Written for Val’s Haiku Scavenger Hunt
#9 where we’re asked to write a Pi-ku.
morning frost
melts
under the sun
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Nancy’s Notes: A Pi-ku is a syllabic form derived from the Haiku. It consists of a single stanza of 3 lines with a syllable count equivalent to the 1st 3 digits of pi (π) 3-1-4.
This is “Morning Has Broken” by Cat Stevens
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A lovely pairing of words and picture. A beautiful song, too.
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The frost is coming sooner than we’d like. Thanks, dear Keith.
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Such a charming and joyful post! Pairing this sweet verse with such an iconic song makes for the ultimate morning read. There is so much quiet change captured in just those few syllables.
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Thanks, Monk! The Pi-ku was such a pleasant surprise …. and a bit more challenging than it looks.
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Making simplicity look effortless is the hardest part of the craft. Really appreciate your brilliant company Nancy ☺️
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Morning frost melting under the sun, so much quiet change held in so few syllables. The Pi-ku form is such a lovely discovery, and pairing it with Morning Has Broken makes the whole post feel like a gentle sunrise 🌹
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Thanks for a lovely comment, Alexinor.
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One of the most beautiful songs ever, and an absolutely lovely poem!
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It’s a glorious song! Thank you so much, dear D. 🥰
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How delicious this Nance and wonderful track 🙌
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Beautiful Cat Stevens! I love this song. Thanks so much, Ange. 💛
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Nancy! Your Pi-ku is darling and though this form is micro poetry, you made the most of those 8 syllables!!
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Oh, thanks Val! It’s a sweet little form, isn’t it? Wonderful Haiku challenge! 🥰
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