuscommunity
A very difficult form, but you are doing beautifully. At least the ones I’ve read.
Thank you. I work on the swan model – serenity up top and chaotic thrashing beneath the surface. 🙂
Me, too!
So far it’s working for both of us! 🙂
Congratulations
Thank you. Having conquered the quantity aspect I fear that quality might be a bit tougher. 🙂
Well, my friend, I think I will pass on writing a thousand haiku in a hundred days. I admire your enthusiasm.
I need something to do, as I don’t do a lot of gardening these days.
Well done.
Thank you. 🙂