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Journal Announcements / Re: "L.A. Thru a Lens"
« on: May 05, 2013, 11:09:58 PM »
Thanks Col! Yes, there are many good books on the Gean Tree Press shelves now. I've read through them all and they are superb. You'll know the names as soon as you see them (mostly well known poets). Enjoy!!! Oh, and if you have a second, send your friends the links as well. The more the happier!
http://www.geantreepress.com/Books.html
blessings!
Don
http://www.geantreepress.com/Books.html
blessings!
Don
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Journal Announcements / "L.A. Thru a Lens"
« on: April 20, 2013, 12:51:57 AM »
Recently, Col completed an online book of my haiga which can be found at the following link. While I provided the haiga, he worked his magic as to the order in which they should be presented; and, did an amazing job. Linda Papanicolaou wrote the afterword providing much insight as to her reaction to the book in general (very in tune).
Looking forward to your thoughts and responses.
http://en.calameo.com/read/00192283180b5770f315c
take care,
Don
Looking forward to your thoughts and responses.
http://en.calameo.com/read/00192283180b5770f315c
take care,
Don
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Contests and Awards / HNA Haiku Contest
« on: March 28, 2013, 01:31:53 AM »
Haiku North America Haiku Contest
HNA Conference - August 14th -18th, 2013
Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
The HNA Haiku Contest is officially commencing. Entry is free. Prizes are $150, 1st; $100 2nd; and, $50 3rd. There will be 5 Honorable mentions. The deadline to enter is June 30th, 2013. Award winners will be announced at the HNA Convention during the Awards Ceremony. You do not have to be present to be a winner but it will be much more fun if you are - for everyone!!!
Submitted haiku must not be in consideration for publication, other contests, formerly published or work-shopped. Facebook is considered published in regards to this contest.
Please send up to 10 entries to hnahaikucontest@gmail.com. Maureen, an independent assistant will log the poems and forward them to the judging staff (to be revealed at the Convention).
Welcome aboard and Good Luck!
Don Baird
Contest Coordinator
HNA Conference - August 14th -18th, 2013
Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
The HNA Haiku Contest is officially commencing. Entry is free. Prizes are $150, 1st; $100 2nd; and, $50 3rd. There will be 5 Honorable mentions. The deadline to enter is June 30th, 2013. Award winners will be announced at the HNA Convention during the Awards Ceremony. You do not have to be present to be a winner but it will be much more fun if you are - for everyone!!!
Submitted haiku must not be in consideration for publication, other contests, formerly published or work-shopped. Facebook is considered published in regards to this contest.
Please send up to 10 entries to hnahaikucontest@gmail.com. Maureen, an independent assistant will log the poems and forward them to the judging staff (to be revealed at the Convention).
Welcome aboard and Good Luck!
Don Baird
Contest Coordinator
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: my haiku tattoo
« on: March 25, 2013, 12:57:36 PM »
Aubrie,
From a poet point of view, I agree with you completely. You have a wonderful poem. I meant no disrespect.
However, from a philosophical point of view ... for me ... I would think in terms of "all the things I am" ... nothing against the poem at all; just a different perspective (of which both are your poem or at least, what your poem stimulates the mind to ponder).
Blessings...
From a poet point of view, I agree with you completely. You have a wonderful poem. I meant no disrespect.
However, from a philosophical point of view ... for me ... I would think in terms of "all the things I am" ... nothing against the poem at all; just a different perspective (of which both are your poem or at least, what your poem stimulates the mind to ponder).Blessings...
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: which haiku is more thought provoking?
« on: February 21, 2013, 11:46:50 PM »
Spot on, Peter!
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: which haiku is more thought provoking?
« on: February 17, 2013, 11:32:17 PM »
I prefer the first:
winter stars –
the darkness between
my dreams
However, I also prefer the use of a cut-marker after L1. And, as a side note, winter stars equals night. Therefore its use causes a redundancy with "darkness" in line 2. Gabi points this out as well.
By working with L1 a bit more, you can encourage a stronger poem and one that doesn't include the redundancy. Her suggestion, "snowed in" is wonderful. But, I'm sure you have a few excellent ideas as well.
