Brian Strand Poet Cinqku

Calligraphic Hospitality

In four
basic strokes
for all to see-
painted poetry in
sumi

Note:In times past a guest in Japan would receive a sumi(Haiku) 'written' in black on white 
calligraphy.The original picture poem indeed!

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L'Nass Shango December 21, 2009 at 6:27 AM Master of the forms, teacher of the norms, hail again your light hold against the storms.

Elaine George December 18, 2009 at 6:29 PM Hi Brian, I love calligraphy. A beautiful artform in itself. I am not farmilar with Sumi, but from what you have outlined in your Cinkqu, I surmise it must be 4 basic strokes. I will look this form up. Thank you again for teaching me. Lainie

Audrey Haick December 17, 2009 at 5:32 PM There is so much you teach us, Brian. Thank you! That's a nice Japanese tradition. Beautiful form indeed! Peace and love, Audrey P.S. Thank you for your kind comments on my poems!

Doris Culverhouse December 17, 2009 at 3:03 PM sounds interesting, thanks for sharing, good work!

Miriam Highwalker December 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM This is a great tribute to the japanese form of writing.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 17, 2009 at 9:18 AM Wonderful words... wonderful title... great information too... I think I was correct in calling u the "Professor" some time ago.. it has come to light to pass... thankxxx...blessings... luv... Linda-Marie

Karla Null December 17, 2009 at 8:06 AM I like the concept, great write! Karla

Anthony Nutter December 17, 2009 at 4:29 AM I learn something new every day. Interesting write. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Sara Kendrick December 17, 2009 at 4:14 AM Interesting info. Keep the educational pen flowing. Sara