What I learned at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai (from Jane Reichhold): In Japanese, a traditional “dodoitsu” is composed of four phrases in 7-7-7-5 sound units. These were sung to accompaniment of a shamisen (banjo-like instrument with three strings). The subject matter was either love or humor.
I added rhyme because it’s our anniversary 🙂
honeysuckle image from dreams time
honey bee my honey dew
on our honeysuckle vine
soften me and sweeten you
pleasure’s yours and mine
a poem in my pocket 
Aug 31, 2015 @ 11:58:16
Very nice Lynn!
Aug 31, 2015 @ 20:27:47
Thank you, Tony!