I've been enjoying sharing poems written in years past, but I realize I really should write something new for the blog. This is not a comfortable thought, as I haven't written any poetry in quite some time. I'll start small.
To quote an internet source: "The haibun is the combination of two poems: a prose poem and haiku. The form was popularized by the 17th century Japanese poet Matsuo Basho. Both the prose poem and haiku typically communicate with each other, though poets employ different strategies for this communication—some doing so subtly, while others are more direct."
The Blog, a haibun
Our small group writes every day—for ourselves and to each other. Every post, every comment, makes us think, makes us laugh, knits us more tightly together.
no one to talk to
some days used to be like that
but not anymore
I love this! And it's exactly how I feel about this project this year.
ReplyDeleteSmiling now. I don't know if I'll write any new poetry this month, but we'll see. Y'all are getting thoughts and reruns.
ReplyDeleteAin't nuthin' wrong with no reruns! (She says as she hunts up another oldie.)
DeleteI've never heard about a haibun. I like the feel of yours; both parts work together so well. (I think we all will be pulling old and new out this month...and that's as it should be!)
ReplyDeleteYes! This blogging project (and any writing I do) seems as much about building community as it is about the act of writing itself.
ReplyDeleteI feel like groups of all-women are so rare - at least in my life they are. I'm happy to have this space.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet. I agree. I wish I had more time to write.
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