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Every once in a while I read a haiku journal that publishes two line haiku.

In our more conservative training here in the States, we're tought haiku are best written in three lines, or monostich (one line haiku).

A seasoned haiku writer once explained that if a writer can get a ku to two lines, the writer should be able to get it down to a monostich. My own experience is that a one-line haiku is more complex than pushing two lines into one.

Besides the "Chrystaline" (form), 17 syllable, two line haiku, is there considered opinion regarding two line haiku?

Jan in Texas

This has been informative, and I hope my delayed questions are not too late to be considered.

Moving through several threads before landing on this one, I too, notice a more lenient approach to the process of writing the Japanese forms in English, compared to American specific teachings. Especially structuring haiku, but also on the creation of haibun and haiga.

Perhaps in the USA, we are "industrialized" in most disciplines. We are easily qued up, and readily adapt to formations and formulas.
In this more rigid environment, breaking free of convention is a bit of a challenge, if rewarding.

Alan, I appreciate most your clarification regarding the placement of verse within the haiga or shahai, as I have seen the haiku placed underneath the artwork and photographs in some postings.

Question.
About three years ago I stopped in to look at postings on NaHaiWriMo, to find folks post at will, with occasional helpful feedback. Above, in your comments, you mention posting your work on that blog. I am hesitant to post there because I worry editors are watching, and may consider one's postings on the site to be "previously published" work.
Alan, can you speak to the benefits of participating on such an active site as NaHaiWriMo?
And any cautions you may offer?

Jan in Texas