Good luck with this one.
Don
winter stars –
the darkness between
my dreams
However, I also prefer the use of a cut-marker after L1. And, as a side note, winter stars equals night. Therefore its use causes a redundancy with "darkness" in line 2. Gabi points this out as well.
By working with L1 a bit more, you can encourage a stronger poem and one that doesn't include the redundancy. Her suggestion, "snowed in" is wonderful. But, I'm sure you have a few excellent ideas as well.
Good luck with this one.
Don
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: Do you think future haiku artists will be more accepting of personification?
« on: February 17, 2013, 11:26:25 PM »
Thanks for your posts, Gabi! Always appreciate seeing you pop in!
Personification is normal in haiku/hokku of which, as Gabi points out, was used frequently by Basho (and others). I think one of the best ways to see what has been used in the past is to read a lot ... a lot a lot! Reading the old masters besides the new ones of today is important. The experience gives tremendous support you a poet's knowledge base of what was used and/or not.
So many folks teach. So many of them have not read enough. That's how misconceptions come about as to what is acceptable or not regarding older Japanese poetry styles.
Personification is normal in haiku/hokku of which, as Gabi points out, was used frequently by Basho (and others). I think one of the best ways to see what has been used in the past is to read a lot ... a lot a lot! Reading the old masters besides the new ones of today is important. The experience gives tremendous support you a poet's knowledge base of what was used and/or not.
So many folks teach. So many of them have not read enough. That's how misconceptions come about as to what is acceptable or not regarding older Japanese poetry styles.
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Journal Announcements / Simply Haiku - Winter Issue, 2013
« on: February 02, 2013, 09:39:37 PM »
The current Simply Haiku is now online. Drop by, sit down and enjoy.
http://simplyhaiku.theartofhaiku.com/autumn-2012-winter-2013.html
Please join in with your submissions for the next issue, the Summer, 2013, Issue. It is going to be a very dynamic issue!
Blessings to all,
Don
http://simplyhaiku.theartofhaiku.com/autumn-2012-winter-2013.html
Please join in with your submissions for the next issue, the Summer, 2013, Issue. It is going to be a very dynamic issue!
Blessings to all,
Don
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: Pop Quiz: Is haiku in English a socially relevant poetics in the 21st century?
« on: January 07, 2013, 08:16:13 AM »
Alan ...
I think he said a "brief rationale" . . . hahahahahaaaaa!!! Love it! Hope all is well.
I think he said a "brief rationale" . . . hahahahahaaaaa!!! Love it! Hope all is well.
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: Pop Quiz: Is haiku in English a socially relevant poetics in the 21st century?
« on: January 07, 2013, 02:27:31 AM »
No, unfortunately. It's probably less socially relevant today than it was in the 60s. It doesn't have focus; and things without focus most often end up irrelevant. JMHO Give it more time though; there is a chance of recovery as the years go by. We'll see. We need a broader audience besides ourselves - regardless of haiku style. That's why I wrote Haiku Wisdom the way I did ... mixing kung fu (and life) philosophy with haiku delivery. It's for a broader audience that is generally "out of the haiku loop".
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Journal Announcements / Re: NeverEnding Story & Anthology Submissions
« on: January 05, 2013, 08:12:18 PM »
Sounds wonderful!!! Best wishes!
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Journal Announcements / Re: Notes from the Gean haiku monthly's January issue is up
« on: January 05, 2013, 08:08:42 PM »
I enjoyed my visit. Love the format!
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: A slightly odd request (wedding ring haiku brainstorm)
« on: December 13, 2012, 02:36:45 AM »
Thanks, Stewart! Glad you like it. Blessings.
Don
Don
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In-Depth Haiku: Free Discussion Area / Re: A slightly odd request (wedding ring haiku brainstorm)
« on: December 12, 2012, 08:51:43 PM »
sun rain -- soul mates now and forever (38)
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Other Haiku News / Re: Amazement of the ordinary- life through a haiku lens
« on: December 04, 2012, 11:13:50 PM »
Nice work, Alan!