Now that all you would-be poets are mastering the simpler aspects (for the most part) of the haiku form, perhaps it's time to introduce the more subtle textures that differentiate an actual haiku from merely a pithy 17 sylable sentence with a couple of internal carriage returns.
Encarta has a nice, rather consise summary: "Traditionally and ideally, a haiku presents a pair of contrasting images, one suggestive of time and place, the other a vivid but fleeting observation. Working together, they evoke mood and emotion. The poet does not comment on the connection but leaves the synthesis of the two images for the reader to perceive. A haiku by the poet Basho, considered to have written the most perfect examples of the form, illustrates this duality: Now the swinging bridge Is quieted with creepers ... Like our tendrilled life." "Haiku," Microsoft� Encarta� Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com � 1997-2000 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. If you'd like to read more: http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?z=1&pg=2&ti=761575779 Perhaps a feeble attempt like: Now the flowing mail Startles us with urgency More anthrax is found ======================================================= Andy Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.swinc.com Simpler-Webb, Inc. Austin, TX 512-322-0071 -- Eating XXX Chili at Texas Chili Parlor since 1989 -- ======================================================= _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
