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Haiku I

Corneigh Hoff 1950 (Assendelft)

Haiku
spherical raindrop

I look at you and wonder,

can waves fight the sea?
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Written on April 14, 2002

Submitted by CorneighHoff on April 14, 2023

Modified on April 22, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X X
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 71
Words 16
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 1, 1
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  • luisestable1
    luisestable1
    This haiku meets all the requirements: the syllable-count, the impression made on the poet, the aspect of nature. Overall a well-penned haiku that is a pleasure to read.
    Very well done!
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