The Elegant Haiku
If “expensive” were one of the principal attributes of what it means to be elegant then most of the world could never experience elegance.
But anyone can, it turns out.
Haiku and Art by Michael Kroth
This video introduces the essay, The Elegant Haiku
From the Essay
Just a few words in length, a haiku carries rich meaning. Each word must carry its own weight and contribute to the larger, but still slender, verse. Together, the few syllables comprising haikus2 represent the Big Bang of the written word. A tiny haiku explodes with timeless, deep, and vast import. Some are humorous, some deadly serious, all are robust. Using another naturally occurring metaphor, each haiku is pregnant with meaning both for the one who conceived it and for the ones to whom it is delivered. The creation process for these evocative morsels continues as people read, reread, ponder, and consider them. Such is the generative destiny of all forms of art.
The View from Mt. Angel Abbey, Oregon
~Photo by Michael Kroth
Question for you
What are some examples of elegance that you could incorporate into your life?
Please head over to the essay to kick in your thoughts about these questions, and to learn more about The Elegant Haiku, here.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
But wait, there’s more!
Join Pat Connelly and Me for a Zoom Conversation
about the Messy Elegance Project on June 13th
When my friend Patricia Connelly invited me to talk about this Messy Elegance Project on a zoom session. I was thrilled she asked. It will be free and you are invited. All you have to do is sign up and join the meeting on June 13th. At the session, I’ll tee up the discussion by talking about this project, some ideas about messy elegance, and have opportunities for us to think about it and talk about this idea and practice as it relates to our own lives. We’ll learn together.
Pat is fellow haiku-er and author. From her bio: Musician, Haiku Prayers and photos and poems. Author of: Sacredness Surrounds us in Every Season". "Sacred Pauses" More about her here.
Below is the invitation Pat sent out. If you would like to attend, please send a note to her email address: patssong43@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to an engaging conversation, and so appreciate Pat for setting this up - I hadn’t even thought about doing something like this before she suggested it!
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From Pat:
I’m inviting you to a special Zoom conversation with Michael Kroth. Michael is a Professor of Education at the University of Idaho..he has co-authored 9 books including Framing the Moment: Haiku Conversations.
Join me for this special event;
Saturday June 13th 2pm Eastern Time
On Zoom
Hosted by Patricia Connelly
Sponsored by @The Weston Community Church on the Hill.
This is a Free Will offering event.
Donations may be mailed to: Church on the Hill, P.O. Box 105 Weston, Vermont,05161
If you have any questions please email me at patssong43@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you!
Peace and blessings,
Patricia Connelly
