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Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Here are two senryu (I think), based on personal data. Not exactly what they call "confessional poetry," but maybe I'm coming out of my shell.

seventy-two

how many years I've spent

playing grown-up

five-three

no height for a man

but it's mine

Anonymous said...: I like these ones very much. Very nice. Maybe I'll try writing some of my own.; 8:36 AM
Bill said...: Thanks for your comment. Your "Maybe I'll try" is pretty much what I said to my wife about 31/2 months ago. For better or worse, you see the result.; 4:25 PM
Anonymous said...: That is encouraging! Thank you for telling me that; I feel so much more inspired.; 7:40 PM
Anonymous Poet said...: I like the self-description. It does seem to be subtly self-confessional. Do you feel a catharsis when you write like this?; 5:49 PM
Bill said...: Anonymous Poet: You know, I do, which may mean I've been extraordinarily reticent until now. After all, these two pieces are pretty much restricted to "just the facts." Essentially, the pieces register two moments in the lifelong project of self-acceptance.; 8:12 PM

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