(From Fawn)
A call for contributions of aspiring poets, kids who want to try their hands on poetry
Fawn our former interviewee and contributor has suggested a spot on The Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition for aspiring poets, especially kids. Below she has also showcased sample works.
“Contributors could begin with one of the smallest forms like Haiku/Senryu, which for me are one of the most difficult forms to do well, and teach it,” she advises.
Didactic – Intended to teach, in this case, Haiku/Senryu poetry. [birds = lines & flew = from & sea = blue]
Two birds together
And one flew out of the sea
Haiku, coo-cuckoo
Senryu – An unrhymed verse consisting of three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, 17 in all. It is written in the present tense and references an aspect of human nature or emotions rather than the natural world. One could call them human haiku rather than nature or seasonal haiku.
A love we once wed
Cling decades of memories
Slipped from my finger
Haiku – An unrhymed verse consisting of three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, 17 in all. It’s usually written in the present tense and focuses on nature/ seasons.
Two hearts, gone missing
Snow and sun; shine together
In lovely winter
As Fawn’s suggestion Herald calls for such contributions
Interested individuals across the globe could participate by submitting their own haiku and senryu poetry to the editor (alemhailu2007@ gmail.com). Contributions could stand the chance of seeing the printer’s ink.
“Wow, for sure that would be exciting for some, especially children. Down the road Herald could reach out to the school systems. It could make a project out of it. Engage your audience!” she wrapped up.
The Ethiopian Herald Sunday February 2/2020
