A TUESDAY FEATURE
host: Muskaan Ahuja
guest editor: Susan Beth Furst
IT'S IN THE CAN
“In the beginning it was all black and white.”
--- Maureen O’Hara
Maureen O’Hara was talking about the movies, motion pictures, which were originally filmed in black and white. When I edit my haiku, I go back to the beginning. What was my first thought? What was I trying to capture? Did I accomplish my goal? Sometimes, the answer is no. Sometimes, I end up with a bonus poem!
French film
we speak
in black and white
The word speak is almost expected as one might speak French. But I wanted a bit more, so I put my thinking cap on and…
French film
we kiss
in black and white
--- Susan Beth Furst
Have you ever written a poem and ended up with a “bonus poem” after editing?
Can you give an example?
Post them in the comments below!
after he left
a monochrome on screen
moving life.
#feedback is much appreciated....
#2
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silent movie
her cries flow
in tears
.
does this work?
Beautiful post.
Susan,
You didn’t fail to get the poets’ attention every Tuesday. There was always something that touched a chord in us. Absolutely enjoyed your write-up and the poems— they were quite different and yet easy to attempt.
Thankyou once again for being a great companion this month!
#1
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Holi
the silent colours
in black and white film
.
feedback welcome
( Holi is a festival of colours in spring)