The idea that great art is best created in austerity carries a romantic view of poverty. The notion of the struggling writer, penning beautiful poetry in squalor, certainly has a truth in haiku. Writing haiku can sometimes be easy and other times difficult. Occasionally poetry just comes flying … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
The Renku Sessions: Pilgrims' Stride 30
Welcome to The Renku Sessions. Renku is a participatory literary game, following a set of rules that are implemented by the leader of the session. If you would like to learn more about renku go here. And if you would like to see a sample of a complete renku go here. I’m John Stevenson, and I will … [Read more...]
Per Diem for October 2014: The Sound of Music
Why are we all bobbing our heads at the same time? Guest editor Marilyn Appl Walker asks: Why do we like music? Studies have concluded that music has therapeutic value; it touches us emotionally. Music flows from our alarm clocks to wake us, it fills our cars as we drive, it gives us chills, it … [Read more...]