Heavy conversations have been dominating my RSS this week about YSP (It’s a great post and what great commentary as well!).
But it’s Friday, and I need to go into the weekend with a mental break.
So I thought I’d toss a little poetry your way. Specifically, Mortgage Haiku
What is a Haiku you ask?
The traditional Japanese Haiku format follows the syllable pattern of 5 - 7 - 5. The writer might bring in a word or concept (kiga) that evokes memories of a particular season.
The last line is usually in sharp contrast (caesura) to the body of the poem.
Here’s a timely example:
Regulate them all,
Mortgage Brokers under fire,
But I’m a Good Guy!
That fits right into the YSP conversation doesn’t it?
I chose to backdrop each poem with a traditional Japanese watercolor or photograph. Some in contrast, others not. To the Haiku purist the following might not be proper in the strict sense. Your latitude is appreciated.
Click on the thumbnails below to view the poem.
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Why 17? It is the total number of syllables in a Haiku, no other reason.
Why separate them? Each one should be read and engaged individually.
Outside Links:
- “Succinct and serene, it’s home loan haiku“, San Jose Mercury News
- “Mortgage Haiku?“, Redfin Blog
Mortgage Industry Professionals. Like what you see?
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6 responses so far ↓
1 VA Refinance // Mar 28, 2008 at 8:21 am
Great peoms or Haikus. Isnt it the truth we need a good weekend but also we need a good laugh. you have really put something good together keep them coming.
2 Wine Dog // Mar 28, 2008 at 8:59 am
Haiku rocks.
3 Gina Gardner // Mar 28, 2008 at 9:30 am
Friday morning post….
Happy thoughts and humor too
Lenderama rocks!
4 Mike Mueller // Mar 28, 2008 at 9:38 am
VA Refinance - Thanks. you are too kind.
Wine Dog - Yes it does.
Gina - that is just too cool. Answering in Haiku earns you double extra points in my book!
5 Todd Carpenter // Mar 28, 2008 at 11:10 am
Needed a respite
Looked to California
Mike should win the CoRE
6 Diane Cipa // Mar 28, 2008 at 8:37 pm
brain so tired yet
Mike has inspired haiku
and color, far out!
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