Haiku Review: A critique in 17 syllables

Why use a 17th century form of Japanese poetry to write reviews? Why not?

Is it harder to
sum up a show in haiku
than in paragraphs?

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Let's find out. We asked our Art Hounds to give it a try. Read their attempts and then leave your haiku review in the comments!

Framing the Field photo exhibit at St. Kate's, by Audra Williams


Remember film photos?
Black, white, limited series.
Minnesota pride.


"Ballet Works Project" by the James Sewell Ballet, by Thomas Haakenson


Move like you mean it.
When the movement is stillness
you find yourself again.


Cindy Sherman at the Walker Art Center, by Alberta Lee Orcutt


a diamond ring
a hairy mole, crooked tooth
woman goddesses


Yo La Tengo at First Avenue, by Tom Steffes


Swirling, hypnotic
Glorious cacophony
Wow! Just three people?


Charlie Parr's album "Barnswallow," by Brian Beatty


Beautifully raw
song stories vintage and new
played with so much heart.


Long Day's Journey into Night at the Guthrie, by Rachel Sear


Morning, whiskey, bright
Morphine, TB, more whiskey
Heartbreaking, well acted


"Coronado" by Renegade Theater in Duluth, by Lawrence Lee


strangers in a bar
three stories twist and unfold
the wheel always turns


Now it's your turn. 17 syllables. Go.