Irony

Purpose Haiku. Best viewed with the sound turned up and the lights turned off.

weird food haiku

Give me your haikus.

Furuike ya - An ancient pond
Kawazu tobikomu - A frog jumps in
Mizu no oto - The sound of water

- Matsuo Basho

Video Haiku

Working on instinct
Descendent of dinosaurs
Heron consumes prey

A short vid with original photography and some haiku siliness

Like wind through the trees
Our friendship refreshes me
Whispering “I’m here”

With magical sound
Your words fall not on deaf ears
But into my heart
  more...
Breath tickles my neck
As you sneak up behind me
To say, “I love you”

Watch with envy as
Birds take flight into blue skies
to eternity

With two coats of red
And a smooth glide of the brush
I polish my toes

Hoping for the truth
I keep my thoughts to myself
Drowning in silence

Quiet as a mouse
The refridgerator tempts
“I have cho-co-late”

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This is a response to the contest started by Atomikgurl.
Thanks for inspiring me! A haiku is Japanese poetry, 3 lines consisting of 5, then 7, and finally 5 syllables.

FOOD by GREGORY LIONS c.2007

My stomach   more...rumbles
I dream of deliciousness
I wake unsated.  less

A response to atomikgurl's Food Haiku Contest
with an appearance by Thanksgiving's Guest of Honor

For atomikgurl

Yes, I can cook...er, sort of.

P.S. Thank you LiveVideo for the Video Community section feature! :) It's muchly appreciated! :D

A poem originally seen on YouTube,
edited following the suggestion of a friend.

Silence As Haiku
Copyright 2006
Ken Gierke

A poem that debuted on YouTube.

Any surprise it's about The River?

Silent Haiku
Copyright 2006
Ken Gierke

It's haiku, ok?
Plus I'm not wearing pants.

Conspiracy Haiku

http://www.AlohaMassageSchool.com The Hawaiian Pocket Dictionary defines lomilomi as a method "to rub, press, crush, massage, rub out; to work in and out, as claws of a contented cat." Another   more...translation is, "to break up into small pieces." In the early 1900's lomilomi was coined "Hawaiian massage" by the legal system."The depth of true lomilomi was virtually limitless in terms of its ability to offer potential for healing to each patient; however, the government of the time had to label it" and put in a category, which is not the Hawaiian way," says Yates. "It is correct to say that lomilomi encompasses a massage, but it is not limited to it. Native Hawaiians say the true definition of lomilomi is reconnecting with spirit." "Recipients of a lomilomi treatment often experience freedom from anxiety, worry, fear and a host of other negative thought patterns."While lomilomi is often referred to as a spiritual massage, the technique is also practical and specific. It is, for example, effective in breaking up calcium deposits and lactic acid build-up. This is accomplished by a variety of movements, such as circular thumb strokes that are done in a one-two-three rhythm directly over the area. Knuckle strokes are used on larger, denser muscles in the same rhythm, followed by soothing forearm strokes and hacking. According to Auntie Margaret, lomilomi has a profound effect on the health and development of the muscles, and the activity of the blood and nerves associated with them. It dilates blood vessels, thus improving circulation and helping to prevent strokes. It relieves muscle spasms and increases the rate of nutrients brought to the muscles by the blood, with out increasing lactic acid production. It stimulates the lymphatic system to release waste products, and is useful after injury to ligaments and tendons by dispersing edema. It also restores vitality and heightens metabolism. "True lomilomi in the right hands gives immediate and long-term results," Yates says. I  less

