Thnaks to everyone who answered this query:  I will be well prepared
bw
SallyE

on 2/5/04 2:56 pm, Gerald England at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sally Evans" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 10:08 PM
> Subject: [THE-WORKS] Haibun query
>
>
>> Arthur, you'll know I expect: can you tell me where I'll see the "rules"
> for
>> haibun?
>> I know what they are rougly! I am  going on a Gaelic writing course, and I
>> thought I would like to do a haibun in Gaelic about the course - as much
> for
>> a suitable exercise as anything.
>> bw
>> SallyE
>>
>
> Traditionally a haibun is described as
>
> prose that shares the haiku angle of looking at the general through the
> particular, with haiku-like condensation in the prose style and
> incorporating at least one actual haiku.
>
> It has come to used as a general description of any kind of writing that
> combines prose with poetry.
>
> Ideally the poetry and prose should complement each other. In other words
> the poem shouldn't just repeat what has been said in the prose but add
> something extra. The prose also shouldn't just be background or notes or
> merely an introduction to the poem.
>
> For more information and examples
> try some of the links on my haiku links page
> http://www.nhi.clara.net/hklinks.htm
>
> In particular check out
> Everday Accounts
> and
> Eel Pie Dharma
>
> yours
> Gerald England
>
>
> Gerald, Christine and Craig England,
> New Hope International. Haiku Talk.
> Reviews, poetry, travel photography & more.
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