Birth of Wordku

The world fought over haiku
Purists wouldn't compromise or bend the rules
... Finally directives we can understand



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: 2nd place 2025

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sara Etgen-Baker

October 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM

brought a smile to my face regarding what some see as 'unconventional'--I, for one, have never been too conventional

Line Gauthier

October 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Being creative and conforming clash ~ totally get it

Daniel Henry Rodgers

October 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM

Hello Line, made me grin. You’ve captured the poetic turf war perfectly all those haiku purists clutching their syllables like sacred scrolls. You declared a new poetic species. Autumn Blessings, Line, Daniel

Line Gauthier

October 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM

lol ~ it''s not my invention. Thank you very much for your visit, Daniel ~