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6 Haiku is a form of poetry that consists of a verse of 17 syllables split up into three lines as follows Line One 5 Syllables Line Two 7 Syllables Line Three 5 Syllables You can get creative with punctuation and capitalization and your poem doesnt have to rhyme however it does have to be an original creation Here is an example The sun shines brightly Its rays dance upon my skin And warmth surrounds me Analyze The sun shines bright ly 5 Its rays dance up on my skin 7 And warmth surr ounds me 5 Heres our challenge to you Tell us about what life with MS is like for you in the form of a haiku Your haiku must fall into one of the following three categories related to living with MS Positive thinking and humor Were all familiar with the idea that attitude is everything. How do you put a positive spin on living with MS and its challenges How do you use laughter as your best medicine in your journey through life with MS MS-free zone Rosalind C. Kalb PhD who developed the concept of the MS-free zone explains it as anything that allows a person to find respite however momentary from the intrusion of MS in his or her life. What or who serves as your personal MS-free zone What does it feel like when you are in that MS-free space Catharsis When was the last time you truly allowed yourself to express the pain and emotions that come from living with MS Allow yourself that release here. What thoughts or feelings about living with MS have you wanted to get off your chest Ask friends and family to help and feel free to send in more than one entry. Bonus points to those who submit a haiku for each category Remember to make sure all entries follow the 5-7-5 syllable rule. Contest winners will see their name and haiku featured in our next issue and a random drawing of the winning entries will be chosen to receive a 25 gift card Submit your MS haiku to EmpowerSource Support Group News 6520 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale FL 33309. All entries must be postmarked no later than May 20. Happy writing