Poems
2Haiku (1.)
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Suddenly
the birds fly away
it is my turn
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27.3.2017.
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The Horizon of Fate
By prioritizing raw emotional impact and sparse phrasing over a strict mathematical syllable count, Levio’s work stands as a textbook example of modern haiku writing.
Yes, it is excellent. Its strength lies in its minimalism.
In his minimalist poem "Suddenly," José Levio pairs stark imagery with an abrupt structural shift to show how a sudden disruption in nature forces an individual into isolated self-realization.
The poem begins with the urgent diction of "Suddenly" and the visual imagery of "the birds fly away," using enjambment to mirror the breathless, unprompted flight of a scattering flock. This mass departure strips the landscape of its collective safety, setting the stage for a dramatic structural volta (turn) in the final line: "it is my turn." By shifting from the macro sky to the micro human soul, this blunt declaration isolates the speaker. Levio utilizes the haunting euphemism of "my turn" to leave the impending transition ambiguous—whether it represents time, fate, or mortality. Ultimately, "Suddenly" demonstrates that when nature retreats, human beings are left entirely alone to face the quiet reality of their own inescapable destiny.
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