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Love & Death (Two Than Bauks)
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Than Bauk: (from Cambodia)

Three lines, four syllables each. And the fourth, third and second syllables respectively all rhyme. It's even shorter than a haiku, but a lot more structured. Traditionally, than-bauks are supposed to be witty and epigrammatic. Than Bauk may be linked together, so as to form longer, more complex, poetry.
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I learned about this form on another site and wrote two, they were written awhile back, but the form was an interesting challenge and I thought I'd share.


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Love Note

In your eyes I
see  a  sigh,  our
shared why,  and smile.

 

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Fled

Epitaph read  
Upon Headstone:
"She, Fed-Up...  Fled!"

 

 

 

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 Reviews of "Love & Death (Two Than Bauks)"
Reviewed by Alex Nodopaka
Reviewed on October 18, 2006
I was
in no mood
to deal with
either love
or death
both were dying
until I read
your smile

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on October 9, 2006
I've never read any quite like this and I need to say that you did an exceptional pen for yourself, Micha. I enjoy your heart, wisdom and creativity. You've blossomed in wonderful ways. I am so very proud of you.
Love,
Susan

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 9, 2006
Brief but most effective. Thank you for the poetry lesson, Micha. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on October 9, 2006
Love it, Micha.
A new form for me.

Elizabeth

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on October 8, 2006
interesting genre with a sad yet clever twist ...

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 8, 2006
Bitter sweet. Love then sadness..
I gotta get my love gene removed..

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on October 8, 2006
These are so wonderful and meaningful. I liked the notation prior the poetry makes it a richer experience for the reader. Brilliant....

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on October 8, 2006
Interesting and precise, I like them.

Fee

Reviewed on October 8, 2006
Both well done; especially enjoyed the last :o) I find this form as interesting as the 'Ku; must try a few again soon.

Hope you give us more...

Micke

Reviewed on October 8, 2006
Oh my, these were excellent. lovely style!

Reindeer


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