Post-Ku (noun) /ˈpoʊst-ku:/
Definition: A modern adaptation of the haiku form in English poetry that diverges from traditional structures and themes, while still reflecting elements of the haiku lineage.
Etymology: Derived from “post-” indicating after or beyond, combined with “ku,” a term related to haiku.
Characteristics:
Experimental Forms: Encompasses micropoetry and innovative short poems that extend beyond conventional haiku definitions.
Language Distillation: Often reduces language to its essential components, challenging the limits of brevity and reconfiguring meaning.
Thematic Elements: Features interiority, micro-narratives, wordplay, disjunctions, unusual imagery, and striking juxtapositions, creating a dynamic energy that resonates with the depth of traditional haiku.
Definition 2: A term for haiku that is sent through the mail, emphasizing the physicality and accessibility of the poem as it arrives in a tangible form. It is believed that through the revival of the physical form of correspondence, the connections are deepened between the poet and recipient through the sharing of verses through the postal system which remains as a vital non-digital lifeline between people.
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