Monday, April 8, 2013

A to Z Poetry: Grook Poems

A grook poem is a short aphoristic poem invented by the Danish poet and scientist Piet Hein. They are characterized by irony, paradox, brevity, precise use of language, sophisticated rhythms and often satiric nature.
An eye for eye
leaves us all blind
but to seek justice
we must truly be blind



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 Today's Haiku
Haiku Heights April A to Z: Grasshopper

 Frozen Grasshopper
Crème de menthe, Crème de cacao 
Mint Ice Cream
Carpe Diem: Virgo (the maiden)

 among the stars
maiden of justice
seek your truth

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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous4/08/2013

    I never tasted a grasshopper but it sounds addictive! :) Nice take on the prompt!
    Twofer

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  2. Anonymous4/08/2013

    Maiden ~ love the 'visual' in your haiku ~ the 'maiden among the starts' ~ ^_^

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  3. Andy Sewina4/08/2013

    Yeah, the cocktail sounds good!
    Here’s my Day Eight

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  4. Maggie Grace4/08/2013

    My favorite kind of grasshopper. Also love your Carpe Diem maiden haiku.

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  5. Jazzbumpa4/08/2013

    nicely done

    careful though
    ice cream drinks can be deadly

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  6. Anonymous4/08/2013

    I wanted a taste of the frozen grasshopper. Very evocative.

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  7. Nancy Thompson4/08/2013

    Especially love the first one.

    New follower via the A to Z. Nice to meet you!

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  8. Unknown4/08/2013

    lovely set, J!

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  9. Magical Mystical Teacher4/08/2013

    Your grasshopper would refresh, I presume!

    Against Grasshoppers

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  10. Sara McNulty4/08/2013

    Love the Grook poem!

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  11. Chèvrefeuille4/09/2013

    Very deep and spiritual haiku you have shared here for Carpe Diem Jennifer. Thank you.

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