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Meditation Ii

In meditation
Sits sublimely, hands folded....
Softly, spring rain sings

Dedicated to Carol Brown: Get back soon.  
© May 14 2010 Charles Henderson

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Charles Henderson

Date: 5/15/2010 12:28:00 PM

John, I have to go out of town shortly but should have some time tonight or tomorrow to discuss the question more with you. A very good poing. regards cgh

Charles Henderson

Date: 5/15/2010 12:26:00 PM

I'll have to investigate that, John. I have read about 30 miles of information on the Haiku in the last couple of weeks. Most was from the japanese perspective on the way westerners write the poem. Which is the way I personally feel we should lean toward. Although I feel we should try to be as contemporary as possible. I do know the poem is supposed to be written with emphasis and expression which can not be done in english without punctuation. Puntuation should not distract from the cut.

John Freeman

Date: 5/15/2010 12:11:00 PM

I see in this one, maybe because it is written for someone's contest, that you have used commas. Some places say that is left up to the writer's disgression. I've also been told that this is a no, no in the Haniku. What is your take on this. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/14/2010 5:43:00 AM

Thank you dear Charles. This is a beautiful Haiku. You have made my morning start out with a smile. I will be listening for the song in the soft rain going on here at home today. I hope to be back at the Soup more maybe in a week or so. Will stop in when I can. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol