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1. Do both the chaiku and the haiku express the same concept or do they differ in content? 2. Which, if either, expresses the concept more clearly, which more poetically? 3. Do you prefer one pattern over the other?

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Thanks to Sonny's wisdom, and to Kat's Kitties. Inspired by both authors.

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The rules for composing chaiku are simple and straightforward: four syllables or four words – or both – per line. A chaiku may consist of one line or of four lines (a quatrain) or of several quatrains. Any style – lyricism, humor, nonsense, satire, etc. – is allowed. Rules for writing haiku are varied and complex. In addition to the three-line, five-seven-five syllable count, haiku by one definition requires reference to nature, preferably to a season, and is generally confined to the here and now. Other genres written in the haiku form are customarily designated by another name. Disregarding the requirement for specific genre and content in haiku, how do the two forms compare in their ability to express a concept concisely? The following pair of poems was written to explore this question. Reviews expressing a preference and giving reasons for preferring one form to another would be welcome.

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I swear I'm almost done with these......

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Today as I saw it.

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one of my first haiku

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Just playing with words after reading the posted political haiku - oxymoron.

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A scene out my kitchen window on this cold and icy morning, perfect for a haiku.

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Not worth a summary

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Tonight I got my first political recording to go meet Hillary in Springfield, Massachusetts, a city with major economic problems, crime, etc. Alden Street. I didn't get a chance to say I wouldn't be able to make it.

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I love the holidays and have a lot of good memories.

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I recently saw a family picture of about 40 relatives. I was 5 yrs old at the time and instead of looking at the camera, I was staring at my 6 yr old cousin from New York. She has the cute long hair and a real cute dress. Jealous at 5 yrs old.

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I have fallen in love with the structure and challenge of the Haiku and Senryu.

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With all those yummy recipes you guys have submitted, I hope we never have to resort to this one.

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My first attempt at haiku. (NOTE: thongs in Australia means a flat rubber sole with a rubber "thong" between the toes, stretching to each side of the sole. In effect a rubber "sandal")

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My first and only entanglement with the dreaded Haiku

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Haiku

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Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of an ordinary day I suddenly feel a rush of joy. I call it bliss.

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something we all like to enjoy... coffee

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