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The Brothers Krynn's avatar

Doesn't rhyme though, and I thought Haiku were supposed to focus around nature in order to describe a human experience.

That said I love the idea of the glistening armour and of the protective knight being described like this.

The Black Knight's avatar

Haiku are unique like that. Oft they do not have to follow the 5 - 7 - 5 syllable rule and many do not rhyme at all. I as an amateur, can't even begin to grasp the awesomeness of this:

古池や 蛙飛び込む 水の音

The old pond

A frog leaps in.

Sound of the water.

The Brothers Krynn's avatar

Fair enough still I intend to start posting a poetry-heaven Japanese story soon inspired by Genji, wonder how the poetry in there will compare. I'll have to tag you, if only to get your expertise/view on it.

The Black Knight's avatar

Thank you, I'd love to read them! If I am expert in something, that would be inspiration itself. I am a master class amateur in everything else :D

The Brothers Krynn's avatar

Hahahaha fair enough. Maybe I'll post the story next week for Warrior Wednesday, I had thought to post it in Feb but next week might work best.

The Black Knight's avatar

Now I have to rest my eyes since I'm sick since yesterday. Got the bug last Saturday after one long editing spree without my trusty pair of socks :P I guess coffee juice is magick, but socks are magicker lol

The Brothers Krynn's avatar

Go rest buddy, and rest your eyes.

Attila the Hun's avatar

Everyone would be glad to have a knight protector. Good haiku!

Frances Leader's avatar

Haiku is new to me so I tried my hand....

Slave for the Black Nobs

Unaware, uninformed, un....

Now enraged, ready.