In every other aspect of my life, the more words the better.
That seems to hold true in my writing, in my communication, and in my conversation with family and friends.
But here, I have established a daily practice of brevity as exemplified by the art of haiku.
In many ways, it’s my diary in seventeen syllables – no more, no less.
In all things moderation. In this case, language most of all.
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Gimble’s other blog is embarrassingly wordy, but that’s to be expected as the author is a content provider for one of the top 15 most-visited sites on the internet. Since that is a paid gig and this is not, Gimble reserves the right to post as many or as few haikus as time, inclination, and talent allow. Thus readers must not take the title ‘a haiku a day’ too literally. Gimble’s typical output is 3-7 haikus per day every third day. Less when Gimble is cranky. More when Gimble struggles with sleeplessness, which is a great deal of the time. Your patience and your support are appreciated.
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November 4, 2007 at 6:13 am
AmusingGuy
I like your thinking.. The more words – the better, but of course if those words are meaningful.
August 26, 2008 at 8:42 pm
CK Hicks
You have some very nice work here – sleeplessness is always a great inspiration!
September 17, 2008 at 9:40 am
pip
Hi Gimble, I do hope you haven’t stopped writing…
February 15, 2010 at 6:28 pm
TMGLost
“A Haiku A Day / Keeps Verbosity At Bay / Word Economy.”
September 22, 2010 at 10:23 am
ReadersHeaven
Hi, nice to meet you !
November 24, 2010 at 12:58 pm
engelli
Great write up, bookmarked the blog for interest to read more thank ypou
November 27, 2010 at 11:59 am
Fernando
Hi!
Good site with good content. I liked so much. I have created recently a blog about haikus and music inspired by them and composed by me. It´s in spanish language but the idea is so evocative and the music is the most important theme of the blog that I´m sure can be interesting for your readers. Would you like to exchange links with http://musicayhaikus.blogspot.com/ ?
Thank you.