The ‘Shit Haiku’ has long been recognised, by the more discerning reader, as a distinct and particular poetic form in its own right. I was unaware until very recently, however, that this form was imbued with a rich history and an almost mystical provenance. I refer you to the following post to find out more:
Bearing this in mind, we at EIF have concluded that it is high time to spread the shit, so to speak, by publishing a new and bespoke shit haiku for every single day of April 2022! If you are unsure how to write the form, a desultory perusal of the first few examples should suffice…
Feel free to join in, posting your shit haiku with the hasthtag #NaShiHaiKuMo2022. I’ll also be doing this on Instagram @experimentsinfiction: hope to see you there!
Shit Haiku Day 1

I have a niece called April and she was born in June, and school nick-name was December
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Oh, Ingrid! π€£
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π they say laughter is the best medicineβ¦
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Too funny and love the Shit Haiku hitting the fan on April Fools. π
Have fun with this as i cheer you on!!π
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π€£ I predict a riot π€©
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Oho I’m definitely in.. ITS TIME FOR SOME SHIT HAIKU FUN!
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Hooray! π π€©
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What if is the perfect phrase for the day. (K)
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I think so!
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I will have to write one for Robert. thanks for the reminder that it is April Fools Day! :)
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My pleasure, Cheryl: although I think by tradition the jokes must end by midday: perhaps itβs not too late where you are π
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It’s good to laugh! π€£
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Always. π
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π I have to love an idea like this, no matter its implications! Good, un(clean) fun is hilarious.
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Sometimes it is needed! Thank you Jaya :-)
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Hahaha! This is fantastic, Ingrid. ππ I very much look forward to reading the shit haikus from you this month!
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Thanks Jeff π though I canβt take all the credit, as this is a collaboration with Nick Reeves!
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Youβre welcome, Ingrid. Always. Ah! I missed that somehow. Thank you. I will visit Nickβs site soon! π
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Belated smiles π
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