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Whippoorwill

grass on the graves the whippoorwill far away published The Heron’s Nest # 9: Sept 2003

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Wendy Nipas

Date: 7/3/2018 1:15:00 PM

I'm new at writing Haikus, which is why I'm a bit confused. Even though I love the wording of your poem, I see it's not according to the 5/7/5 or the 6/7/6 combination? Or is this 4/4/3 combination also allowed? I would love to know, thank you.

Wendy Nipas
Date: 7/4/2018 11:02:00 AM

I might have accidentally blocked you since your comment on the haiku 'They know' mysteriously disappeared??? Please excuse my clumsiness :)

Wendy Nipas
Date: 7/4/2018 6:33:00 AM

Got it. Thank you.

Rd Mcmanes
Date: 7/3/2018 2:39:00 PM

I started with the 5-7-5 taught in school and over the years slowly migrated to whatever is needed to capture the moment. Usually it is 3 lines and short but I rarely count syllables. I strive for a smooth turn and clear imagery for that single moment. The traditional haiku poet still exists but I’m not one. Hope that helps.

Lyric Man

Date: 7/2/2018 3:40:00 PM

Hi RD.. Welcome to Poetry Soup! You're going to love it here. Read and comment on others poets writes and they will do the same for you. Take a minute to come check out my latest write. Looking forward to reading more of your work!

Rd Mcmanes
Date: 7/2/2018 6:16:00 PM

Thank you Lyric Man, I'm working on a poetry project and should have it done early next week. I am looking forward to reading and commenting soon.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/29/2018 9:08:00 PM

Wonderful

Rd Mcmanes
Date: 7/2/2018 6:16:00 PM

Thank you Maureen.