Ahh, the haiku. This classic poetic structure allows almost anyone to amuse and entertain. It enables the writer to be short and sweet, while still getting their point across. It is also quite possibly the easiest idea to teach; three lines comprised of a maximum 17 syllables. That’s all we expect from you, Lore Hounds.
Three measly lines of creativity.
Your entry (feel free to do more than one) can cover a wide range of topics. Fair game includes what you expect from us, gaffes made in the recent video coverage, games we enjoy and play (WoW, STO, GA, DDO, etc), your feelings towards the site layout or even a rant on how stupid this contest is (ex. Best. Idea. Ever).
You can submit your haiku to our Twitter, or leave a comment on this very post. Be sure to leave a legitimate e-mail address in case you win!
We’ll be selecting whichever haiku entertains us the most come next Monday, April 5. Here’s what you can win:
1st Place: Lord of the Rings Online Collector’s Edition
2nd Place: Sandbox Tiger loot card
3rd Place: Slashdance loot card
the lord of the ninjas
does not share
the loots
Lore Hound is now here
The devs will now know great fear
For news we will hear
Damn you Warcraft dreams
Invading my sleep at night
Murlocs laugh at me….
Just my lute and I
Serenading Middle Earth
with Metalica
Fans in a uproar
Project Lore has come and went
Welcome to Lore Hound
South by Southwest
I’m only mere miles away
Perks of Texas life
Making the Horde die
I slice and dice with my swords.
For the Alliance!
Level my new alt.
Just hit 20. New mount. Yay!
Hillsbrad, here I come!
Ode to the best crew;
That began as a project;
May they rise anew.
The Lich King must die!
All traces of the scourge gone!
Arthas is no more!
Meh Poetry was never my thing but w/e I want that Sandbox tiger. o.o
Silvermoon City
Great home of the Sin’dorai
Now bears scars of war.
Ultimately none of these haikus are technically set up right from the ‘rules’ I read up on them but I doubt anyone really cares. :P
@Dan
It wouldn’t be accurate unless we actually wrote in Japanese. There are so many variations of haiku rules when translated to English. The common factor is that they generally do not exceed 17 syllables. The most common form being 5-7-5.
The ground is trembling
Cataclysm approaches, yet I’m still in Undercity
Admiring at the roaches.
The best thing I could come up with at 4am ^_^
I just want free things, and I’m not very picky. Third place would be fine.
Project Lore down, the bubble has burst
The new venture LoreHound, however
Deserves world first
The new bloggers homes are on LoreHound
You all get a junior suite
We don’t cover incidentals! So keep your ass out the de-file
Project Lore! Is totally cancelled.
ProTip! Is totally cancelled.
And all other blogs are pennnnnnnding.
Project Lore, site is down
But wait! LoreHound up!
No need to frown!