Oh Dog! It’s here! It’s HERE! It’s time for the HAIKU CHALLENGE! I hope you’ve been working on a haiku to post here and share with the world!
As you know, haiku typically reference nature, and boy have we had a run-in with Mother Nature this week!
We’d just come in from a perimeter check when we heard a loud “whoosh!” We looked out the back door and saw THIS!
That tree was OUTSIDE my fence, but when it fell it blocked exit from our deck. DeDe and I were NOT happy because we couldn’t go into our back yard!
The next day some people came and started removing it. This is what we saw that afternoon when we went outside.
My fence is broken!
And the tree is still there! Go away tree! Go far, far away!
So here is my contribution to the challenge:
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After standing tall
She curtseys the wind and rain
Then cannot get up.
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Remember, this is JUST FOR FUN, so don’t worry that you didn’t get it “right.” This exercise is to get your creative juices flowing.
In my case, I’ve never claimed to write good haiku, but I’ve certainly written my fair share- and it’s great fun.
Alrighty then! Let’s see what you’ve got for us!!!! Who’ll be next?
Here you are! This is mine!
Looking up at the sky
Gazing at one fluffy white cloud
Thinking of you, kitties
Oh Dog! I might be kicked away from Doggie World!!! Woo woo!
Posted by eripanwkevin | September 9, 2011, 1:39 AMdon’t worry Kevin- I won’t tell anyone!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 4:25 AMCome and blow my tree
And crash down like a big log
And land on FAT DOG
MIOL MOL MOL MOL
Posted by Gordon | September 9, 2011, 1:53 AM*sigh* Good haiku, not so good subject.
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 4:26 AMBumblebees buzzing
Eyes closed in the sun
Nap
Posted by chabichou | September 9, 2011, 1:54 AMOh Dog! You’ve done this before haven’t you?
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 4:26 AMMy first time ever Rumpy … but I do have lots of experience in napping MOL !
Posted by chabichou | September 9, 2011, 5:10 AMThe strong wind did blow
And Rumpy’s tree went Ker-rash!!
Glad you OK Rumps.
Posted by Gordon | September 9, 2011, 1:55 AM*blush* Thanks Gordon!!! I like that one a little better.
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 4:27 AMNever done a Haiku, so here is my very first attempt
Here I lie and sleep
Hammock swaying in Spring breeze
Sunpuddles galore
Posted by NualaSiamese | September 9, 2011, 2:16 AMPawsome! Thanks for rising to the challenge!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 4:27 AMOK…this is a suck-up one. More later…
Rumpy, you are smart.
You’re kind and sweet and furry.
Love from RainbowCats!
Posted by Annabelle Essert (@RainbowCatsx8) | September 9, 2011, 3:02 AMawwww…. and I love you guys too! Thanks for taking the challenge!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 4:28 AMHow about this one?
Walking with my mom
Autumn air is telling us
Changing our clothes
Posted by eripanwkevin | September 9, 2011, 5:09 AMOh Di! You are GOOD!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 5:20 AMOkay, here goes:
Leaves tinged with crimson
Shorter days and longer nights
Fall sneaks through the door.
I wonder what Loup will come up with.
Posted by Cathy Thorneycroft Graham | September 9, 2011, 6:31 AMYay!!!I like it!!!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 6:40 AMWell, can’t let Cathy have all the fun. Here’s mine, Rumpy.
I’m the greatest dog
Was there ever any doubt?
Loup A. Graham rocks!
Posted by Loup A. Graham | September 9, 2011, 6:46 AMTruer words were never written.
