Again Mike Snider. I'm a big fan of his blog. I find his ability to speak of the personal in such a public forum not only admirable but sometimes breathtaking. I have a lot to learn from him, my genes obviously coming from that English side of my family that finds itself naturally reserved if not downright distant.
He writes an emotional piece on recovered memory and its resultant losses that is stark but fascinating. And the accompanying poem is pure heartbreak. Please read Old Songs in his So Much for Memory post.
A THOUSAND HILLS
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Masaoka Shiki — the fellow who attempted to “reform” hokku into what he
called “haiku” near the beginning of the 20th century — wrote a lot of bad
verses, ...
2 weeks ago

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