Tarot Haiku

[jaq]

A haiku is a short poem of Japanese origin, often three lines long, often 5-7-5 syllables (but it can be shorter). It records the essence of a moment and typically talks about nature (or, at the very least, human nature.) It's concrete, not abstract. (I've written a whole book about this ... ). Often, the haiku has a "break" between two parts that stand in (direct or not-so-obvious) relationship. Here's an example of a traditional haiku by one of the grand masters, Issa





Here, we can just use it as an exercise in conciseness. So ... the idea is - take three tarot cards and write a haiku about them. Make it three lines, with no more than 17 syllables altogether.

I'll start:


two passions
moving towards balance:
beginning of a journey


Universal Tarot
Temperance, Knave of Wands, 6 of Wands

[Joan Marie]

I love Haiku. And I love this idea. Thank you jaq.
I have to admit, I like to stick to the 5-7-5 syllable construct myself. I find the constraint a creative challenge.
So here is my first of what will no doubt be many goes at this.

Randomness of Life
Is senseless to fight against
Enjoy as it is

[jaq]

when the depths eat you
and you think you're gonna die
don't call the devil!

New Orleans Voodoo:
8 Congo (8 of cups), Death, Devil

[chiscotheque]

the vines were divine
time in the wind rewinds the
wine turned to water

[jaq]

Deviant Moon: Knight of Wands, Page of Pentacles, Queen of Pentacles

so self important
you three! soon the moon will hide ...
uneasy sleep

[chiscotheque]

a bird in the hand
is worth a one-man gambol
whose wings need clipping

[jaq]

wanna fall in love?
cupid'll bring you together
by that yonder tree

(tarot of the celtic fairies)

[Monica]

A cup of water handed
from the golden breeze,
so majestic are you

Page of cups, knight of pentacles, hierophant

[jaq]

harsh words so small
large the life dancer
large our common celebration

(daughters of the moon: nine of blades - criticism; shakti the life dancer - the world; celebration - judgment)

[TheColorsofSand]

Simple Tarot (miniature)
5 of Pentacles, The Moon, The High Priestess

Expect in return
Rise above their drama
Do not withdraw now

[jaq]

he looks to his lust
oh how he misunderstands
a woman's feelings

roehrig: ace of cups, knight of cups, queen of cups

[SaturnCeleste]

Oh I love haiku! I didn't pull any cards, I will just go through some readings I have posted. The reversals were taken into consideration for this haiku. I also do the 5-7-5 style.



energy builds forth
only to knock down the king
the battle was lost

[jaq]

oh, you're important,
both of you, but tell me -
for how long?

Sasha Fenton's Tarot: King of Swords, Hierophant, Hanged Man

[Myperception]

Golden Tarot of KLIMT

3 of wands, Queen of swords, 10 of pentacles

I observe
Not hesitate to cut
Live in harmony

[AgentBonkers]

Sun and Moon Tarot

might, complacency -
a challenge will come along;
you will learn loss.

[jaq]

Sasha Fenton's Tarot
6 of cups, 7 of cups, 4 of wands

"i'm ready," she says
"pour it on! come on, my love,
come, let's play house!"

[Parzival]

Stillness as Wheel turns
Shedding shell of surfaces
Child under the stars

(Thoth Wheel of Fortune, Lightning-Struck Tower, Aeon)

[jaq]

among the lilies
i find a butterfly
with my blind eyes

(mary-el)

[Myperception]

The Dion Fortune Tarot

Shine bright
Listen to me
Cycle of life

[Myperception]

Fantasy @ Miracle Tarot

Equality
I am emotional
2 pick 1

[Parzival]

Haiku Triad

Foolish,foolish Fool!--
Needs to use expressive tool,
And glean deep silence.

(O,I,II major arcana--chosen sequence of 3, a line for each;
not intended to be purely concrete imagery)

[jaq]

Witches Tarot, Page of Pentacles, Nine of Cups, Two of Cups

young woman
come drink at the plenty
meet your mate

[Myperception]

Had been too busy with work in this week. Today is my day off with Tarot. Gonna practise this Tarot Haiku for my 6 decks to refresh

The Dion Fortune Tarot

I love drinking
Angel of love
My philosophy

[Myperception]

China Tarot

Unity
Mirror effect
Authority

[Myperception]

Tarot Botticelli

Fruitful cut
Fighting spirit
I overcome