Comments on: Haiku Poems: How to Guide, Examples, and a Contest

By: Yury

Yury — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:25:53 +0000

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know that there is a much better and more reliable syllable counter out there. Check out:

http://www.HowManySyllables.com

By: matt@japanese for beginners

matt@japanese for beginners — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:44:23 +0000

I assume I missed the contest but want to say that I liked the syllable counter and here is my first ever Haiku

I love apple pie
More than chocolate icecream
maybe you should try

mmm…pretty bad..lol

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:06:24 +0000

@dharma: It is the English version of the Japanese style. It still follows the same rules.

By: dharma@bali villas

dharma@bali villas — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:24:09 +0000

impressive poem. But can be Haiku used in english like what you did?

By: Kristi

Kristi — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:01:25 +0000

@Mary: Thanks for the invitation! I will definitely take a look at your site, and let you know the next time I get into my haiku writing spree.

By: Mary MacIntyre

Mary MacIntyre — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:59:48 +0000

Hi Kristi,
Enjoyed your Hiaku. If you would llike to publish some on my blog, I’d love that. Also, you have my permission to copy some of my photos to use here, as long as you give me credit,and refer them to my link. Keep up the good work. Mary come visit too: http://www.writersunbound.com Mary

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:06:39 +0000

@Vicki: I hope you got your entry in! Good luck!

@Debbie: Yes, after I did the post, my haiku’s were much better than the first one.

@Zunnur: Thanks. I have my fingers crossed.

@Freddie: Congrats!

@Jaffer: Thanks, and you’re welcome. The syllable counter isn’t perfect, but it was the best one I found. There was another one, but it was far worse.

@Sire: I ran into a line that had 8 words, but only 7 syllables. It’s not the greatest… I think the only way to be fully accurate would be to whip out a dictionary. I didn’t have one at the time though.

@Roshan: Why thank you! That is sweet… I will have to find a way to incorporate that on my blog.

@Aldhis: Yes, 5-7-5. Plus the kigo word as reference to the seasons, although the contest just asks for the 5-7-5 format.

@Dan: I think I agree with you. Nice haiku!

@Kim: And if I don’t, I hope you do!

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:40:38 +0000

Well, if I don’t win than I hope Kristi does

My friend told me that your jaw should drop for each syllable so you can count syllables that way. I agree with @Sire – ‘Google Loves to Tease’ is 5 syllables not 6.

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By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:22:54 +0000

I’m too late for the contest, Oh well, thought I might give it a go anyway, so long as I’m not punished Kristy! lol

I think I’m getting confused on the sylables though, as blossoms I would say is two…but the online reader says its one…I’m going to go on my gut here…

oh heart inside me
beats fast for me and my one
a present of love

Dan

By: Aldhis

Aldhis — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:23:08 +0000

I’m not so good in poem, especially in English because it’s not my mother language. However, thank you for sharing this Haiku tips. 5-7-5, right? Good luck with your contest too!

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