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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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You'd think from looking at the surface of haiku, tanka, and the rest, that Japanese poetry is relatively simplistic... Not so... nope. When we begin to delve into its evolution, it becomes quite complex and intriguing. Renga is certainly one of the staples of Japanese poetry, dating back to the 12th century. It's much more intricate than haiku, in that it's linked and becomes a series of poetic sequences that's written by more than one author. The standard practice is to utilize the pattern of the tanka - (i.e. three lines of 5/7/5 syllables, followed by two lines of 7/7). One writer pens the first three lines, and the other does the final two. That all seems relatively simple, doesn't it? If you think so, you might consider perusing our last newsletter. Specifically, you can learn All About Haiku (and Tanka) here. So - We've chosen our partners - Let's give it a whirl... Renga-itis it is...  But wait... There's more..  WAKAp... There's the Choka The Japanese originally wrote their sequences in group gatherings and came up with sequences that were approximately 100 stanza's long. These wondrous works were typically non-serious in nature and did evolve about some sort of plot. One poet would begin the diatribe with the first 5/7/5/7/7 stanza, followed by the next, and the next, etc... The stickler was that each stanza had to relate semantically to the one before it (and by definition, the one subsequent). The Japanese had a tendency to create these poetic masterpieces all in one sitting - We can't do that, because we aren't all sitting in one place - but we certainly can write a sequential piece. We won't impose any rules other than that we have to relate to the stanza before us, and let's see what we come up with. Let's sign in on this thread, and follow that order throughout. When we complete the list, we'll start over. This is much like our Community Poetry Forum from days gone by, isn't it? So - Let's do our own Renga-itis with our partners on the side - and I'll start the Choka... Who's in? |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
OK - We've got this order so far - Anyone else? 1. Nan 2. S Arthur Grey 3. Titia Geertman 4. Munda [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-08-2001).] |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I'm in Nan!  Now where did I put that 5-7-5-7-7 mode?  |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
I heard 'group-therapy' was good for the soul~  Well, somebody's got to push the merry-go-round ! Me here !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Hey! I was here first!! MizNanners...Margie took cuts!! Move over Margie!! "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truly met the poet. -vlraynes [This message has been edited by vlraynes (edited 09-10-2001).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Yeah ... like she 'forgot' to sign in ! But, being the nice little apple-polisher that I am ... I'll give her 'ups' ! So here's how I see it now on the Choka order - 1. Nan 2. S Arthur Grey 3. Titia Geertman 4. Munda 5. Vicky 6. Marge 7. Allan 8. Cindi 9. Charisma ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 09-10-2001).] |
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Allan Riverwood
since 2001-01-04
Posts 3502Winnipeg |
*cough* throw me in there, Marge. Mine's done.They call me a madman, but I'm not mad at anyone. |
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cpalmer Senior Member
since 2001-06-26
Posts 977Phoenix, Az |
oops...Nanners...count me in! I'm already done! Cindi |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Oh WOW forgot to sign in here, well, here I am. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
can I....can I join too?? sounds soooooooo great Charisma |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Then it's your turn, Charisma.. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
hey, I did not join this one... but already added mine... is that allowed... if not, pls. forgive... regards, sudhir |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
and I....ok I admit it wasn't my turn yet, but.... I couldn't let the choka slip away just like that.....hope you forgive me for doing that Mizzz Nanny....(apple on your desk) Charisma ~*Theresia~* |
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