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
17 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!
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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