Haiku
In the midday heat
Mules seek shady carob trees
Man seeketh the beach
Limerick
Morrie knew he was going to die,
Every Tuesday Mitch would come on by.
Each Tuesday, they would talk,
Still, Morrie could not walk.
After each session, they'd say goodbye.
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Haiku is a good vehicle for capturing a single moment in time. This short, 17-syllable form, usually written in three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable count, focuses our attention on a single, insightful moment.
Composed of five lines, the limerick adheres to a strict rhyme scheme and bouncy rhythm, making it easy to memorize. Very few are serious, as the form isn't equipped to carry deeper thoughts or emotions.
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