HAIKU versus MOKU
'Moku' is a brand-new term in the world of poetry. This term was first coined by poet and writer Ana Elsner.
'Moku' is short for 'Modified haiku'. It was originally used to describe Elsner's own characteristic 3 liners which are based on haiku but do not conform to the traditional 17 syllable format.
'Moku' is short for 'Modified haiku'. It was originally used to describe Elsner's own characteristic 3 liners which are based on haiku but do not conform to the traditional 17 syllable format.
Contemporary poet Ana Elsner further breaks with haiku tradition in that her imagery is not necessarily based on nature. Instead, her Moku often treat with urban situations, or shine the spotlight on a specific character or state-of-mind.
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MOKU NUMBER TEN
this baleful time of keening
ghostly alchemy of our deferred grief
glaciers weep
© Ana Elsner(reprinted by permission)
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Adopting Ana Elsner's new freestyle form, here's my try at moku:
was never fond of haiku
too restrictive and archaic for my taste
moku rocks
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