Tag: haiku

Last December I experimented a bit with the then new at the time ChatGPT writing haiku. It turns out that particular post has been quite popular – among the most visited since I shared it.

This morning I set out to use Google Bard (now powered by the Gemini Pro model) to write haiku using the same prompts as last year with ChatGPT. Here are the results – which I also find very enjoyable!

Note: The image above was created using Bing’s Image Creator powered by OpenAI’s DALL-E 3.

Write a haiku about film photography

Sun paints on silver,
A patient click, time captured still,
Light’s memory held.

Write a haiku about a quiet morning in a boat on a lake

Mist hugs sleeping reeds,
Oars dip, a whisper in glass,
Sun’s kiss wakes the lake.

Write a haiku about snow falling on cedars

Jade boughs bow with grace,
Each flake a silent, feathered kiss,
Whispers on the breeze.

Write a haiku about stillness in Kyoto

Temple bells toll slow,
Bamboo sighs in ancient shade,
Stone gardens breathe deep.

Write a haiku about watching the first rain of the year

Parched earth drinks the first sip,
Rooftop whispers secrets soft,
Green whispers unfurl.

Write a haiku about geese flying overhead

With beating wings that cleave the sky, A honking skein in chevroned flight, Winter’s wild grace calls.

Write a haiku about farming with a John Deere tractor

Green giant hums low,
Iron claws till earth’s slumbering heart,
Seeds dream of sunlit rows.

Write a haiku about writing haiku

Few words paint a world,
Seventeen whispers hold the breath,
A flower unfolds.

And now for a few more…

Write a haiku about visiting Stockholm in late December

Crisp air, cobblestones gleam,
Candles flicker in frosty shops,
Lucia’s crown ablaze.

Write a haiku about walking across the Golden Gate Bridge in fog

Towers pierce white mist,
Footsteps echo, lost in air,
City sleeps unseen.

Write a haiku about the joys of Christmas with family and friends

Laughter fills the hearth,
Gifts unwrapped, eyes shining bright,
Love warms winter’s breath.

Write five haiku about the joys of walking a dog in the park on a cool grey morning

Crisp air nips at cheeks,
Tail wags a metronome beat,
Leaves crunch under paws.

Squirrels taunt from oaks,
Bark explodes in joyous chase,
Frisbee paints the sky.

Dew kissed blades stand tall,
Golden fur a furry sunbeam,
Sniffs of morning dew.

Pigeons flutter up,
Startled by a playful lunge,
Laughter fills the park.

Back to leash, head home,
Whiskers twitching, ears perked high,
Memories in paws.

And then I asked Google Bard for some judgment:

Which one is the best?

I think the fourth haiku is the best! It captures the playful energy of a dog walk in the park, as well as the delightful surprise of the startled pigeons and the shared laughter between dog and owner.

Here’s why I think it stands out:

• Vivid imagery: The line “Pigeons flutter up” creates a clear picture in the reader’s mind, and the “Startled by a playful lunge” adds a touch of humor.
• Sound: The “Laughter fills the park” adds another sensory element to the haiku, making it feel more immersive.
• Connection: The laughter shared between dog and owner highlights the joy and companionship that comes from spending time with our furry friends.

Overall, I think the fourth haiku is the most evocative and memorable of the bunch. It’s a great example of how haiku can capture a moment in time and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

Of course, the best haiku is ultimately a matter of personal preference. Some people might prefer the serene beauty of the first haiku, or the joyful chase of the second. But I believe the fourth haiku stands out for its combination of vivid imagery, sound, and connection, making it a truly delightful read.