HAI-ku!

Doctor Who poetry. We write it and read it. We describe Doctor Who in haiku.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

HAI-ku! (8)

By Steven Sautter

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To write a haiku about each TV story of Doctor Who. To fans each haiku will be an obvious reference, even if just by a familiar image. To non-fans, perhaps they will be taken by surprise at the wealth of language that can be used to describe Doctor Who. Send them in, we will post them!

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What is haiku?

Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry dating from at least the 17th century. In English its form has been translated to 17 syllables broken into 3 lines, 5-7-5. However, this is not strictly correct in the Japanese sense as the on, of which there are traditionally 17 in haiku, is not the same as an English syllable. Nevertheless, haiku in English often adheres to this syllabic principle. Other characteristics of haiku are its ability to fit a huge amount of emotion, reflection, and image all in the tiny space of such a small poem; and traditionally has a seasonal element.

Some English translators now suggest that 12 syllables in English more closely represents the 17 Japanese on

Here on this blog, we choose not to play hard and fast with the 5-7-5 rule but instead focus on the strength of the image and the power of the whole. Besides, not all of us are professional poets, we're just Doctor Who fans, so not-so-serious variations on the theme are allowed.

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

HAI-ku! (8)

The giant pink brainAwaits your contributionAt last, Loyhargil!

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