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Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:37pm On Jan 18, 2015
@your dp LWKMD
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:43pm On Jan 18, 2015
RENGA
Renga, means 'linked poem'. Poets work in pairs or small groups, taking turns composing the alternating three-line and two-line stanzas.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:45pm On Jan 18, 2015
To create a Renga, one poet writes the first stanza ,
which is three lines long with a total of seventeen
syllables – the same structure as a haiku.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:47pm On Jan 18, 2015
The next
poet adds the second stanza, a couplet with seven syllables per line.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:48pm On Jan 18, 2015
The third stanza repeats the
structure of the first (another haiku) and the fourth repeats the second, alternating in this pattern until the poem is completed.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:50pm On Jan 18, 2015
Interesting link about ranga poetry.

http://simplyhaiku.com/SHv5n1/features/Arntzen.html
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 9:55pm On Jan 18, 2015
Here are some quotes and a question to inspire you. Choose one or more and write a poem in any form we've learned so far.

1. Collect moments, not things.

2. Choose to see the world through grateful eyes. It will never look the same again.

3. The mountains are calling and I must go.

4. Write a poem using metaphor to describe yourself or someone you know.


5. What color is your world?
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Kentrasso(f): 10:08pm On Jan 18, 2015
laykorn:
This is also an example of 3 haikus in one single poem, describing three things.
This one is by Basho Matuso, one of the earliest writers of the haiku. These were translated from Japanese.

An old silent pond...
A frog jumps into the pond,
splash! Silence again.

Autumn moonlight—
a worm digs silently
into the chestnut.

Lightning flash—
what I thought were faces
are plumes of pampas grass.

Pls how is this a haiku? The syllables are scattered.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Kentrasso(f): 10:12pm On Jan 18, 2015
Can u sign me up too? Tnx
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 10:19pm On Jan 18, 2015
Kentrasso:


Pls how is this a haiku? The syllables are scattered.

The first one is 5-7-5

You are right about the other two.

Sometimes things get lost in translation. Also not all poets stay true to the old style. Other than that...I'm not sure.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by babym7681(f): 10:32pm On Jan 18, 2015
"....seeing the world through grateful eyes?, i bet twill never be the same again".
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 10:34pm On Jan 18, 2015
texanomaly:


Hey...someone showed up! cheesy. Yippee
Texxie..watz up?
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 10:43pm On Jan 18, 2015
Bhenehdikt:

Texxie..watz up?

Not much. You were my only student till you left and there were none.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 11:29pm On Jan 18, 2015
I was busy with other subjects.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by HizMissy(f): 12:34am On Jan 19, 2015
texanomaly:


The first one is 5-7-5

You are right about the other two.

Sometimes things get lost in translation. Also not all poets stay true to the old style. Other than that...I'm not sure.

Does it have to rhyme?
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 4:40am On Jan 19, 2015
HizMissy:


Does it have to rhyme?

Nope
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by herald9: 11:57am On Jan 19, 2015
texanomaly:
I need some help with class tonight. Who's up for some word play?


Good day Lady, Sorry wasn't online yesterday... Took a breaksmiley
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 2:31pm On Jan 19, 2015
herald9:



Good day Lady, Sorry wasn't online yesterday... Took a breaksmiley
sweety how are you Going off again soon...be a good son...later
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by herald9: 2:35pm On Jan 19, 2015
Ghostlady:
sweety how are you Going off again soon...be a good son...later


I'm missing you here wohembarassed

How is work?

Please don't over work yourself woh, try and catch some fun toosmiley
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 2:45pm On Jan 19, 2015
herald9:



I'm missing you here wohembarassed

How is work?

Please don't over work yourself woh, try and catch some fun toosmiley
I will try not to dear....miss you too
Lol there's no fun here o...all na work sad
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Bhenehdikt(m): 3:22pm On Jan 19, 2015
texanomaly:
@your dp LWKMD
lolz
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by texanomaly(f): 12:08am On Jan 20, 2015
herald9:



Good day Lady, Sorry wasn't online yesterday... Took a breaksmiley
It seems just about everyone took a break yesterday.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by herald9: 2:57am On Jan 20, 2015
texanomaly:

It seems just about everyone took a break yesterday.


Lolz.. Coincidencetongue

Any class today? embarassed
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 8:50pm On Jan 20, 2015
Class today at 9pm.
Herald9, texanomaly, joseph1832, Bhenedikt, Samguine, FrancisTony, donifez, HizMissy, Ghostlady, youngcrysta
Standd, join us too cheesy
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:05pm On Jan 20, 2015
Well, here we go for tonight.
Topic: The Content Of a Haiku:

Last class we talked abut what a haiku looks like. [5-7-5]. Today, we will be talking about what a haiku has in it. Please be aware that these [i]rulesapply to haikus, but don't be surprised to find poets flaunting them. There a lot of rebel-poets in the world. [That's why some don't want to call them rules]
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:10pm On Jan 20, 2015

1. Use Haikus To Juxtapose:

The haiku as short as it looks is always used to juxtapose between two ideas. The two parts are usually grammatically independent.

"The juxtaposed ideas (of which there
should only be two) are "cut" by a line break, punctuation, or simply a space. This poem is
by American poet Lee Gurga:[3]
fresh scent—
the labrador's muzzle
deeper into snow
In either case, the idea is to create a leap
between the two parts, and to heighten the
meaning of the poem by bringing about what
has been called an "internal comparison." - Wikipedia
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Samguine: 9:14pm On Jan 20, 2015
Following, with an eye on the Chelsea match cheesy #CFC
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:14pm On Jan 20, 2015
As the quoote from Wikipedia explains, the two ideas can be separated by a punctuation mark or simply line break. Breaking a line is starting another line. When you start a line, you have broken the line above it.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:17pm On Jan 20, 2015

2. Haiku says: "Look At That"

Distill a poignant experience. Haiku is traditionally focused on details of one's environment that relate to the human condition.

Think of a haiku as a meditation of sorts that conveys an objective image or feeling without
employing subjective judgment and analysis.

When you see or notice something that makes
you want to say to others, "Look at that," the
experience may well be suitable for a haiku.

Japanese poets traditionally used haiku to
capture and distill a fleeting natural image,
such as a frog jumping into a pond, rain falling
onto leaves, or a flower bending in the wind.

Many people go for walks just to find new
inspiration for their haikus, known in Japan as
ginkgo walks.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:27pm On Jan 20, 2015
Please notice that contemporary haiku may stray from nature as a subject. Urban environments, emotions, relationships and even humorous topics may be haiku subjects.
Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:31pm On Jan 20, 2015
3.Create a subject shift.
In keeping with the idea that haiku should contain two juxtaposed ideas, shift the perspective on your chosen subject so that your poem has two parts. For example, you could focus on the detail of an ant
crawling on a log, then juxtapose that image with an expansive view of the whole forest, or the season the ant is currently inhabiting. The juxtaposition gives the poem a deeper metaphorical meaning than it would have if it were a simple, single-planed description.

Take a look at this poem by Richard Wright:

Whitecaps on the bay:
A broken signboard banging
In the April wind.

Re: Poetry Classes For Beginners - NPC (Signup Thread) by Nobody: 9:35pm On Jan 20, 2015
This is where I'm stopping for this class. You can write your own haiku now. The harmattan will be a very good topic. cheesy

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