Forum post of the day: Shaman issues in haiku
by Elizabeth Harper 
Apr 14th 2007 at 6:27PM
In a sharp break from the normal way of expressing oneself on the forums (you know, via extensive use of capslock and ascii art), a number of shamans are expressing their problems potetically via haiku. Never has it been more interesting and downright pleasent to read about class complaints. I think my favorite must be this one by poster Vapid for its inclusion of traditional imagery:Shaman drop to ground
Like the Spring Cherry Blossom
When faced with stunlock
So take a look -- or try your hand writing some shaman haiku of your own. (Remember, it's 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables.)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tylluan Apr 14th 2007 7:03PM
You also need some indication in what season the haiku is set. Every haiku has a season. That is why he used cherry blossoms in there (it's spring). Of course, he might just have used it because it's the stereotypical Japanese image.
andrew Apr 14th 2007 7:18PM
not enough mana
what am I going to do
i am so helpless
Tool Apr 15th 2007 7:47AM
Mana I need
Spring-totem it's worthless
My god blizzard why cant you work this?
Chris(Raszun) Apr 14th 2007 7:35PM
Hey tool it is 5-7-5 not 4-6-9
Juhlz Apr 14th 2007 8:23PM
Some help for #3
Mana is needed
Spring-Totem it is worthless
Blizzard help us out
Bobby Hansen Apr 14th 2007 8:28PM
Fall comes, no cute rhyme,
I am Shaman, scared to hells
Do not nerf, please.
Antenora Apr 14th 2007 9:39PM
@4, and @ this post in general.
TRADITIONAL Haiku doesn't all go 5-7-5, and most haiku artists will grimace when they hear someone say that. So don't tell people off for using different syllable rhythm.
And I play a Shaman, but I'm not that talented to make a haiku :(
Adam Apr 14th 2007 11:32PM
Forum QQers
want the game on a silver
platter. Pew-pew more.
Ryan Carter Apr 15th 2007 2:33AM
Um, yeah, I am not even going to try. Quit while I'm ahead.
ridestowe Apr 15th 2007 4:02AM
what the hell blizzard
ele did not need a nerf
clearcasting was good
ridestowe Apr 15th 2007 4:07AM
I like new content
but this change was uncalled for.
please stop, kthxbai
Toman Apr 15th 2007 6:07AM
A new WoW day born,
Toman needs a shower soon;
Shaman tears cleanse him.
In all seriousness though, clearcasting was pretty good as it was. I feel for you, guys.
Toman Apr 15th 2007 6:06AM
Why, WoW Insider
Do my comments not post?
A wasted Haiku.