Gameday Haiku
by ClippersCurse on Nov 7, 2009 6:10 PM PST
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PrintHaiku 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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exactly my thought
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by ClippersCurse on Nov 7, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
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
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
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
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
hahaha
good performances creates inspired poetry
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by ClippersCurse on Nov 9, 2009 9:09 AM PST up reply actions
Hmmm...
Um…yeah…y’know? ;)
by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 9, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
11/9 Hornets @ Clippers
Almighty Chris Paul
dropping dimes to David West;
May I plead ’Mercy"
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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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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
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
Halftime blues
Where is Al Thornton?
He can still get a rebound
Now just put it back!
Oh where is EJ?
I miss his tenacious D
and who else can shoot?
Oh mighty Kaman
Your 10 footer is money
Lead with your desire
Who are these Thornettes?
Sticking us with their 3-ball
and leading with prayers
11/11 Clippers vs OKC
Hornets buzz by us
In comes Durant with Thunder
I sense hopelessness
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11/13 Clippers vs Raptors
Bargnani shooting,
Chris Bosh throwing down monstrous
dunks; oh me on my.
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