Category Archives: Haibun

The Use of “Sentence Fragments” in Contemporary Haibun

WHR December 2003 WHCessay – Jamie Edgecombe The Use of “Sentence Fragments” in Contemporary Haibun Jamie Edgecombe Sapporo, Japan A short time ago, there was an intriguing discussion on the WHChaibun mailing list concerning the nature of, and techniques, involved … Continue reading

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Narratives of the Heart, Haibun

August 2001 issue Narratives of the Heart Haibun Bruce Ross Alberta, CA   fleas, lice— a horse urinating next to my pillow! —Bashō     this world of dew is only a world of dew— and yet, and yet . … Continue reading

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Haibun Selection

Jan 2007 Haibun Selection EDITOR’S WELCOME Welcome to the haibun section of the World Haiku Review. In this issue, the work of both old hands and newcomers to haibun composition is featured. As you will see, contemporary English-language haibun has … Continue reading

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A Stray Note, Shiki’s Sister

VOL1- 2 AUGUST 2001  WHC Shiki Celebrations – poetry: haibun Centenary of the Death of Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902) A Stray Note, Shiki’s Sister Debra Woolard Bender I have been many women (roles) in my fifty years. Once, I was also a … Continue reading

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Haibun Definitions

Vol 5-1, 2005 HAIBUN DEFINITIONs Rasmussen, CA. Haibun is a combination of prose and haiku poetry, sometimes described as ‘a narrative of epiphany’. In 1690, Matsuo Basho is said to have initiated the travel or diary haibun genre in a … Continue reading

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Through the Cloud Gate to Moon Mountain

VOLUME 2: ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER 2002   WHF2002 – Recollections – Tim Hornyak Through the Cloud Gate to Moon Mountain: A Journey in Oku Tim Hornyak Tokyo, Japan I woke to the sight of a steel-blue Sea of Japan to my … Continue reading

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Editors Choice Haibun – Recollections

VOLUME 2: ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER 2002  Editor’s Choice – “recollections” haibun move with the wind A selection of one poem other than a haiku Debi Bender, Editor Although there are poems of excellence in the shortverses selections, the poetic work … Continue reading

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Haibun

VOLUME 1: ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER 2001 WHChaibun “Gone Fishin” Betty Kaplan Florida, US Standing in line at the super market is like going to a Neil Simon play. Scene 1: ……the birthday cake trimmed with cowboys — well that’s a … Continue reading

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Narratives of the Heart – Haibun

VOLUME 1: ISSUE 2 AUGUST 2001 WHCessay – WHChaibun: Bruce Ross Narratives of the Heart Haibun Bruce Ross Alberta, CA fleas, lice— a horse urinating next to my pillow!—Bashō this world of dew is only a world of dew— and … Continue reading

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About the World Haiku Review Archives

The archives of the World Haiku Review from 2000 to 2006. About the WHC Honorary President: James W. Hackett, US Chairman & Founder: Susumu Takiguchi, UK Development Advisor: Debra W. Bender, US Policy Advisor: Mitsugu Abe, JP Educational & Regional … Continue reading

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