Haibun قصص

~ nature poems, mostly ~

[Published under 8Letters] ❝Are you doing well?❞ A very simple question, but hard to answer. Melancholia is a collection of haiku that echoes the sentiments of the young generation today, who have silently fought hard lately in order to survive. These youths happened to live in a sad generation with happy faces; they tend to be strong and independent. Nonetheless, they cried in silence due to the constant anxiety they felt, the loneliness they tried to ignore every night, and the fear of not meeting any expectations in life. Why only to survive and not live? Sadly, living is quite expensive, and everyone in this vicious and unjust society cannot afford it easily.

My own little hybrid 5-7-5. Loosely ruled and written, properly, in the past.

Nine Senryu and Haiku about love, sex and relationships, these poems were selected specifically for this collection as they all share this theme but we're not written for this collection or prompt, instead written over many years. As always, breakdowns of each poem will be added soon, for now enjoy the collection alone. please share your thoughts and comments welcomed! thank you for reading <3

A short collection of Japanese-style poems on seeing the unnoticed. Life moves fast and if we stop long enough, we will see life's moments surrounding through in snapshots in time.

Most emotions are pretty brief, they appear suddenly and vanish ... I really can't share my feelings with others unless I share the cause of those feelings with them. Most of these Senryu/Haiku poems present dramatic moments in my life, tiny mental photographs of them. Someone could be reading this a hundred years from now and share that exact experience with me (long gone). When I compose a Senryu/Haiku poem, I am basically saying that it's hard to tell you what I'm feeling, but maybe if I share the event that caused the feeling for me, you might realize you have similar feelings of your own, and there is no better way to share feelings in my opinion. I have added comments after every poem, I know this is an unusual practice, but I felt it would bring a different reading experience to this form of poetry, sort of like a "director's" commentary track in a film. I hope you enjoy this small selection!

Genres: Poetry/Historical. Summary: This collection of haibun, inspired by the prints of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), delves into the Floating World of 19th century Japan when it marched into modernity, losing part of its artistic character in the process. Yoshitoshi was the last great master of ukiyo-e whose visionary courage gave new inspiration to a dying art. I'll attempt to revive part of his world in this collection. Hope you enjoy! Status: On-going...

What the Tornado Left Behind is Anant Dhavale's first volume of English poetry. Praise for "What the Tornado Left Behind" Starting with a name check of William Carlos Williams and ending with an autumnal love song, this fine English-language collection from multi-lingual poet Anant Dhavale spans styles and forms, from haiku to ghazal, from reflections of daily life to poems of lament and longing. Well-versed in his use of the medium, many of Dhavale's poems carry the echo of his Indian roots. This book presents the impressive debut of a powerful and lyrical poet. Gregory Luce, author of Riffs & Improvisations, and four other collections. This collection of poems, by Anant Dhavale, straddles a unique mix of American culture and Indian tradition in a dynamic, interesting, and surprisingly unifying way. These poems attempt to make sense of the competing angsts of two parallel philosophical traditions, neither of which, in the modern day, seems to have the answers. Perhaps together, they do. A.L. Schuhart, Poet. Anant Dhavale has a unique, almost charming, and sophisticated style of writing poetry. These poems are deeply cerebral yet strikingly beautiful and eloquent in their expressions. The innovative use of forms to weave together multiple cultural narratives particularly stands out. I found myself compelled to read this volume again and again! Aslam Mirza, Sahitya Akademi Award winning Poet and Translator

I tried to translate my haikus, which I've made, but I forgot most of them! If quarantine ended and I could go back to my parent's house, I would upload them in English. I don't know whether many people read my writings, but I'll try my best for some crazy haiku lovers. I don't have confidence in English writing, so that I may correct my haikus later. 日本語も載せますので、日本語でもどうぞ。英語表現を時折直すかもです。

assorted stories I've written, whether on a whim, for myself, or for creative writing class

A collection of haibun, haiku, tanka & other short form poems.

A vengeful rōnin wanderer tries to find and eliminate the ones who wiped out his entire clan.

Nine senryu in Japanese and English written during the Hallow's Eve season over many years and are heavily inspired by the subject. This collection reminisces on Halloween as a distinct part of childhood. As always, breakdowns of each poem will be posted soon, for now enjoy the entire work. please share your thoughts and comments welcome. thank you for reading <3

my collection of senryu and haiku on the subject of the holidays. each poem was written during the winter from late October to early December and has a very different personality. together creating a complex story of family, tradition, personal growth and anxiety of a new year. originally written on my twitter, some of these poems have been changed and modified specifically for this upload to Wattpad. thank you for reading. please like or comment if you enjoyed. I have also included more in depth descriptions of what each haiku is about or the feelings I associate with the story. I have split them up to please the Wattpad gods. May they have mercy on your soul.

A collection of poems that I have written over the years that consists of a mixture of haibuns, haikus, and good ole' fashioned poem poems.

a collection of some of the haikus that I wrote - all rights reserved. this may not be reproduced or plagiarised.

A collection of verse, including a poem which is also a Drabble (100 words) with Mythic Greek influence, and followed by humour, horror and fantasy in varying doses as my entry for the 2012 Atty Awards