Guild Wars 2

Rest in Peace my boon
You came with health and life force
But left without friends

kittenpost aside, I’m a bit sad to see it go. It was a bit too strong, you became nigh immortal under the right circumstances. Though it won’t stop me from thinking that the nerf was a bit too harsh.

You forgot the 4th line:
“It’s snowing on Mt. Fuji”

Not quite on the level of gf left me coz of ladderboard but pretty solid, 7/10.

Bhawb.7408:

Not quite on the level of gf left me coz of ladderboard but pretty solid, 7/10.

To be fair though, that post is really difficult to beat.

Ghotistyx.6942:

You forgot the 4th line:
“It’s snowing on Mt. Fuji”

If the event causing you to write the haiku is traumatical enough, you forget to add the 4th line.

Bhawb.7408:

Not quite on the level of gf left me coz of ladderboard but pretty solid, 7/10.

That post is really good, but hey. You’ve got to start somewhere.

Arggg, English major pet peeve: Haiku’s don’t have to follow a 5-7-5 structure in English, and not even in Japanese (unless you’re really making an effort to be traditional). Most traditional Japanese haiku’s cannot even be translated into English kitten -7-5. What’s important is that the poem is short, contains a juxtaposition of two ideas, and usually features a seasonal reference. This poem isn’t about nature, but at least it has a decent juxtaposition so I’ll let that slide. Just be aware that the 5-7-5 structure is a lie perpetuated by 3rd grade teachers who think this is an easy way to get kids to write some basic poetry, but no one ever bothers to correct their oversimplification. /rant

Blaine Tog.8304:

Arggg, English major pet peeve: Haiku’s don’t have to follow a 5-7-5 structure in English, and not even in Japanese (unless you’re really making an effort to be traditional). Most traditional Japanese haiku’s cannot even be translated into English kitten -7-5. What’s important is that the poem is short, contains a juxtaposition of two ideas, and usually features a seasonal reference. This poem isn’t about nature, but at least it has a decent juxtaposition so I’ll let that slide. Just be aware that the 5-7-5 structure is a lie perpetuated by 3rd grade teachers who think this is an easy way to get kids to write some basic poetry, but no one ever bothers to correct their oversimplification. /rant

I’m fully aware that on isn’t really the same thing as syllable, but it makes it easier to write if you use that structure. But considering that there are both free and fixed form haiku the 5-7-5 “rule” isn’t much of a rule and that in modern times it is increasingly common to see haikus that aren’t related to scenery and seasons as well as the fact that I’m not fluent in Japanese and wrote it 4:40 in the morning and spent 5 minutes doing so, I think it is fine. /rant

Necromancers falling
Leaves in Autumn
Respawn at waypoint

Arche.7326:

I’m fully aware that on isn’t really the same thing as syllable, but it makes it easier to write if you use that structure. But considering that there are both free and fixed form haiku the 5-7-5 “rule” isn’t much of a rule and that in modern times it is increasingly common to see haikus that aren’t related to scenery and seasons as well as the fact that I’m not fluent in Japanese and wrote it 4:40 in the morning and spent 5 minutes doing so, I think it is fine. /rant

Oh I’m not saying you can’t write a haiku in 5-7-5, I just feel the semi-irrational urge every time I see 5-7-5 to mention that that isn’t necessary because so many people still think it is.

Blaine Tog.8304:

Oh I’m not saying you can’t write a haiku in 5-7-5, I just feel the semi-irrational urge every time I see 5-7-5 to mention that that isn’t necessary because so many people still think it is.

It seems like I overreacted a bit, it happens quite a bit.

Not haiku, but some other random poetry I came up with, take it as an offering of peace.

Like leafs in autumn winds
We whirl with friends
Evermore
Now without
We do so
Nevermore