25 July 2021 (fragment)
Kristen Lindquist
A haiku is typically made up of a fragment and phrase (or phrase and fragment), with the energy of the poem arising in the association between the two. Finding the right fragment is, for me, one of the hardest parts of writing a good haiku. Which fragment do you prefer of the three versions below, and if you can articulate it, why? I appreciate your input!
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rush of wind
before the downpour
blue jays
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rush of wind
before the downpour
oak grove
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rush of wind
before the downpour
drought dreams