move bishops, kings and castles
- how to find a mate
Are you allowed to pun in haiku? My kind gentle grandfather taught me how to play chess. Later, playing chess in the university common room, I met my future husband.
More haiku on the theme of legacy at onedeepbreath
I have posted this photo before, but I thought I would repeat it - a portrait of my grandfather in fabric
18 comments:
Oh I love this - even if it's not *allowed*!
Puns are encouraged, along with homophones and single entendre.
And, good job.
I think this is awesome, Catherine. I love the double meaning and the sentiment (and the quilt is the perfect piece to express your feelings for your grandfather).
Wonderful 'ku. I remember reading somewhere that the classic Japanese haiku writers often played with language. Of course, translating that playfulness into English must be quite a challenge! Anyway, humor and double meanings are a part of the haiku tradition.
You're the queen of your blog, so you can pun if you want to. :-)
I'm glad you did!
Excellent! I think punning is like rhyming, not really meant to happen in haiku, but it works well in this case!
Wonderful haiku! And haiku is usually infused with layers of meaning, so the pun is good. Well done.
Allowed or not, I love it! Fortunate you, with such a grandpa!
'Tis allowed. Because I say so.
I love the portrait. Is it real fabric? It is, isn't it.
Well done. I like your whole post for the reasons the others before me have already said.
A wonderful story, Catherine! Your haiku was extremely clever, and I love the pun, whether its "legal" or not!
I have no idea if it is allowed, but I love your poem and your art.
Thanks for the chuckle. :) Now I have to go dig out my chess set.
My father taught me how to play chess. I almost forgot that.
Thank you for the beautiful haiku.
I know I'm late to the dance here but I just had to comment. This was a beautiful 'ku. Rich with double meaning. Nicely... VERY nicely written. Thank you.
Rules were made to be broken. At least that's what Michele says :)
Lovely sentiment, and a lovely glimpse into your past.
This made me say, "WOW!" and then my heart skipped a beat. Wonderful!
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