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 7:39 AMCatHaiku by Mars & Echelon : we had no home/cats protection found us one/our mum is crazy/we love her anyway
Posted by VC | September 9, 2011, 7:59 AMAre you sure you didn’t write that about MY human? *giggles* Thanks for taking the challenge!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 2:03 PMAre you sure you didn’t write that about MY human? *giggles* Thanks!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 2:03 PMI didn’t know Haiku was supposed to be nature inspired, I may try again later, for now here’s mine…
We dog sit sometimes
Our four cats hate when we do
It sucks to be them
Posted by Sheri | September 9, 2011, 8:53 AMNope, no rules here… this is for FUN!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 2:04 PMAnd it was much fun! Thanks for the inspiration…
Here’s another…
Wind on my muzzle
I lift up my nose and breathe
And then sneeze on you
Posted by Sheri | September 10, 2011, 1:26 PMMorning dew on the grass
Wet belly fur
Hunting
Posted by Tarzan Jean-Vigeant | September 9, 2011, 11:54 AMSitting, wondering
What on earth you’re hunting for.
Hoping it’s cookies.
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 2:04 PMA blur of blue feathers
Piercing cry from the sky
Blue jay
Posted by Tarzan Jean-Vigeant | September 9, 2011, 4:34 PMWhoa! I like that!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 5:34 PMSuperb ! Well done my Canadian friend !
Posted by chabichou | September 10, 2011, 1:34 AMI’ve been waiting all week for this ’cause I wrote on one of my favorite subjects.
Frisbee flying high
I jump, I catch, and I land
Throw it up again
Bongo
Posted by BongoDogOwner | September 9, 2011, 11:54 AMYAY!!!! Throw it up for me too!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 2:05 PMoutside my window
squirrels taunt me endlessly
soon i will catch them
Posted by GizmoGeodog | September 9, 2011, 1:14 PMI’m with ya on that one….. I got a street gang of squirrels living in my yard!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 2:05 PMThis is my very first haiku! Posted it on twitter already!
Lying on my back
Waiting for a belly rub
Was ignored instead
Posted by louiethehusky | September 9, 2011, 1:15 PMI like your haiku, but I am sad you got ignored. Should we do something about that?
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 2:06 PMYeah well…. human… gotta teach her a lesson someday! I got another by the way! Here it is!
With his tail wagging
Rumpy chased his yellow ball
But DeDe took it
Sorry Rumps! She caught you by surprise…
Posted by Louie (@louiethehusky) | September 9, 2011, 10:52 PMOh Dog! DeDe! Gimme my ball!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 10:54 PMHmmm this aint so easy…!
The storm is over
Now they sleep on the soft bed
Kitten storm of play
(Blimey - did it!)
Posted by MillyAnd Sarah | September 9, 2011, 4:09 PMYay!!!!!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 4:23 PMYay !
Posted by chabichou | September 10, 2011, 1:35 AMI’m a cat, a friend of Chab!
Posted by Tarzan Jean-Vigeant | September 9, 2011, 4:35 PMAnd you are one cool kitty!!!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 5:34 PMHe is an amazing kitty … and his humans are very generous with stray cats.
Posted by chabichou | September 10, 2011, 1:36 AMI’m getting the hang of this haiku thing. I had to write another one.
Meaty bones piled up
waiting for me to chew them
this is my true dream
Bongo
Posted by BongoDogOwner | September 9, 2011, 5:53 PM*drools* mine too!
Posted by rumpydog | September 9, 2011, 6:29 PMuh oh we kind of messed up and did all of ours on twitter
Posted by West Coast Dogs (@WestCoastDogs1) | September 10, 2011, 9:39 AMYou did NOT mess up! There are no rules, this was for FUN! woo woo woo!
Posted by rumpydog | September 10, 2011, 9:55 AMTigs & Holly!! If you had 2 more syllables, your comment here would be a haiku, too. We love the Tweetie ones!
Posted by Annabelle Essert (@RainbowCatsx8) | September 10, 2011, 4:24 PMOkay…I will has a go.
Climbing branches so strong and high.
Birdies a plenty for me chase.
This is all mine )
Posted by Spot Knowles | September 10, 2011, 11:40 AMOh Dog! That was Pawsome Spot!!!
Posted by rumpydog | September 10, 2011, 11:47 AMYay ! Good stuff my friend ! *droolong*
Posted by chabichou | September 10, 2011, 1:21 PM