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Challenge of the day #1 (1 April) - write a haiku

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 01-Apr-20 09:18:32

While we’re all stuck indoors for the foreseeable, we thought we’d put together a Gransnet daily challenge to keep us all busy and entertained. We’ll post a different challenge every morning on a range of different topics - food, fitness, arts, crafts, writing, etc.

First up...write a haiku about your favourite person or your favourite food.

For those like me who have not yet branched into creative writing of this type, here's how to do it courtesy of wikihow

To write a haiku poem, write a poem that's 3 lines long and make sure each line has the right number of syllables. Give the first line 5 syllables, the second line 7 syllables, and the third line 5 syllables.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

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henetha Sun 12-Apr-20 11:28:03

(I love that one, Cunco)

This sunshine conceals
Our sadness and worrying
Stiff upper lip, eh!

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Cunco Sun 12-Apr-20 06:43:10

Incessant chime cuts
Night's stillness, nature's call for
Fox on fox action.

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May7 Sat 11-Apr-20 21:52:36

Balmy breezy day
Trying to read a good book
Loud droning lawnmower

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Bathsheba Sat 11-Apr-20 13:44:38

I've always loved them
Since I came across Haikus
When I was quite young

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Marmight Sat 11-Apr-20 13:16:16

I’m in the garden
digging lumps of heavy earth
hoping seeds will sprout

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henetha Sat 11-Apr-20 11:11:06

Thank you Bathsheba
Glad you also like Haikus
I think they are fun

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gulligranny Fri 10-Apr-20 12:50:13

Tulips are gorgeous
Nodding in the bright sunshine
They lift my spirits

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Bathsheba Fri 10-Apr-20 12:06:38

Henetha I'm here
Joining in the Haiku fun
You are not alone!

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Bathsheba Fri 10-Apr-20 12:05:02

Can't get hot cross buns
Good Friday's not the same without
Cake will have to do

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henetha Fri 10-Apr-20 11:53:03

Looks like I'm the last
One to like writing Haiku
Do join in, someone.

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henetha Wed 08-Apr-20 10:32:12

The grass needs cutting
But the birds do not know this
They look out for worms

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May7 Tue 07-Apr-20 18:59:11

Some are very sad
Look for positive helpers
Eases the burden

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Marmight Tue 07-Apr-20 14:20:57

On my walk today
Sun, swans, geese, ducks wild flowers
My heart was singing

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henetha Tue 07-Apr-20 13:32:32

Phoned sister today
She's ill and in a wheelchair
I'm the lucky one

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Marmight Sun 05-Apr-20 18:05:52

Made a cake today
Daughter’s birthday tomorrow
Chocolate - squidgy

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rosecarmel Sun 05-Apr-20 16:41:13

The age old basket,
Once green, sits dreaming of Spring,
It's roots- It once grew!

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May7 Sun 05-Apr-20 14:51:53

Chocolates scrummy
It is all in my tummy
My diets over

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Grammaretto Sun 05-Apr-20 13:29:00

inspired by this thread
i wrote 5 haiku for friends
original moi!

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henetha Sun 05-Apr-20 12:54:25

Please write a Haiku
Someone out there on GN
Don't let this thread die

Just five syllables
Then it's seven syllables
Then it's five again

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henetha Sat 04-Apr-20 12:03:01

I'm liking Haiku
Limericks are an old thread
But Haiku is new

And I like them all
They stretch my brain cells daily
Mental exercise

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watermeadow Sat 04-Apr-20 10:22:14

Fed up with haikus
Give us another challenge
Like write a sonnet

Or a limerick
Which can be funny or not
As long as it’s rude

There was an old granny called Maud,
Who said,”I’m incredibly bored.
I’m not allowed out
So I’ll give a shout
To Gransnet to ask what you’re all doing this morning or is this too many syllables? Oh Lord!

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May7 Fri 03-Apr-20 23:00:23

Never shopped online
Not going to start today
Using local shops

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Marmight Fri 03-Apr-20 17:27:46

Cookies overdone
It really doesn't matter....
Tesco slot achieved ?

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Greyduster Fri 03-Apr-20 11:16:35

I will get this right!
I only count on one hand
I’ll take off my shoes!! ?

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Greyduster Fri 03-Apr-20 11:12:26

And tonic!

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