Haibun
(translated "Haikai Writings" is a form that combines Prose and Haiku)
It was first used as a kind of travel journal by the 17th-century Japanese poet, Matsuo Băshō.
It was a form he often popularized as travel accounts.
Haibun poetry is used to write autobiography, diary, essay, Prose Poems, and very short stories.
Traditional Haibun typically took the form of a short, precise poetic description of a place,
person or object, or a diary of a journey or other events in the poet's life, followed by a related haiku.
Haibun is now written worldwide and the form has been adapted into different variations.
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Interesting technique, never heard of it. It is strong in delivery and rhythmic. I could feel being in that place, well done Susan (butterfly). The senses are alive and yet there is retrospect. Full of light and care
The light is nice. The foilage and the animals make the light more purposeful. I love walking in the woods, it reminds me... this is all just light waiting to get out.
Susan,
There is much I love about poetry... it has so much to offer from philosophy to imagery, to a salve for aching bones. Some images are sharp and clear as a Winslow painting, others soft as Monet, like this poem. I moved to the sere Llano Estacado in the Texas panhandle from the lush forests and splashing creeks of Tennessee, and you took me back for a moment... thank you.
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Apologies for the late reply, I just am not on here much lately. Thank you for the wonderful review!.. read moreApologies for the late reply, I just am not on here much lately. Thank you for the wonderful review!! TN... one of my favorite places! :-) Glad you enjoyed this poem.
you are a step ahead in seasons, Susan ;) ... i am telling my neighbors that Fall is coming .. they poo poo me ... but the sumac leaves are already reddening .. i am pretty sure i am right .. it is coming :))) .. your poem puts me there .. in a golden place of breathtaking serenity .. i feel it in reading .. thank you for introducing me to the Haibun .. combining Haiku and prose or poetry works for me! .. i appreciate it's history ...
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