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It isn't a Haiku or unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively.

I don't understand your comment.

Traditionally, haiku is something like:

On a withered branch

A crow has alighted;

Nightfall in autumn.

Haiku (俳句, listen (help·info)) is a type of short form poetry originally from Japan. Traditional Japanese haiku consist of three phrases composed of 17 phonetic units (called on in Japanese, which are similar to syllables) in a 5, 7, 5 pattern;[1] that include a kireji, or "cutting word";[2] and a kigo, or seasonal reference. Similar poems that do not adhere to these rules are generally classified as senryū.[3]

Not being an ass, just saying.

The point about kireji and kigo makes much more sense to use in pointing out the difference since what I wrote does use the 5, 7, 5, syllable composition.

I do appreciate the information. I also appreciate that you provided an example. It was very helpful. Thank you.

I also understand the reference to Go Rin No Sho AKA The Book of 5 Rings.

If you like swords, Takuan Sōhō's The Unfettered Mind is more interesting than Musashi and Thomas Merton's Mystics and Zen Masters is fairly approachable.

Musashi was a very accomplished killer. Sōhō is more about Zen and Bushido.

The most dangerous enemy you will ever "kill" is yourself.

The Gateless Gate

The great path has no gates,

Thousands of roads enter it.

When one passes through this gateless gate

He walks freely between heaven and earth.

Mumon Ekai (1183-1260)