Daily Archives: September 30, 2010

THE IMPORTANCE OF SEASON IN HOKKU

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Here I have strung together some information on season in hokku, as well as a bit on the role of Yin and Yang: The outer form of hokku is quickly described; the content of hokku takes more time, because it … Continue reading →

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WORKING WITH PATTERNS

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In studying contemplative hokku, a very good way to begin learning is by using patterns. Patterns are hokku “frameworks” that we can use for writing countless new hokku.  By using them we learn the feel of the hokku form, and … Continue reading →

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FALLING WILLOW LEAVES

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People seem to prefer reading this site, so I am shelving the alternate Hokku Inn site for now, and will move the postings from that site here, so they will still be accessible.  Here is the first of those: In … Continue reading →

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