Windfall
mixed media painting
© Brian Pike 2007
Who writes this stuff?
Me, Brian Pike.
Hey I get it! You're Brian Pike and these are haiku. Hence 'Paiku'. Right?
That's one way of looking at it. Here's another: if you write my name in katakana, the alphabet used in Japan to
transcribe foreign words, my name comes out as 'Paiku'.
But aren't haiku meant to be exactly 17 syllables long?
You're right. They're also meant to include a seasonal reference (kigo) and a structural break (kireji). But I've never been good at following rules.
If your poems don't meet the criteria for haiku, why confuse the issue?
I like haiku. I think these are similar in mood and intention. And I quite enjoy confusion.
Actually I think I've just found a genuine 17-syllable haiku here!
Hmm, sorry, that must have been an accident. Are you sure it's not a senryu?
Can I write a Paiku?
Are you me? Are you any kind of Pike for that matter? But you're very welcome to write whatever you like in the comments box.
I read a poem here a couple of weeks ago, but now it seems... different.
Then I probably changed it. Nothing is ever truly finished.
I definitely enjoy the writing here. Keep it up! =)
Posted by: Tiffany | 13 March 2009 at 03:09 PM
Your paiku are excellent. Your bold innovation lies in the fact that your poetry is spontaneous free from the restraints of kigo, kireji and 5-7-5.
Congratulations for your new style of shorter poems. Regards
santosh kumar
Posted by: SANTOSH KUMAR | 30 March 2009 at 01:19 PM
Hi Brian,
Some of your paiku are accompanied by splendid photographs - are they your own work too?
Regards
Andy
Posted by: andyprendy1'ntlworld.com | 27 December 2009 at 12:03 AM
Why do I bother calling up people when I can just read this!
Posted by: Dolly | 14 July 2011 at 11:39 AM