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S9E23 The Poetry of Nouns part 2: Can Haiku Sing without Verbs?
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Can a haiku be lyrical without relying on verbs? Can a handful of carefully chosen nouns carry all the emotional weight a poem needs?
In this second episode exploring the poetry of nouns, Patricia examines how concrete images create resonance, rhythm and lyricism in haiku and senryū. Drawing on poems by:
Alan Summers
Radostina Dragostinova
Hifsa Ashraf
Laura Driscoll
Sharon Lynne Yee
Mark Gilbert
Paul m
Christopher Peys
Máire Morrissey-Cummins
Lovette Carter
Katie Montagna
James Young
Eve Castle
Kikaku
Patricia explores the idea that the reader becomes a co-poet, discovering meaning in the spaces between images.
Along the way, you'll hear discussions of the arrested moment, juxtaposition, movement without verbs, and the surprising musicality that emerges from noun-heavy poetry.
Whether you're an experienced haiku poet or just beginning your journey into Japanese short-form poetry, this episode offers practical insights into writing more evocative, image-driven work.
In this episode:
- Why concrete nouns can create powerful lyricism
- Haiku without verbs and the illusion of movement
- The role of juxtaposition and reader participation
- The "arrested moment" in lyric poetry
The Poetry Pea Podcast is a weekly podcast for haiku, senryū and haibun writers, featuring poetry, craft discussions, interviews and inspiration for poets around the world.