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5. The Haiku (with Robby McGhee)

5. The Haiku (with Robby McGhee)

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Connor's guest this episode is his dear friend and former roommate, Robby McGhee. They reconnect after being separated by months of quarantine to talk about Robby's favorite poetry style: The Haiku.

The example poem is by Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) which, at first glance, does NOT meet the syllable count!

Connor then reads his haiku about his favorite beverage, followed by Robby's haiku "From Cat: Number One"

Connor and Robby Reminisce on musicals past, Robby's history with haikus, and his previously published work. Connor expresses his deep appreciation for Robby's band, Funk Summit Bass Team.

PLUGS:

Christmastown Comes To First Stage
https://youtu.be/6E41Jhg06D8

Funk Summit Bass Team

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MteuKXEJ72wMusadR2Epr
https://www.facebook.com/FunkSummitBassTeam/
https://radiomilwaukee.org/event/414-live/funk-summit-bass-team-414-live/

If you'd like to suggest a form of poetry, or would like your poem read on the podcast, email: ThePoetryPodcasts@gmail.com

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