FYI: Haiku (俳句, listenⓘ) is a type of short form poetry that originated in Japan. Traditional Japanese haiku consist of three phrases composed of 17 phonetic units (called on in Japanese, which are similar to syllables) in a 5, 7, 5 pattern;1 that include a kireji, or “cutting word”;2 and a kigo, or seasonal reference. However, haiku by classical Japanese poets, such as Matsuo Bashō, also deviate from the 17-on pattern and sometimes do not contain a kireji. Similar poems that do not adhere to these rules are generally classified as senryū.3 (Copied from Wikipedia)
I have wondered about haiku translated from Japanese. How can they maintain the form and give a worthy translation? Of course, reading any poetry in translation you only get a hint of the original.
WelshRat Premium Member 7 months ago
Sometimes you just want your peanut butter to go further…
stairsteppublishing 7 months ago
Yuck. Nothing like a soggy peanut butter sandwich. Perhaps if were Elvis’ favorite, it would be worse.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 7 months ago
They don’t even need a washing machine.
phritzg Premium Member 7 months ago
Taste does not matter – Raccoons will eat anything – If it’s washed or not
TekoaMT 7 months ago
Wait…do they? Ah, now I have to google and learn something…
ddjg 7 months ago
What a beautiful raccoon!
Skeptical Meg 7 months ago
The trash pandas here will eat anything , washed or not.
Just-me 7 months ago
That’ll gum up the fountain’s filter.
DeerOrchid Premium Member 7 months ago
The bread was probably too dry.
darcyandsimon 7 months ago
Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck/Yuck…well, you get the idea!
the lost wizard 7 months ago
Haiku? Bless you. :)
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 7 months ago
Soggy bread. Sad. Cute little critter though, and Kates sweet face. I wonder if she could have a crossover with Milo and his friends.
ericlscott creator 7 months ago
Is that your sandwich, Kate?
davewhamond creator 7 months ago
I love the video of the raccoon washing cotton candy in the water and the look on his face when it disappears.
RonBerg13 Premium Member 7 months ago
Sirius Haiku…
Look, it’s the mailman!
He’s coming to kill us all.
Bark, Bark, Bark, Bark, Bark!
JLChi 7 months ago
I think that may have been Kate’s lunch.
C wolfe 7 months ago
FYI: Haiku (俳句, listenⓘ) is a type of short form poetry that originated in Japan. Traditional Japanese haiku consist of three phrases composed of 17 phonetic units (called on in Japanese, which are similar to syllables) in a 5, 7, 5 pattern;1 that include a kireji, or “cutting word”;2 and a kigo, or seasonal reference. However, haiku by classical Japanese poets, such as Matsuo Bashō, also deviate from the 17-on pattern and sometimes do not contain a kireji. Similar poems that do not adhere to these rules are generally classified as senryū.3 (Copied from Wikipedia)
C wolfe 7 months ago
There are 15 pages of information about Haiku at Wikipedia, I recommend it.
buflogal! 7 months ago
I have wondered about haiku translated from Japanese. How can they maintain the form and give a worthy translation? Of course, reading any poetry in translation you only get a hint of the original.
kinich79 7 months ago
Love the poems. Seldom seen in comics. Thanks to the author.
Chris Sherlock 7 months ago
Maybe if you’re a raccoon. Otherwise, I’m not sure.