swapping work stories
his pint of beer
has more foam
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Brad Bennett
Brad Bennett has published four collections of haiku with Red Moon Press: a drop of pond, a turn in the river, a box of feathers, and a rush of doves. He is also the author of a few words in the right order: essays on haiku craft, also published by Red Moon Press.
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Perhaps it is a matter of local dialect, but I am particularly intrigued by the use of "foam" to colloquially describe what in Australia might have been called "froth". Foam for me evokes the sea, bubbles on the top of waves. Perhaps the work stories are between mariners, fishermen or harbour workers? An excellent and evocative poem.
I know that bloke!
full moon
his glass
all head
(Ink, Sweat and Tears: 2nd Oct. 2008)
Nicely poured!
Oh I love this :)
I love this Brad. Haiku in the pub!
Perhaps it is a matter of local dialect, but I am particularly intrigued by the use of "foam" to colloquially describe what in Australia might have been called "froth". Foam for me evokes the sea, bubbles on the top of waves. Perhaps the work stories are between mariners, fishermen or harbour workers? An excellent and evocative poem.
Strider
:) :) :)
Reminded me of that scene in Jaws where they are comparing shark bite scars!
marion
i was thinking of other swapping
That takes us up to the next level. Great pontisg.