What is constipation?http://www.CaptainColon.com Constipation means different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent stools. For others, however, constipation means hard   more...stools, difficulty passing stools (straining), or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. The cause of each of these "types" of constipation probably is different, and the approach to each should be tailored to the specific type of constipation. Constipation can also alternate with diarrhea. This pattern is more commonly considered as part of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). At the extreme end of the constipation spectrum is fecal impaction, a condition in which stool hardens in the rectum and prevents the passage of any stool.The number of bowel movements generally decreases with age. Ninety-five percent of adults have bowel movements between three and 21 times per week, and this would be considered normal. The most common pattern is one bowel movement a day, but this pattern is seen in less than 50% of people. Moreover, most people are irregular and do not have bowel movements every day or the same number of bowel movements each day. Medically speaking, constipation usually is defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week (this is crazy). Severe constipation is defined as less than one bowel movement per week ( a road to disease). There is no medical reason to have a bowel movement every day ( that is why medicine is very flawed). Going without a bowel movement for two or three days does not cause physical discomfort, only mental distress for some people. Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence that "toxins" accumulate when bowel movements are infrequent or that constipation leads to cancer ( give me a break, if you do not eliminate waste where else can the toxins go?).It is important to distinguish acute (recent onset) constipation from chronic (long duration) constipation. Acute constipation requires urgent assessment because a serious medical illness may be the underlying cause (e.g., tumors of the colon). Constipation also requires an immediate assessment if it is accompanied by worrisome symptoms such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea and vomiting, and involuntary weight loss. Please do yourself a favor if you have constipation go on a colon cleanse or see a colon hydrotherapist. http://www.CaptainColon.com  less

This vid. was made out of boredom.. - . -
Enjoy~! and comment what you think....seriously...

a haiku; a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables

Several HAIKU from the book Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk.

Mike Nobody composes a poem from Brett Keane's mispronunciations and bad grammar. After Brett made a big deal about someone copying his videos and claiming that he was going to sue Google and YouTube,   more...he got busted by Judelicious1971 plagarizing
Judy Burnette´s Poem "Dad" published in 1999:

http://www.netpoets.com/poems/death/0319006.htm

Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.
What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.
What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.
Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.
Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
(Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.)

Brett Keane´s "Poem" - "Erase My Innocence":

So many images race through my mind
Whenever I speak your name
It seems without you in my life
Things will never be the same
What happened to those days
When I was just a child
The Innocence
When my life was consumed in you
In your love and in your smile
What happened to all those times
When I always looked to you
No matter what happened in my life
You always got me through
I turn to see your face
Yet in my turning it seems
The sound has been erased
When life does not make sense
Who will be there to hold me close
When the pieces just don´t fit
If I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice
I would tell you always know
I love you and no one can take your place
Years may come and go
But your memory will never be erased

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Coincidence? lulz. Taking advantage of someone else´s dead parent is all good when it suits you BK...

He took down his videos declaring he was going to sue people for copying his work But luckily thefriendlypaki (that´s his username) cunningly downloaded the "BRETT KEANE IS SUEING YOUTUBE" videos for our delectation and delight here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbX0U6Mjgn4

Judelicious1971 - Plagiarism IS a Crime - BK Exposed by the Fat Talking Cow:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1FuIGlXMMvg  less

My wife and I set out at 5:15 am to avoid the guards and had the best hike! To see more of my videos visit
www.patrickcliffordarts.com
Music: Widespread Panic, Aint Life Grand

Fire is an important element in my life. In many cultures fire represents life, death and transmutation. These pictures are taken from a fire ritual for a friend's birthday. I'm playing the pentatonic   more...Shakuhachi (flute).  less

~Just letting you know this is a tear jerker ~ for me anyway. My grandfather is very sick and far away from me. My mom, my grandpa, my sister, myself... we are scattered through the states.... so I wanted   more...to do something for my family in this time of sorrow... I have to say, spending a few days making this video for my grandpa allowed me to grieve, reminisce, and heal a little all at the same time. I have a new appreciation for Live Video now for this and for being able to express myself and to share with my family in the moment. Being able to give this gift to my grandpa, letting him know how much he is loved. There's been so much lost time, these photos are the only photos I have of us together, preserving the three visits I've had with him. I think what I am trying to say is that when you love someone, don't put off telling them so, because the days and years move so fast. I love you Grandpa.

So, it's a day later and I come to find out that my Grandfather passed away about the same time I was uploading this video. It's OK. He's at peace now. God Bless. April 19th, 2007  less