The Ghazal: An Introduction by isthisthingstillon, journal
The Ghazal: An Introduction
Ghazals
The ghazal is a widely-used but poorly-understood poetic genre and style, originating in panegyric Arabic verse and adapted (approximately) into contemporary English poetry. In this article I will be touching on the history of the ghazal, its original Arabic form, and the various ways it's been adapted into English. I will also be spotlighting some great ghazals from deviantART and around the 'net.
Please note that the English ghazal, like English haiku, has a handful of forms and aesthetics and no one is more "right" than others; for less confusion I am sticking to the better-known aesthetics in this treatment, and especially to th
cut me in half
the surface is decorative
i have not had much luck deciphering my own small print but i'm sure it says it all
right there in the cross-sections
of my bones