Masters
Today at d’Verse, Frank Tassone offered to us two master poets. One was William Shakespear who was a prolific English poet and play-write. The second was the most revered Japanese poet Matsuo Bashō (松尾 芭蕉, 1644–1694), who introduced hokku which later became haiku poetry. Both men changed the world with their words. This is the goal of all of us who write. Our hope is that our words will shed light on the truth of the world around us in a way that has both present and lasting affect.
I write poems on my
journey with teacher Bashō
New beans sprouts today
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Such different poets
Shakespear and Bashō
Both pushing flowers
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Bashō visits Shakespear’s stage
So many words are spoken
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“All’s well that ends well”
What more needs to be spoken
Clear as fresh spring air
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Lost in endless lines of verse
Shakespear’s never ending voice
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Bashō speaks more with
less, like a set c-4 charge
Spring explodes
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I wrote my Haibun above, then added a few non-conformed haikai ranga verses following that give comparison of the two from Bashō’s perspective.
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A delightful, haikai romp: blending Haibun with haikai no renga, while channeling Shakespeare. Nicely done, Dwight!
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Thanks Frank! I thought I would try something a little different for the prompt.
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Well said!
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I love how you did this one Dwight!
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Thank you so much for you kind words. I thought it would be an interesting way to compare the two.
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Let’s hear it for shedding light on the truth of the world. In the sphere of Trump, truth has little to no value–as he has spun over 20,000 lies in 3.5 years, but who’s counting. Trump is our very own mad king. Your piece is very creative, bombast vs. introspection. I like the thought you put into it .
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Thank you Glenn! I thought a rowdy sacrilegious romp against Shakespear’s many words was in order!! Truth is very hard to come by these days!!
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I very much enjoy this series, Dwight, the first two especially!
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Thank you Lisa. I had fun working on this one. It took a little while to come together, but I am happy with he way it turned out. Believe it or not, this is the first I have read about Basho!
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I have read a lot more of Li Po and Tu Fu than Basho. You ran for the gold with your new knowledge!
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Well the contrast and comparison wasn’t all that hard with Shakespear going on and on and on in his works.
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🙂
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I liked the progression of ideas through the renga. I haven’t seen much of that before.
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Thank you Sarah. I really enjoyed taking this perspective and trying to imagine what Basho would have thought!
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kaykuala
The comparison is stylishly told Dwight! It is great to be exposed to them in that they are revered at their different specialties and expertise. We are all the more privileged to experience both types of different creative works..
Hank
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Thanks Hank! I had heard of Basho and new he was associated with Haiku, but this is the first time I took the time to read about his life and his legacy! It was very interesting. It wa a uniquely fun comparison
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The differences in the number of words contrast so well with their similarities.
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Thank you! It really does. They are so very different!
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I like the volleying back and forth. (K)
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Thank you so much for you comment. They were quite different!
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your joy for entwining these two vastly different masters was masterfully accomplished Dwight!
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Thanks Kate. It was a fun one to do!
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it’s interesting how our joy or fun seeps through our creations radiating out to others!
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I am glad you enjoyed it with me!
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brilliant, dwight, loved your poems1 ❤
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Thank you so much Carol Anne! I really am glad you connected with it!
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It’s a beautiful poem..😊
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Thank you so much!
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