Haiku for 2025 [No. 9. Testicles]
Good Morning Britain!
An Islamophobic prick
Talking Testicles.
Comments
Sun 9th Feb 2025 13:21
Thanks for your comment, Rolph.
A. It depends on what you mean by ‘meditative’!
B. a ‘seasonal’ reference is no longer regarded as necessary in modern English Haiku.
May I refer you to the OE reference Dictionary, in accordance with which, my ‘traditional’ use of two metaphors does involve the ‘natural’ world….a ghastly scene indeed on which to meditate! 😟
For the sake of clarity: my metaphors refer to a failed politician turned gossip columnist, who evidently regards some human lives (those of Palestinians) as being of less value than others.
No offence taken!😉
Sat 8th Feb 2025 15:08
Dear Uilleam,
Your Haiku for 2025 [No. 9. Testicles] reads more like a senryu than a traditional haiku. While haiku typically focus on nature and seasonal imagery, senryu explore human nature, often with satire or dark humour—exactly what your poem does so effectively. The sharp critique of media figures and Islamophobia, combined with the blunt humour of Talking Testicles, makes this a biting and timely commentary rather than a meditative reflection on nature.
A bold and thought-provoking piece! I love it.
Take care and no offence!
Regards,
Rolph
If you wish to post a comment you must login.
Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Sun 9th Feb 2025 13:25
Thanks for your likes and comments:
Red Brick Keshner
Tom Doolan
Holden Moncrieff
K. Lynn
Rolph David
Naomi