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Unread 04-19-2005, 12:00 AM
Patricia A. Marsh Patricia A. Marsh is offline
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Originally posted by Janet Kenny:

Patricia,
I do draw the line at bonsai and ikebana--although both can be very beautiful at their best. Not what I meant.

I like their rock gardens and the architecture in which they use no nails and let the joinery show as a part of the beauty. I also love their music and physical movement. I think things have become very debased--especially modern Japanese pottery, but their finest pots are still superb. They have, at their best a great respect for the inherent textures and qualities of things. They exploit those natural qualities to achieve their goals.
Janet

But . . . how is any of that relevant to the Art of Haiku? Other than the season-words, what are the "natural qualities" of haiku?

No need to reply, Janet. If I'm not mistaken, the subject of this thread--started by Brother Joyous Hydrogen Bomb of Temperance--is "Three Minute Poetry: The Cinquain". Haven't you noticed that <u>he</u> is sorta layin' low? Chicken[** cough ** ]?!



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