A TUESDAY FEATURE
hosts: Muskaan Ahuja, K. Ramesh
guest editor: Iqra Raza
Please note:
Only the unpublished poems (that are never published on any social media platform/journals/anthologies) posted here for each prompt will be considered for Triveni Haikai India's monthly journal -- haikuKATHA, each month.
Poets are requested to post poems (haiku/senryu) that adhere to the prompts/exercises given.
Only 1 poem to be posted in 24 hours. Total 2 poems per poet are allowed each week (numbered 1,2). So, revise your poems till 'words obey your call'.
If a poet wants feedback, then the poet must mention 'feedback welcome' below each poem that is being posted.
Responses are usually a mixture of grain and chaff. The poet has to be discerning about what to take for the final version of the poem or the unedited version will be picked up for the journal.
The final version should be on top of the original version for selection.
Poetry is a serious business. Give you best attempt to feature in haikuKATHA !!
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a rainbow
of phulkaris
baisakhi fair
--- Arvinder Kaur
This ku paints a beautiful image of tradition by referencing not just the harvest festival of Baisakhi but also the sartorial choice of Phulkari associated with the festival. The juxtaposition of the rainbow with the riot of colours at the fair helps to name the excess of visual input but in a pleasing manner. Phulkari is a pattern of embroidery specific to Punjab which uses stark colour contrasts and embellishments in its design which sets it apart from other traditional forms of embroidery. The ku not just situates the scene in a Baisakhi fair, it also shows us how it looks – like a rainbow - without telling much about the colours, the patterns, etc through the use of Indian kigo words.
Prompt: Use an Indian Kigo suggesting the month of April to write your ku.
For our members who aren't in India or from India, choose a kigo word that represents your country the best.
#1. 9/4/2024
*gudi padwa
she whispers
a new ‘to do’ list…to god
*gudi padwa is the start of Hindu new year in Maharashtra, India
Anjali Warhadpande
Pune, India
№2 8/4/24
lassi stand—
the vendor's pitch
rings out his story
Nalini Shetty
India
feedback welcome
Lassi is a popular yogurt-based drink . It's typically made by blending yogurt with water and various flavorings such as fruit, spices, or sugar. Lassi can be served sweet or savory and is often enjoyed as a refreshing beverage, especially during hot weather. It's known for its creamy texture and cooling properties, making it a favorite drink in many parts of India.
Self-edit
08-04-24
mango fruit a diabetic's dilemma
Padma Priya
India
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#2
07-04-24
mango fruit
a diabetic's dilemma
to eat or not
Padma Priya
India
Feedback welcome
Post #2
6.4.24
Baisakhi fever —
mother’s yellow dupatta
adorns my white kurta
Feedback appreciated:)
Mona Bedi
India
#2
kalbaisakhi
waiting for seconds
of tele bhaja
Vishal Prabhu
India
Comments Welcome
kalbaisakhi: literally, apocalyptic thunderstorms - that take over Eastern India, from mid April to mid May - that provide much welcome relief from the growing humidity and heat of the period
tele bhaja: fried pakoras (can be of anything, but chief amongst them are those of potatoes and eggplants) which along with puffed rice is a staple, common-man street food, relished round the year but especially after or during rains