Haiku are traditional Japanese poems consisting of three lines--in 5/7/5 syllables; always set during a particular season or month as indicated by a kigo, or traditional season-word, which establishes mood; avoid symbolism or puns; and employ "the technique of cutting"--dividing the poem into 2 thoughts, wherein the parts can stand independently from each other, but each one must also enrich the reader's understanding of the other section.
I got the 5/7/5 part down...I think.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A Dahlia by any other Name
It was 5 years ago yesterday--October 16--that we picked up our son. He was 14 days old. We met him in a hotel parking lot....It's a lot better than it sounds.
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