Silence in the Lines; a haiku
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Silence in the lines
a terrierist attacks
emptiness
with yips
that open windows
Why this poem?
Pathways out of despair originate within.
- COHERENCE
Breathing for psychological and physiological coherence and autonomic balance.
Haiku
With few words, haiku can express profound concepts.
In modern days, haiku has become known as Japanese poetry written in three lines. The first line contains five syllables. The second contains seven. The third, five.
However, in early Japanese poetry, haiku contained five/seven/five sounds. To write such a poem required listening for inner wisdom and then careful consideration of word sounds.
Presentation of resulting haiku required silence from a respectful audience.
Imagine a pristine setting
a mountain peak covered in clouds
a wealthy courtyard shimmering in silk
silent but for one poetic voice.
It is difficult to imagine such a performance in today's noisy, technological age. Light shows and high volume desensitize our ability to hear hummingbird wings.
Basho was an expert poet of haiku.
Summer grasses.
All that remains
Of warrior's dreams.
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another silent little Hub that speaks Volume.. huh.. good comment right?
Genna, mastery. What a concept.
anginwu, thank you.
htodd, I hope to read your haiku!
I love haiku too..
I love haiku. Thanks for sharing---lovely pictures as well.
Eiddwen and Genna, what's going on? It wasn't that good, hahaha. Seriously, I appreciate your stopping by.
There is a profound elegance to the Haiku...I only wish I could master this unique form of poetry. Lovely hub, as always. :-)
Thank you so much for sharing this one and here's to many more to share.
Eddy.
Thanks, Penny.
Very nice!!
Mary615, it is so difficult to write one as crisp and clean as Basho. One keeps at it! Thanks for enjoying the hub.
I don't pretend to understand the concept of haiku, but I'm trying! It's pleasing to read, though.
Thank you Storyteller.
hyphenbird, wouldn't that be an amazing experience? I can't imagine a gathering of my family and friends tolerating silence either. Although it is possible I am being unfair. I believe I might try this as well. Let me know how your experiment goes and I will share mine! BTW, I appreciate your honesty in comments here and elsewhere. They may cause consternation, but they are not in any form, fake.
I love Haiku and the power that comes from so few words. It really is difficult to imagine a large group being silent while Haiku is read. Perhaps I shall try that at the next gathering here at my home.
lol...I must have gotten it just before your deleting it took effect.
Charles, I am surprised you were able to view the video. I deleted it after I was told it could only be viewed on YouTube. I was, in fact, just reviewing the YouTube policies. Thanks for your comment!
Nice! Also, original Japanese haiku was written on only one line, not three. As for the video---right on! Freedom requires sacrifice and eternal vigilance. ;-)
Storytellersrus Hub Author 5 months ago
Wonder full, Frank! Thanks so much.