Greetings to all our friends and visitors to Real Toads. Today, I would like to share news of an email I received from Dr Hisashi Nakamura, whose poetry was referenced in a form challenge on Tanka poetry by Grace O'Malley, back in March 2012. A Frog in his Fresh Waters.
Dr Nakamura was searching for tanka related websites when he happened upon Real Toads, and he was sincerely thankful to see that one of his poems was featured, as well as his definition of 'yugen'. He has also extended the invitation to any follower of Real Toads who would like to discuss tanka with him. It is a real privilege to receive such generous feedback. Thank you, Dr Nakamura.
Our Open Link forum is available as always for poets to share their poetry, read the work of others, offer sound commentary and show support for their fellow writers. I hope that everyone will consider their time well spent in the garden.
Hi Kerry of the flowers and Toads! My poem today is one that doesn't seem poetic except for its tight structure--but I keep working it because of its core riddle about the stories we tell. I think the answer is that each of us is ... AH, answered riddles are no fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo and how wonderful to get a response from Dr. Nakamura.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you got such a positive e-mail from Dr. Nakamura. A gentleman and a scholar, to be sure.
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Lyrics from one of my songs that gets good response of which I am thinking of making my first HD home video.
ReplyDeleteI put an early version for free on last fm and was very surprised to see it with a following from Japan...
How very nice to have a positive response from Dr. Nakamura!
ReplyDeleteNice to note this :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely acknowledgement from Dr. Nakamura.
ReplyDeleteso great! i decided to share a teensy tanka today.
ReplyDeleteKerry, i wonder if you (or me or someone) should try reaching Grace to let her know about this? i bet she'd be thrilled.
I have been inspired to try my hand at tanka today.
ReplyDelete@Marian, I did send Grace the email but she has not replied to me.
Kerry, glad you sent it, that's great. your tanka is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA little Voo Doo Before my Trip to New Orleans over Labor Day. Wooohooooo!!!!! Have a great day Toads!
ReplyDeleteI remember that tanka post by Grace ~ How nice of Dr. Nakamura to respond & offer an invite ~
ReplyDeleteHappy week to everyone ~
My first attempts at the tanka form.
ReplyDeleteGood week to all ~ M
tanka? never tried...maybe next time...inspirational week for toads...:)
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