#153 - FIRST

When I travel back in time, and see the first prompt of this site, "Moments"... the first name there is Gemma Wiseman, of the blog, Greyscale Territory. Being a newborn meme, I hadn't expected any quick entries when I put up the first post, but to my delight, Gemma and Brenda of the blog, Rinkly Rimes linked in within seconds of each other. The duo were followed by Amity of the blog, Dreams are my Reality. Over the two years, Gemma and Amity have been strong supporters of Haiku Heights, and Brenda also comes when she can.

From 18 haiku in the first prompt, to over 50 at present, this meme has grown because of so many people. My name is Leo, author of the blog "I Rhyme Without Reason" and your host here. This is our 153rd theme for your haiku inspiration: FIRST, as I look back on the journey so far from the very first prompt, and also thank the trio for their support through the haiku journey that we've had. Have fun!

This prompt will end at on 21st JULY 2012 at 1PM IST.

These are the general rules here. I rephrase them just so no confusion exists.

1. Write a haiku on the prompt given and post in your blog.

2. Link back to Haiku Heights either with the code given in the bottom bar here, or with a hyperlink.

3. Enter your name and link into the Linky widget. (It should be the post link, and not your blog link in general)

4. Read and enjoy as many of the other writers as well. 

• Some of my readers, and new writers at Haiku Heights had asked me how to write a proper Haiku.
• Haiku is Japanese poetry form that has three meaningful lines which are complete and reflecting nature.
• Haiku have syllabic limitations as well. Syllables and words aren't the same thing. For e.g. the single word "traditional" would have four syllables since it's pronounced "tra-di-tio-nal".
• A haiku is more showing than telling. It brings the meaning to you without actually expressing it.
• A haiku has under, or at most, 17 syllables. If you wish to follow a rigid structure for your haiku, you can use a 5-7-5 syllable form, or a 3-5-3 syllable form.
• You can write either a haiku, senryu (haiku related to emotions), haiga (haiku on picture) or haibun (story with haiku).

We wish to celebrate the haikai forms through your words. some poets are straying away from the Haiku format so kindly stay within the Haiku limitations. I know it is difficult but very challenging too!!

Thank you. for more details READ HERE.

Please note: I will remove the link if the post is just a random one or another form.

Please note: The plural of Haiku is still Haiku and not Haikus.

Please note: We at Haiku Heights only need the haiku to be reflective of the topic. You need not actually use the word in your haiku.

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A small request to all our friends on the Blogger platform. If you could kindly turn off the word verification on your blogs, it'd be a lot easier for others to comment on your blog. The new CAPTCHA type of verification is quite muddling, and it's confusing even the actual bloggers as well.

The prompt for our 154th prompt, which starts on 21st July, 4 days before this site turns 2 years old, will be MEANING.