Haiku Poetry– “A major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, and employing highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.” (Dictionary.com, July 9, 2012) A Year of Haiku By Rita H. Chen A light orange … More A Year of Haiku
Images from 2006 By Rita H. Chen September 30, 2006 Fragile, the human lifespan Brief moments laced with pain and pleasure Then the slow wilt back to earth October 14, 2006 Coming to the crossroads, Head swivels left, right; One step into known safety October 26, 2006 Doubt, pierces me deeply My heart trembles quivering … More Images from 2006
Imagist Poetry– “A 20th century movement of poetry advocating free verse and the expression of ideas and emotions through clear, precise images.” (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, 1979) Images from 1999 By Rita H. Chen Twirling on a polished floor a laughing dancer Wool mittens: frozen in time covered in snow … More Images from 1999
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