Haiku Theory Part 1 -2009-A Lot of Words About A Little Poem An Introduction to Haiku Structures Part 1Haiku Theory Part 1 -2009-
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A haiku poem cannot be defined according to the number of syllables and lines it contains (nor by the number of syllables in each line). Although I do not wish to go into the reasons why at this point (I will save that for a later discussion) the form of modern English haiku, as Haruo Shirane writes, “is a short poem, usually written in one to three lines.” (in Gilbert, 2009) At this point our definition sounds very vague. If the number of syllables and lines do not
The River and The RaindropOnce, there were two figures: a River and a Raindrop. The River was of simple beginnings; his roots were just a trickle. However he was strong willed and determined to reach his destination. No mountain or forest or hillside could deter him. In his persistence he would go around or he would go through.The River and The Raindrop
Now the Raindrop was a being of a lofty persuasion. She would float wherever the wind would take her and usually fall upon great things. She had seen every country, every continent and every body of water possible. She had experienced great praise and harsh accusations, but in the end she was content.
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Writing teaches us our mysteries. ~ Marie De L'Incarnation
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"We are intent on reducing art to its simplest expression, which is love." (Andre Breton)
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"We are intent on reducing art to its simplest expression, which is love." (Andre Breton)
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