If you thought haiku was just a 17 syllable nature poem, you have another think coming! Important insights and distinctions are discussed by Anita Virgil. And she discloses her letter from Harold G. Henderson stating why he wanted haiku re-defined. The final definitions he approved are all here.
Credits:
Books referenced, One Potato Two Potato Etc., Peaks Press, copyright 1991 by Anita Virgil; A Haiku Path, The Haiku Society of America 1968-1988, copyright 1994 by The Haiku Society of America, Inc.
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7 responses so far ↓
Craig McLanachan // Jan 1, 2010 at 3:28 am
I really enjoyed this. For some reason was only allowed to leave one star when I needed five. I am also impressed with Wikipedia’s entry on the subject. I am living a ‘haiku’ life, for that is my reaction to living with ‘haiku’ eyes. Thank you so much.
Craig.
Naia // Jan 6, 2010 at 1:36 pm
What an invaluable service you provide to us all, Donna and Al. Thank you for this latest podcast, and thank you Anita for your participation on the definitions committee and your willingness to recount your experiences and share documents.
Eeva-Maija Maula // Jan 7, 2010 at 3:07 am
Thank you for such a lovely gift for the beginning of the new year. I am trying to live a minimalistic life and I really enjoy when someone touches gently the essence of being and shares it with others.
Sophia Roberts // Jan 7, 2010 at 4:52 pm
So inspiring. Thank you.
chibi // Feb 17, 2010 at 9:26 am
I love haiku. Haiku Chronicles are a treasure. Thank you.
the new bulb glows… a moth returns to a cooler light
Alan Summers // Aug 23, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Thank you for this invaluable service.
Alan, With Words
Paula Moore // Mar 29, 2011 at 9:49 am
thanks loved it
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