The Air in Me is filled with Haiku and its cousins
About fifteen years ago I was introduced to the ancient
art of Haiku and its cousins, Senryu, Haibun and Ciniquain. I was immediately
drawn to each of them for a number of reasons. The first reason is that each
has a purpose; Haiku deals with nature, while Senryu is based on emotions and
of course structure is based on the form you use. I also like Haiku because it
calls for the writer to be as succinct as possible in just a few words.
Over the next few weeks I will share my understanding of
how each of these forms works with samples that will be in my upcoming book.
Haiku:
Most Haiku is written in three lines with 5 syllables
in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line and ending with 5 syllables in the third line. Another form of Haiku that is fun to write is
the one line Haiku which generally has from twelve to seventeen syllables.
Haiku deals with both the beauty and devastation of nature;
here are two examples that will appear in my upcoming book.
Of key importance in Haiku and Senryu is the drawing of
images so vivid the reader can visualize what the writer has offered.
Thin
Thin like wisps of air
allowed madam butterfly
meteoric flight
~~~
Trust
Me
Trust
only me said
the shade tree to the young grass,
too much sun you’re dead.
the shade tree to the young grass,
too much sun you’re dead.
Shade
is much safer
drink in the morning dewdrops,
grow a greenish sheen.
drink in the morning dewdrops,
grow a greenish sheen.
Safe…warm…comforted,
in my outstretched arms of love
I have you covered
in my outstretched arms of love
I have you covered
One web site I found that covers the subject of Haiku quite well
can be found at www.ahapoetry.com/haiku.htm
In next week’s
blog we’ll cover the subject of Senryu. As always, thanks for reading The Air
in Me.
Photo provided by Jody Miller
Very nice, very nice...keep blogging
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement Larry, it really is appreciated.
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