In recent years, haikus have been something like a training ground with language for me. This article by Lou Freshwater speaks to the art of haiku, and it seems to share a similar view I’ve always felt. Haikus are like yoga for a writer. They keep you stretched out and disciplined.
Thanks for this link, it was a great essay. I have similar views about the discipline of haiku for a writer (especially one like me who tends to be too wordy).
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Thanks for the comment. I see that you’re writing them on your blog each day. I’ll be checking in.
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Thanks for this, Joe. I really appreciate it.
“They keep you stretched out and disciplined.” Yes, so well put!
Glad to have found your blog as well.
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