Ekphrastic Haiku (rules in author notes)
2024 Gypsy's Haiku
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Joyful Bird
by Gypsy Blue Rose Poem and Presentation by Gypsy Blue Rose (c) copyright @11/10/24
joyful bird
sings 'here comes the sun'
with a chest full of hope
Author Notes
'Here Comes the Sun' is a Beatles song
Ekphrastic = a poem inspired by a painting or picture
HAIKU is a Japanese short unrhymed poem that uses imagistic language to express the essence of a deeply felt moment. It resonates on a deeper level, enlightening the reader and making an insightful connection. Most haiku in English consist of three unrhymed lines of seventeen or fewer syllables, though today's poets use a variety of line lengths and arrangements.
Traditional Japanese haiku include a season word (kigo) that helps identify the season, and a break (kireji), usually a dash, that marks a pause. Haiku focus on experience captured in clear images. The most common technique is juxtaposing two images or ideas.
