The trouble for me, Jerry with these is that while part of my brain perfectly understands what they attempt (and often succeed) to do, there's another part of my brain asking: then what? See them as a static word painting or sketch, perhaps?
Did follow up on your reference, Jerry, which I found entertaining and thought provoking (but a little tangential to what I asked).
I freely acknowledge the Watcher in me - I very much need him/her to keep me on the more or less straight and narrow throughout life. Watcher is only partially successful, however and I break out more often than I care to admit....
My question related to advice re the 'correct' viewpoint to adopt with respect to these very short forms. I feel that this is the only way to approach them, but really wanted to know if you , as in this instance the creator had any other suggestions.
Sorry about that, Dave. I am a victim of tangential thought.
I had ADD long before there was a name for it.
It’s a struggle some days better than others.
Probably why I’m attracted to “Short Form”
Not really qualified to teach, but in short form poetry,
you are trying to objectively report a moment of inspiration.
An AHA moment leaving the reader free to do with that what
they will. Thus I suppose the sketchiness.
Here are some links that may help.
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Good write Jerry.
Thanks, Orchi.
True words Jerry.
Andy
Thanks, Andy.
The trouble for me, Jerry with these is that while part of my brain perfectly understands what they attempt (and often succeed) to do, there's another part of my brain asking: then what? See them as a static word painting or sketch, perhaps?
That's your Watcher talking Dave. Read Gail Goodwin's essay on it. Its short I promise.
https://www.gailgodwin.com/watcher-at-the-gate.php
Did follow up on your reference, Jerry, which I found entertaining and thought provoking (but a little tangential to what I asked).
I freely acknowledge the Watcher in me - I very much need him/her to keep me on the more or less straight and narrow throughout life. Watcher is only partially successful, however and I break out more often than I care to admit....
My question related to advice re the 'correct' viewpoint to adopt with respect to these very short forms. I feel that this is the only way to approach them, but really wanted to know if you , as in this instance the creator had any other suggestions.
Sorry about that, Dave. I am a victim of tangential thought.
I had ADD long before there was a name for it.
It’s a struggle some days better than others.
Probably why I’m attracted to “Short Form”
Not really qualified to teach, but in short form poetry,
you are trying to objectively report a moment of inspiration.
An AHA moment leaving the reader free to do with that what
they will. Thus I suppose the sketchiness.
Here are some links that may help.
https://www.hsa-haiku.org/frogpond/frogpond-essays.html
https://www.ahapoetry.com/
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