I Do Not Like You, Haiku
I Can Explain
While participating in a local writers group in 2017, I was introduced to the poetic form known as haiku. According to the website Poetry.com, “A haiku is an unrhymed poem consisting of 17 syllables. Further, each verse consists of three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively.” Admittedly, I enjoyed listening to and was fascinated by this art form. The fact is, we had a couple of writers who excelled in the Haiku art form. Nonetheless, for reasons unknown, I resisted trying my hand at creating one for the longest time.
After discovering the Poetry.com website, which includes a Haiku Checker, curiosity won me over. I wrote the following Haiku in the style of Dr. Seuss’ “Green Eggs and Ham” book. Admittedly, with one significant oversight.
Did you happen to catch the one “un” I just happened to overlook? The one thing that would have taken my poem to the next level? Yeah, kinda staring you right in the face, isn’t it? Verse after verse after verse. Yep, my poem rhymes. An oversight for which the group gave the mess a pass. Initially, our Fearless Leader wanted me to wait until our next session to read my work to the group. She acquiesced, and we all left the room laughing.
Go Away
No, what must I do.
Go, what must I say to you.
Go away, haiku.
No, not here or there.
Yep, not even when you rhyme.
No, not anywhere.
No, not in the rain.
Go, why, why must I explain.
No, not on a train.
No, not up a tree.
Please, will you just leave me be.
No, not by the sea.
Yes, yes, so I say.
If I try one, and I may.
Will you go away.
This is kinda fun.
Yes, I do like you, haiku.
You’re work here is done.