I had some fun with haikus yesterday and was trying to think of way to make it a game. I think it could go two ways. YOU write the directed haiku and then give directions for the next. That direction could either be TOPIC: weather or WORD: stormy and the next player would then create a 5*7*5 syllable, 3 line haiku about the topic/word and then leave their own directions for the next player. Shall we give it a try?

Stormy clouds above
Darken to shadows of doom
Picnics are awful.


Topic: the flu

Who let this in here?
I said I didn't want 'flu!
You can't get the staff.

Next topic:  family

Sister golden hair
a little light on the fare
hopefully Sunday

Next: Weather: Hail

Something stung my face.
Was it a bee or a wasp
or a hornet?  No.

Next: flowers

Tulip, Daffodil
Can't spell Chrysanthemum so
Rose, Lilac, pretty.


word to include: money

I once wrote for love.
And then I wrote for money.
Now I write for fun.

word to include: sea

Old man by the sea
Abound these broken vessels,
were once seaworthy

Next: weather: heat/hot(in a general sense)

The steamy summer
Will soon be surrounding me
I must get a fan.


topic: marriage

If you wed, someone
will share the griefs you'd escape
by staying single.

topic: birthdays

Some do like birthdays
Enthusiasm not shared
Dismal progression

Hey, it's a party
So, do invite all your friends
This is my birthday!

Next: driving/traveling

Posted speed limits
Are more a challenge than rule
'Til a cop is there.


Topic: books

A room in my house
has no space for furniture
or me, only books.

Topic: cats

Just abruptly leaves
The black blur of some purpose,
or just randomly

Next: cats(again)

Small kitten mewling
Hoping to sound ferocious
To scare off the rat.


topic: noise

Someone else too loud.
When I need something doing
I shout politely.

topic: fashion