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Hamlet's Haiku
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Around the second half of the 1800's, master Masaoka Shiki reformed haiku into 17 syllabes, composing haiku in a 5-7-5 cadence, then... ...in the 21st Century, master Kimmy Van Kooten gave us a western alternative, a 7-5-7 cadence (and why not?), which goes away from the english 16 syllabes one. Embracing the charming Kimmy rules I thought how the prince in Copenhagen would say it. (sorry Shakespeare!)

Hamlet didn't ask this one; now... this is the question, Haiku or not Haiku, how? domo arigato, tomo dachi Kimmy �

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Reviews of "Hamlet's Haiku"

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 18, 2007

Cleverly done, Georg. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Richard Orey

Reviewed on February 18, 2007

I'm awed when one is able to see an established tradition with fresh eyes.

You and dear Kimmy are in a class by yourselves.
Richard

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on February 18, 2007

Unique take on this timeless question...

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on February 18, 2007

Interesting work. Holly

Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines (Reader)

Reviewed on February 18, 2007

Hehehe! George, good one! You certainly cheered Kimmy with that one! Your ku is ichi ban tak san!

Ted

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on February 18, 2007

domo arigato, tomo dachi, to you Georg! This is quite an honor and I am sitting here with my eyes looking up and my heart beating stronger to see my name on the "same page". but different of course, as ,Shakespeare and Masaoka Shiki...All I have in my store of gratitude, I share with you! This was absolutley my Favorite Kimmy Ku, and always will be!

Love and Peace~

Kimmy~

Reviewed by H Cruz

Reviewed on February 17, 2007

Haiku? totally new, thanx for the lesson... :0)

Reviewed by Peter Adotey Addo

Reviewed on February 17, 2007

Just beatiful.. Just beautiful... You are an experienced writer . Thanks for the message .

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on February 17, 2007

The ancient question..lol

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on February 17, 2007

Beautiful write...Hugssss

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on February 17, 2007

This is wit-wise profound, beautiful composition.

I salute You, Poet.

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

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