This category contains various kinds of "haiku" that do not reflect the Japanese tradition or the serious adaptations of that tradition by poets writing in English. This includes, but is not limited to, "Spamku", Scifaiku, and similar cooptations of the superficial formal aspects of haiku for humorous or other purposes.
Some web sites contain a mixture of haiku and these pseudo-haiku poems, or contain poems that seem to be in the border zone between the two. Generally, such sites will be listed under the category Haiku and Related Forms. In other words, the inclusion of some material that might irk a haiku purist will not automatically consign a site to this category. (Sites devoted to senryu, for example, will remain under the Haiku and Related category.) At the same time, this pseudo haiku category should not be considered a dumping ground, but rather a collection of sites that feature interesting offshoots at least distantly related to haiku. According to the deepest tradition of haikai, these offshoots should be appreciated for themselves.
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We publish a beer haiku daily. A simple poem each day to celebrate one of life's simple pleasures. Submissions are welcome.
A very old (10 years plus online) repository of pseudo haiku, moderated by Janis.
Scanned images of haiku written in bars (usually on napkins). Fun and funny, with some X-rated, as you might expect from the "Bar Haiku Crowd".
Uses invented names in all its content, except in cases when public figures are being satirized.
Pseudo-haiku about cows.
Submit dairy-inspired haiku poems, called mooküs. Mookü poems are submitted and displayed on topics such as art, philosophy, love, science, and adventure.
A poetic tribute to the domesticated dog. Not classical, not 'artsy', just apt. Hopefully entertaining.
User-contributed collection, mostly 5-7-5.
If programmers were more into Haiku these are the sort of error messages you might see. (This appears to be the same as the original Salon.com set, see below.)
HM automatically generates "haikus" online using HM's patented 575 technology engine.
Humorous haikus, combining ancient Zen wisdom with timeless Jewish noodging. Excerpts from book for sale.
Irreverent 5-7-5 syllable poetry dedicated to beautiful strangers found on Friendster and other dating sites.
Aaron Naparstek's attempt to combat urban traffic noise with haiku and promote his book. Includes verses, message board, and notes and links on the urban noise problem.
A poetry weblog featuring traditional and modern haiku by Ian Row of Melbourne and fellow hot crossers from around the world.
Proverb-like guru-ku written by the Wise Shang-ti while meditating high atop McDonald's golden arches.
We publish a beer haiku daily. A simple poem each day to celebrate one of life's simple pleasures. Submissions are welcome.
A very old (10 years plus online) repository of pseudo haiku, moderated by Janis.
Aaron Naparstek's attempt to combat urban traffic noise with haiku and promote his book. Includes verses, message board, and notes and links on the urban noise problem.
A poetry weblog featuring traditional and modern haiku by Ian Row of Melbourne and fellow hot crossers from around the world.
HM automatically generates "haikus" online using HM's patented 575 technology engine.
If programmers were more into Haiku these are the sort of error messages you might see. (This appears to be the same as the original Salon.com set, see below.)
User-contributed collection, mostly 5-7-5.
Submit dairy-inspired haiku poems, called mooküs. Mookü poems are submitted and displayed on topics such as art, philosophy, love, science, and adventure.
Proverb-like guru-ku written by the Wise Shang-ti while meditating high atop McDonald's golden arches.
Scanned images of haiku written in bars (usually on napkins). Fun and funny, with some X-rated, as you might expect from the "Bar Haiku Crowd".
Irreverent 5-7-5 syllable poetry dedicated to beautiful strangers found on Friendster and other dating sites.
Uses invented names in all its content, except in cases when public figures are being satirized.
Pseudo-haiku about cows.
A poetic tribute to the domesticated dog. Not classical, not 'artsy', just apt. Hopefully entertaining.
Humorous haikus, combining ancient Zen wisdom with timeless Jewish noodging. Excerpts from book for sale.
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