Using Economy of Language to Write Haibun Poetry

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This video introduces students to the concept of "economy of language" through the exploration of two Japanese poetic forms: Haibun and Haiku. Hosted by Justin, the lesson explains that economy of language is the skill of using few words to convey deep meaning, imagery, and emotion—essentially, the idea that "less is more." The video breaks down the unique structure of a Haibun, which combines a descriptive prose poem paragraph with a concluding Haiku, and contrasts it with the more familiar structure of a standalone Haiku.