In exploring new and old poetic expressions, I came across a Tanka. Similar to the Haiku or earlier Hokku, it used a defined set of syllables (5-7-5-7-7) along with a overarching thematic. In the case of the Tanka, it was…
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An Ode to Dr. S
Tagged with: Cat in the Hat, children, Dr. Suess, emotions, ethics, Haiku, journey, moral play, moving forward, poem, symbology, Tanka, Theodor Seuss Geisel
Posted in Poetry
Posted in Poetry
Haibun
In explanation of the entry Spring becomes Summer, I am attempting something known as Haibun, a Japanese form of writing that combines short (usually) prose and Haiku. As with all Haiku, the symbology used is very important. In the case…
Nian Xióng Hall 