I love HAIKU and for me the 17 SYLLABLE allocation imposes
a verbal constraint which is good for any poet ! However I
think the 5 7 5 pattern is a constraint too far and can lead to
lack of clarity. So The Society for Deconstructed English Haiku
decided (2010) that the 17 SYLLABLES could be arranged in any
order ~ and also that a soupcon of rhyme was permitted !
CARBOHYDRATES (5 4 5 3)
CARBS for energy
biscuits ~ bread ~ cakes
eat ~ enjoy ~ keep fit
between breaks !
FATS (8 4 5)
FATS give energy and flavor
haddock and chips
are mine to savor !
MINERALS (7 10)
IRON ~ I need every day
ZINC ~ CALCIUM ~ POTASSIUM ~ OK
VITAMINS (4 9 4)
My heart laments
Americans taking supplments
no need ~ just feed !
WATER (6 5 6)
WATER is essential
five glasses a day
to wash the booze away !
Thanks for visiting ~ comments welcome ~ Love BRIAN ~ XOX
I am on the list for decapitation by a SAMURI SWORD ~ Goodbyeeee !