Thank you for the read and comment. Having a hard time filtering over the last 14 months to the point of even distrusting myself, but think that is the very trigger.
This is my first Haiku to read here; and I appreciate that it is demanding form to write. That said, I’ve re-read it to where I’m finding its meaning. Oddly, on the first few readings I read woke in the cultural meaning, but now I’m not sure if this is intended as a play on words; and I’d like to know if it is.
Dodge, thank you for the read, and reading again, moreo er the question. You got me after my morning cuppa, where I tend to lose all control of brevity. Yes It’s a play on words, in this case specific to the media. The old adage and one in my past profession was poignant more so in the field or on the ground. In a nut shell; garbage is equals garbage out, much the same for coders. The main crux of this was simply how mainstream media has morphed into a political machine and becoming a one sided monster removing fact… Read more »
Thanks Kevin…..and glad to have your name (kjs68 seems a bit impersonal). I’ve also read Guaj’s comment, and its confirmed that the Haiku – whether traditional or modern is way out of my league, in as far as composing one. But I appreciated your Haiku, and it does unfurl with further reading and consideration. And yes we are in the age of iron, where someone can be famous for being famous; and I fear we are heading toward the Brave New World prophesied by Huxley.
This piece prompted me to read up on modern haiku. I confess when I read this (very poignant and well written) piece I thought, this ain’t haiku. I was aware the Americans were taking liberties with the syllable count and content, but when I read up about modern haiku I was pretty f*****g amazed at how these deviations have been justified by “academics” and how far it has spread within the Arabic writing form world. 5-7-5 is almost taboo now unless you write in Japanese and subject matter is no longer just about the beauty of nature. Now I wouldn’t… Read more »
Thank you, thank you, I was expecting to be splayed and dismembered, and deservedly. Great you brought this up, as it is something I find hard to grip, a forum topic would be excellent, as I am not as learned as most when it comes to writing, and stood back from pursuing writing from being dyslexic for the most part. The title, I should have not titled it, or thought deeper, good catch. I surrendered to the Haiku style, so just threw out the obvious as many seem to do, it’s clumsy like oversized boot in mud. I have read… Read more »
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this is great, a “seasonal” haiku with a great meaning affecting us all…who would have thought of this subject? Brilliant!
Thank you for the read and comment. Having a hard time filtering over the last 14 months to the point of even distrusting myself, but think that is the very trigger.
This is my first Haiku to read here; and I appreciate that it is demanding form to write. That said, I’ve re-read it to where I’m finding its meaning. Oddly, on the first few readings I read woke in the cultural meaning, but now I’m not sure if this is intended as a play on words; and I’d like to know if it is.
Dodge
Dodge, thank you for the read, and reading again, moreo er the question. You got me after my morning cuppa, where I tend to lose all control of brevity. Yes It’s a play on words, in this case specific to the media. The old adage and one in my past profession was poignant more so in the field or on the ground. In a nut shell; garbage is equals garbage out, much the same for coders. The main crux of this was simply how mainstream media has morphed into a political machine and becoming a one sided monster removing fact… Read more »
Thanks Kevin…..and glad to have your name (kjs68 seems a bit impersonal). I’ve also read Guaj’s comment, and its confirmed that the Haiku – whether traditional or modern is way out of my league, in as far as composing one. But I appreciated your Haiku, and it does unfurl with further reading and consideration. And yes we are in the age of iron, where someone can be famous for being famous; and I fear we are heading toward the Brave New World prophesied by Huxley.
Best wishes……Dougie
This piece prompted me to read up on modern haiku. I confess when I read this (very poignant and well written) piece I thought, this ain’t haiku. I was aware the Americans were taking liberties with the syllable count and content, but when I read up about modern haiku I was pretty f*****g amazed at how these deviations have been justified by “academics” and how far it has spread within the Arabic writing form world. 5-7-5 is almost taboo now unless you write in Japanese and subject matter is no longer just about the beauty of nature. Now I wouldn’t… Read more »
Thank you, thank you, I was expecting to be splayed and dismembered, and deservedly. Great you brought this up, as it is something I find hard to grip, a forum topic would be excellent, as I am not as learned as most when it comes to writing, and stood back from pursuing writing from being dyslexic for the most part. The title, I should have not titled it, or thought deeper, good catch. I surrendered to the Haiku style, so just threw out the obvious as many seem to do, it’s clumsy like oversized boot in mud. I have read… Read more »