To forgive is the great pleasure that you can give to the soul, that enriches well your spirit, that can save you from a cold and angry heart…
And if you mix it with humility and love, you will find kindness is a way of life, and you will brighten with your smile the long hours of a workingman as you walk with him a mile in his own shoes, so that you’re sure to understand what he goes through…
To give kindness is a blessing, it’s deliverance from the negatives of life, and it’s the peace that you’ve been dreaming of that will free you from its stress and strain and strife.
C.2025, Francisco Bravo Cabrera – 16 FEB 2025 – Valencia, España
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NOTA BENE
For those who may not know, I invented the Euro-Ku (and the Ameri-Ku) in February of 2022. The style is now three years old and Ameri-Ku’s and Euro-Ku’s have been published several times in international publications.
Why do these styles exist? Well, I have always been a fan of the Japanese Japanese Haiku, but not being Japanese, not being from that part of the world, and not having experienced its history, culture or language, I did not feel I was qualified to write a Haiku in the traditional Japanese manner. So I decided to honour the style by creating the Euro-Ku and the Ameri-Ku so that I, along with others from the Western World, could engage in such a beautiful poetic form in ways that will suite our language, our history and our culture.
Both these new forms or styles will remain faithful to the three lines of the traditional Japanese Haiku, but not to the syllabic count requirement. That rule of the 5, 7, 5 syllables applies to Haikus written in the Japanese language, but it does not suite our languages in the same manner. So the Euro and Ameri-Ku have no syllabic limitations. The lines, or verses must flow continuously into each other in a logical fashion, as per our manner of speech and expression, and must not drift away into outer space. The only other requirement is that the poem be accompanied with an original, and un-edited illustration belonging to the author.
I invite you all to try it as I think you will enjoy writing them. If you are from the American continent, go for an Ameri-Ku, in English, Spanish or French, and if you are European, try the Euro-Ku in your own language…
CHEERS
JaZzArt en València 
Beautiful words and art.
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Thank you so much Sir. I truly appreciate it. How are you? How are your TT tournaments? Hope you are definitely winning. All the best and a great evening to you.
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A lovely sentiment about forgiveness, and an amazing achievement to have created a new poetry format. ❤
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Thank you so much Anna, I truly appreciate your words and I am so glad you liked it.
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Wonderful words and picture, Francisco.
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Thank you Pat, all the best.
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You are welcome, Francisco.
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Wise words in a beautiful Euro-Ku adorned by a uniquely wonderful artwork. Greatly appreciated, Francisco! Gracias! Light and blessings to you*
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Thank you so much Susana for your beautiful words. Light and blessings to you too!
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Me encanta.
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Me encanta.
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Gracias 🙏🏻 azurea20! Feliz noche
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To forgive is being kind to yourself!
Great words Francisco!
I hope you’re having a lovely evening. 🌅🧡🌻
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Thank you Sara, and I agree totally. Yes, a fine evening. You too, enjoy the evening and a restful night. 🌻😊🌻
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Thank you, Francisco!
Good night, sweet dreams. 🌻💤🌻
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Sweet dreams Sara. 🥳😊🌻
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😊💤💃
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Nice!
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Thank you Janet! All the best!
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Me encanta.
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Es algo que hay que fomentar en el mundo entero, la revolución de cariño hacia todos.
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Estic d’acord amb tu
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Sempre. Saludos
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