I've been feeling rather opinionated about gendai haiku
Sometimes, in my opinion, these poems can leave the reader behind without a frame of reference to share in the poet’s intentions. In some cases, the reader might not be able to gain any other experience than witnessing some word play, though, for the author, there may be much more imbedded in the words.
But because of Tyler Pruett's new collection,
Blue Wolves Are Howling Grapefruit Orange, I've gained a new perspective.
Sometimes, I am delighted to discover, gendai haiku can be visionary.
It can pierce “reality” and take us deeper. The narrative format and gradual "decent" or (ascent?) into gendai that occurs in
Blue Wolves Are Howling Grapefruit Orange assists in this.
I've written a few more words on the subject here:
http://rosenberrybooks.com/what-is-gendai-haiku/..and would welcome the input of those more experienced with (or just opinionated about) the genre.
Thanks!
Diane Katz