Thirteens
The Japanese haiku is composed of 17 sound units divided into three parts - one with 5 units, one with 7 units and another with 5 units. 

In 2009 I created a British response, the Thirteen.
Each Thirteen  is composed of 3 lines, with the following number of syllables on each: 3, 3, 7.

Here are some examples.

​Permanent attraction
Stuck on you
Feeling blue
I should not have used the glue

© 2009 Philip Barnett

Losing pounds
Joined a gym
On a whim
Well, at least my wallet’s slim

© 2011 Philip Barnett

Aftermath
Lost someone
Life's course run
One from two leaves only one

© 2026 Philip Barnett