Gameday Haiku

by ClippersCurse on Nov 7, 2009 6:10 PM PST Comment 22 comments

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, consisting of 17 moras (or on), in three metrical phrases of 5, 7, and 5 moras respectively.[1] Haiku typically contain a kigo, or seasonal reference, and a kireji or verbal caesura. In Japanese, haiku are traditionally printed in a single vertical line, while haiku in English usually appear in three lines, to parallel the three metrical phrases of Japanese haiku.

11/07/09

Grizzlies in da house,
Give me Mayo on EJ.
Let us win three straight.

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It’s the blowout wins
that lead to complacency;
hope they prove me wrong.

The kids are alright.

by OhMeOhMy on Nov 7, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

exactly my thought

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by ClippersCurse on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No takes?

I guess Clippers fans arent the creative type

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by ClippersCurse on Nov 7, 2009 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

113-110

We conquered the Wolves
wish we could make some free throws
but all’s good for now

by SilverClip on Nov 7, 2009 11:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

We conquered the FUNK

My bad

by SilverClip on Nov 8, 2009 12:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rhino to rescue,
Eighteen points and taking charge,
stroking your first trey.

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by ClippersCurse on Nov 8, 2009 8:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

i missed the damn game
came home with trepidation
checked the score…relief!

by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 8, 2009 11:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

OK, haikus are also supposed to have a seasonal context...

leave behind the fall
move forward with gusto
in winter’s approach

by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 8, 2009 11:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

true

but its kinda hard to include seasonal references in such a short form. Maybe something to do fall or windy will work with basketball

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by ClippersCurse on Nov 9, 2009 9:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

By the way...

“stroking your first trey” may be the sexiest haiku line ever written. ;)

by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 8, 2009 11:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

hahaha
good performances creates inspired poetry

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by ClippersCurse on Nov 9, 2009 9:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm...

Um…yeah…y’know? ;)

by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 9, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

11/9 Hornets @ Clippers

Almighty Chris Paul
dropping dimes to David West;
May I plead ’Mercy"

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by ClippersCurse on Nov 9, 2009 9:07 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

hmm..

Clipper’s Baron Davis
against his former team Hornets
Can he save us?

by JackduhSun on Nov 9, 2009 12:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Notes

In addition to seasonal reference, it is encouraged to include “pillow word” and “pivot word” in these.

A “pillow word”(makura kotoba) is a conventionalized, 5-syllable line taht modifies a word in the line that follows
Examples:
Endlessly, flowing (river)
The bitter, freezing (wind)
Suddenly betrayed (love)
Or under basketball context
Blazing, lightning fast (CP3)

A “pivot word”(kakekotoba) is a word that are the basis for pun-like word play. It must have at least two meanings.
Examples: Cloud(the noun and the verb)
Leaves(tree leaves and leaving)
Last (1. most recent 2. final 3. (last) in order)
Swell (1. to well up, as in tears. 2. to bulk up 3. stylish)

Here ends your brief Japanese poetry lesson. haha

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by ClippersCurse on Nov 9, 2009 1:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

An Ode To Western Conference Player Of The Week Chris Kaman

Winter temp in Hell?
When I thought Caveman’d go from
Zero to Hero

by bpr on Nov 9, 2009 2:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Big Haiku fan

Didn’t know about the seasonal thing, the kigo, but it makes sense if I remember haiku roots. Don’t know about the kireji or how it works. That’s all of the classic stuff I suppose, along with the intriguing makura kotoba and the kakekotoba. But I didn’t pay attention to the classic stuff before, and there’s no reason I can see to start now. It’s hard enough to put together the 5/7/5 and get it right and say something halfway thoughtful.

Clipper haiku is a great idea. Cover the opponent, the team’s current mojo, propsects for the game, all kinds of stuff. Breakdown the whole roster while you’re at it.

Hornets struggling
Clips want another home win
Kaman leads the charge

Baron Davis shows
better fitness and good shots
lead to victory

Opening day news
of Blake Griffin’s injury
Clipper Curse classic

DeAndre Jordan
soaring for dunks and good name
to use for haiku

Three wins in a row
Golden opportunity
To stretch it to four

by citizen zhiv on Nov 9, 2009 5:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs