I know some of you may be unsure as to what a haiku is, so here’s a quick definition. Mirriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary states that a haiku is: “Unrhymed Japanese poetic form. It consists of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, respectively. The form expresses much and suggests more in the fewest possible words. It gained distinction in the 17th century, when Basho elevated it to a highly refined art. Haiku remains Japan's most popular poetic form and is widely imitated in English and other languages. A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count.”
However, today haiku does not follow such strict requirements. Not all haikus have to have the 5-7-5 syllable pattern. As you’ll see below, there are also one-liners, known as monokus. And they are no longer only written about nature and seasons.
I thought it would be fun to add a twist to the blog this month and find some haikus geared toward staging. The following haikus were all written by Karen DiNobile, a published haiku poet, who's had work featured in Frog Pond and Modern Haiku.
1
scent of cinnamon
all lights on
open house
scent of cinnamon
all lights on
open house
Cinnamon is a great scent to use for staging because it's natural.
Copyright 2010 by Charles Haynes
2
de-cluttering
all our memories
in boxes
de-cluttering
all our memories
in boxes
De-cluttering is one of the most effective and least expensive staging techniques -- and one that can easily distract you!
Copyright 2010 by Wesley Fryer
3
our home becomes a house
becomes a home again
home staging
our home becomes a house
becomes a home again
home staging
When staging, you need to think of your home as a house, which is not always easy to do.
Copyright 2006 by James Thompson
4
displaced cat
trying to find displaced mouse
home staging casualty!
displaced cat
trying to find displaced mouse
home staging casualty!
Luckily, this cat has only discovered a toy mouse!
Copyright 2012 by Joe Thomissen
5
Backyard ... silent swing
waits for new family
house for sale
Backyard ... silent swing
waits for new family
house for sale
Tug at buyers' emotions with a hammock waiting just for them in the backyard.
Copyright 2011 by Kit Coo
6
home stager
helping sell a house
to make a new family's home
home stager
helping sell a house
to make a new family's home
A staged house becomes a home for a new family.
Copyright 2012 by Kendyl Young
Finally, here’s a one-liner, called a monoku:
7
freshflowersfreshpaintfreshair o p e n house
Fresh flowers make
all the difference -- especially at an open house.
Copyright 2012 by
Kim Alaniz
Thanks again to Karen for her submission of some great haikus about staging. Haikus are a great way to put lots of information into very few words. But as you can see, you don’t need a lot of words to conjure up an image in your minds.
Feel free to give this form of poetry a try, following the original standards or the newer version, and send me your submissions. I may be able to feature them in an upcoming blog. Other forms of poetry and welcome too. I am also always eager to share other writers’ work, whether it be articles, poems, or even personal experiences. Feel free to send me your work, along with any ideas or suggestions for upcoming blogs at Kristen@stylewithcomfort.com.
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