Neither more nor less 
Beautiful, unique, human 
Embrace difference

mkohnen

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StephenOConnell

5-7-5 doesnt work for english haiku. Haiku, by its nature, aims for brevity. Do you even read haiku?

1. English ≠ Japanese rhythm

The original Japanese form is based on on (sound units), not English syllables. A 5–7–5 translation into English usually ends up longer and heavier than the original effect.

2. Brevity is valued more than counting syllables

Modern haiku in English are often closer to 10–14 syllables total, sometimes even fewer. The goal is compression and immediacy, not filling a quota.

3. Natural phrasing over padding

Writers forcing 5–7–5 often add filler words, which weakens the image. Editors look for clean, unforced language.

4. The “cut” matters more than the count

A strong juxtaposition or shift (kire) is more important than syllable structure.

A lot of fake &quot;haiku&quot; authors on this site

VerseBuster

Beautifully said... so simple, yet it carries such truth and celebration of uniqueness.

michael-john

intriguing..!difference?none...?!equality in a moment..vg..

lynn-stillman