Oct 23, 2009

18th Virtual Poetry Circle

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And now, for the seventeenth edition of the Virtual Poetry Circle:

OK, Here's a poem up for reactions, interaction, and--dare I say it--analysis:

Remember, this is just for fun and is not meant to be stressful.

Keep in mind what Molly Peacock's books suggested. Look at a line, a stanza, sentences, and images; describe what you like or don't like; and offer an opinion. If you missed my review of her book, check it out here.

Today's poem is a return to contemporary poetry.  In keeping with the Halloween theme, I selected a haiku from Vampire Haiku by Ryan Mecum:

You know that your drink
is down to the last few sips
once the toes curl up.

Haiku has a 5-7-5 count for their respective lines.

Let me know your thoughts, ideas, feelings, impressions. Let's have a great discussion...pick a line, pick an image, pick a sentence.

I've you missed the other Virtual Poetry Circles, check them out here. It's never too late to join the discussion.

8 comments:

Anna said...

Too funny! I hope you read a few of these to entertain us during the readathon tomorrow.

Is it just me or does the thought of vampires remind you of that hottie from Moonlight? LOL

--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric

Jeannie said...

That's pretty clever, Serena. :D

Cara Powers said...

It's definitely clever. I'm not sure what I think about the way haiku is taught, though. Classic haiku were always related to nature and contained an image; visual, auditory, olfactory, etc. The Japanese used other forms to be clever. Classical haiku was about more than just the 5-7-5 syllable structure that we learn about in schools today. Ralph Ellison wrote some classical haiku and some modern. I really have to get that post up soon.

Serena said...

Anna: I have thought about reading these poems aloud to keep us entertained and awake when we need a break.

Jeannie: I'm glad you liked it. I thought I would go with a lighter poem today since Readathon is tomorrow.

Serena said...

Cara: I agree that Haiku is taught in an odd way. I disagree that haiku is not necessarily used to be clever. Traditionally, there is a juxtaposition in the last line that turns the first two image-ful lines on their ear. I think I should publish some traditional haiku as well. I look forward to participating in the next Free Verse meme.

Dorte H said...

O.T., but I just wanted to let you know I had received my book plus your surprise! Thank you!

A Disobedient Girl looks great.

Jeanne said...

Empty house is still
The parakeets are starving
When will I get home?

I like the current trend of what I'll call "mundane haiku." Because even if it's not traditional, it's quick and fun.

Serena said...

Jeanne: I just think the new haiku is fun to work with and read. It's light reading, just like James Patterson is light reading.