John’s careful investigations to date are greatly appreciated; as are the descriptions by haiku writers, published over 16 weeks. The study is not an easy one but I believe it is worthwhile.
Beverley George
President
Australian Haiku Society
Day: May 12, 2009
Defining (?) Haiku – a Study in Progress
Defining (?) Haiku – Thoughts from a Study in Progress
….. John Bird, May 2009
Dear Members,
In August 2007 the President of AHS asked me to advise the Society on definition(s) of English-language haiku (ELH). I’m still bumbling along on that task. The recent, ‘What is haiku?’ exercise was an offshoot of my study and prompted discussion on points I’ve been thinking about. At President Beverley’s invitation I here share some of my thoughts and tentative conclusions. I’d really like to get your reactions. Please send them to me at definitivelyku@fastmail.fm
[ Now, this is my bus and nobody else is allowed to drive it!]
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