A Haiku Challenge

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson

This time of year, between Christmas and New Year's is a sort of no-man's land for me. It's a time to rest, reflect, and get ready for the year to come. I have good intentions of working this week, but life—and laziness—seems to intrude.

Today I'd like to offer a something fun to do. 

Join me in a Haiku Challenge.

The rules are simple.
Follow the standard Haiku format5 syllables7 syllables5 syllablesExplore the subject of Why Do You Write?Post your Haiku (or more than one) in the comments section below along with your name.I'll leave the contest open until midnight on Friday (EST)Here are three I wrote, just to get you started:



Why I Write
A Life speeding by
Chaos buries me alive
Writing resurrects

Why I WriteWords flow from fingersImages captured in inkBlack and white colors my world
Why I WriteGod gave me a giftSharp words cut into my soulBloodletting brings peace
Stretch your writing muscles as we get ready for the new year. Oh, and just to entice you a little bit more, I'm going to draw a name from those who leave a Haiku in the comments section for a $15 Amazon gift card.
Don't forget to join the conversation!Blessings,Edie
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