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Haibun
A chapter in the book 2025 Japanese Poetry
Harold and Maude
by Gypsy Blue Rose
Presentation and Poem by Gypsy Blue Rose (c) copyright
. . Harold and Maude met at a stranger’s funeral, one of their favorite things to do. She was a loveable fun-loving 80-year-old lady, and he was a rich lonely 20-year-old boy. . young sapling grows next to an old oak tree— learns how to grow . Harold was obsessed with suicide, and Maude knew how to enjoy life. They were an odd couple but fell in love. . Harold had a lot to learn from Maude. She knew life was a precious gift to be cherished and experienced zealously. They had one thing in common, not following society’s norms. . dark moon starless sky dies at end of night— missing glorious sunrise . .After getting to know each other well, they made love. Harold looked forward to the rest of their lives together, but Maude decided it was a good day to die. . Brokenhearted Harold had to face a true suicide. Maude lived a long happy life and figured it was time for Harold to move on. .. the sun fell in love with the moon but couldn't shine— at the same time .
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HAIBUN is a Japanese poetic form that combines haiku with prose. It's in present or past tense. The subject matter can be autobiographical, a travel journal, a slice of life, a memory, a dream, or a short sketch of a person, place, or event. Topics can be about life, love affairs, human concerns, and experiences. The point of view is first person (the author's eyes), or third person (he/she). Use imagery, sensory, and concrete details. Length varies from very brief (1-2 sentences) with one haiku, to long prose entries with interspersed haiku.
The prose tells the story, gives information, defines the theme, creates a mood through tone, and provides a background to spotlight the haiku.
The haiku moves the story forward, takes the narrative in another direction, adds insight or another dimension to the prose, resolves the conflict in an unpredictable way, or questions the resolution of the prose. Prose is the narrative and haiku is the revelation or the reaction. * guidelines for writing haibun * for Haibun examples click here * for more information click here
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