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What is a Haibun???

Let me explain as best as I can…

A Haibun is first prose, (it can be 100-200 words)
Followed by a Haiku
The prose should have many of the characteristics associated with haiku--present tense---imagistic, shortened or interesting syntax, joining words such as 'and' limited, a sense of 'being there', descriptions of places, people met and above all 'brevity'.

The haiku ... should link to the prose but is NOT a direct carry on from the prose telling some of what has already been said - NO - it should lead us on - let our mind want for more!
If you want any additional information on the Haibum form,

here is a very helpful link
haibun.net

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