Hay(na)ku Introduction
The hay(na)ku is a newer form that is beautiful in its simplicity. It’s a short form—a three-line poem like the haiku—but unlike that traditional form, words are counted instead of syllables. The hay(na)ku was invented by poet Eileen Tabios. (See links at the end of this post to learn more.)
Key Features
Form: a three-line form (tercet) with one word in the first line, two words in the second line, and three words in the third line. Tercets may be repeated to create a longer work, like in the example below.
Example Hay(na)ku by Rebeka Lembo
Victor
Hugo might
have said there
were
neither bad
seeds nor bad
plants
but bad
raisers; I, however,
firmly
believe he
must have never
had
little hogweeds
in his garden.
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Two Original Hay(na)ku
I.
January
January—
shivering under
a white sky.
II.
When the Boat is on Fire
There’s
no time
to argue blame
when
the boat
is on fire.
We
must act
with one purpose
if
we wish
to stay afloat.
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Want to Learn More? Start Here:
Hay(na)ku – Writer’s Digest
Hay(na)ku Poetry – Haynakupoetry.blogspot
Hay(na)ku – Eileen R Tabios
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