Poem: «T E M P L E S» (An Euro-Ku)

(photo property of FBC, Omnia Caelum Studios Valencia, All Rights Reserved)

My skin absorbs the dust of frozen centuries,

the dust remains like footprints in the sand,

and I stand frozen like a marbled drop of yellow rain.

“TEMPLES” is a poem in what I have termed the Euro-Ku.  This style borrows the name and part of the idea that gave form to the traditional Japanese Haiku.  However, I have changed most of the rules that govern the composition of that well known form. In the Euro-Ku the verses…they are still only three…do not have to have the same syllable count as in the Haiku.  Being as I am not Japanese nor have I had the honour of living their history or knowing first hand their culture, I cannot possibly presume to be able to write a Japanese Haiku as would a Japanese poet. The syllabic count works with the Japanese language but I do not believe it to be appropriate to Western languages. The three verses should flow into each other in a coherent and obvious fashion and should be written in the contemporary vernacular, as if one were writing the lyrics of a pop song.  The meaning and the message should be intended for the proletariat; clearly understood by all.  It should not be hidden within confusing and archaic…researched…words.

C.2022, Francisco Bravo Cabrera, 22/02/2022, Valencia, Spain

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  1. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:
    05/14/2025 a las 23:04

    Love the Euro – ku, Francisco.

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      05/14/2025 a las 23:35

      Thank you Pat!

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      1. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:
        05/14/2025 a las 23:36

        Very welcome.

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  2. Avatar de Vanya Wryter Consulting Vanya Wryter Consulting dice:
    05/15/2025 a las 00:07

    Lovely imagery!

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      05/15/2025 a las 08:15

      Thank you!

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  3. Avatar de gustavo_horta gustavo_horta dice:
    05/15/2025 a las 01:04

    Gostei. Agradeço

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      05/15/2025 a las 08:13

      Muito obrigado!

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  4. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:
    05/15/2025 a las 08:34

    There is no end to your talents, Francesco!

    Joanna

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      05/15/2025 a las 08:43

      Thank you Joanna!

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      1. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:
        05/15/2025 a las 08:53

        You are welcome, Francesco!

        Joanna

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  5. Avatar de niasunset niasunset dice:
    05/15/2025 a las 09:12

    Beautiful dear Francisco, you are creative, so creative. Thank you, have a nice day, Love, nia

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      05/15/2025 a las 11:18

      Thank you so much Nia for your kind words. Wishing you a lovely day! All the best.

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  6. Avatar de Dawn Pisturino Dawn Pisturino dice:
    05/15/2025 a las 18:12

    Truly beautiful, Francisco!

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    1. Avatar de valenciartist valenciartist dice:
      05/15/2025 a las 22:05

      Thank you so much Dawn! Appreciate it so much!

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