Kenneth Yasuda
Auteur van The Japanese Haiku
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Dr. Kenneth Yasuda is emeritus professor of East Asian languages and cultures at Indiana University
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Here's an example of a classic Japanese haiku, written by Matsuo Basho:
An old silent pond
A frog jumps into the pond—
Splash! Silence again.
This haiku beautifully captures the tranquility of a pond, interrupted by the sudden splash of a frog. It's a simple yet powerful image that evokes a sense of the natural world and its rhythms.
Haiku is known for its brevity and simplicity, but it can also be deceptively complex. The best haiku often contain multiple layers of meaning and can be interpreted in different ways. Haiku is also known for its use of seasonal words or "kigo" that indicate the time of year or the changing of the seasons.
Today, haiku has become a popular form of poetry around the world, with poets from different cultures and languages adapting the form to their own traditions and styles.
Haiku is a poetic form that has evolved over time and has been adapted by many cultures and languages around the world. While the traditional Japanese haiku is still highly regarded, there are now many variations on the form that differ in terms of structure, subject matter, and style.
In addition to the traditional structure of three lines with five, seven, and five syllables, modern haiku often use a looser syllable count or even no syllable count at all. Modern haiku also often use more contemporary subject matter, such as urban life, technology, and politics.
Despite these variations, haiku continues to be associated with nature and the changing of the seasons. Many haiku use seasonal words or phrases, known as "kigo," to indicate the time of year and to evoke a sense of the natural world. These seasonal references are often symbolic and can convey deeper meanings beyond the literal description of the natural world.
Haiku also often employs a technique known as "cutting," where the poem is divided into two distinct parts that are separated by a pause or shift in focus. This cutting technique can create a sense of contrast or surprise and can add depth and complexity to the poem.
Overall, haiku is a poetic form that continues to evolve and adapt to changing times and cultures while still maintaining its roots in the natural world and the changing of the seasons.
Here's an example of a modern haiku that doesn't follow the traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure:
city park—
a fawn nibbles
on a fast-food bag
This haiku by Michael Dylan Welch uses a looser syllable count and deviates from the traditional focus on nature by incorporating an urban environment. However, it still captures a sense of the natural world and the impact of human behavior on wildlife. The cutting technique is also used to create a contrast between the innocence of the fawn and the unnatural presence of the fast-food bag.… (meer)