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teflon

with all the strictures placed on haikus, is the 5-7-5 maxim done away with?

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rmestre

Actually yes. the 5-7-5 rule was originally put into place to teach school children. Haiku in Japanese tradition is supposed to be spoken in one breath, as well it was ruled with Onji not syllables. English syllables are too long and are not the same as onji. So yes, though you can use 5-7-5 if you like, but it will be too long for most publications. Shorter is better.

Actually here is an article I wrote on haiku, as well as an interview had with Bruce Ross one of todays modern haiku masters. And here is a feature writtten about me in the World Hiaku Review - which talks about some of my writing and such with examples of my published works:
Haiku Treasure Trove - Robert Mestre
http://www.worldhaikureview.org/3-2/...trove_rm.shtml

Interview With Bruce Ross
http://www.poetrylives.com/SimplyHai...interview.html


My Take On Haiku
http://www.poetrylives.com/SimplyHai...es/mytake.html

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eleda

Hey, RMestre, I'm not too familiar with Haiku -- but I will soon investigate it, thanks for the links.

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rmestre

I cant wait to see what you start to write. I will keep my eyes open

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