HAIKU is an imitation of Japanese verse. The poem consists
of three lines of five. No more or less! There must be a representation of five syllables
respectively. Each line must contain syllables for each individual word present.
Therefore, the entire poem is consistent of syllables.
N.B. This may vary at any given time. HAIKU
is an imitation of Japanese
verse. Hence, an imitation can possibly vary to adapt to certain situations.
TANKA is a much older form of Japanese poetry that pre-dates
haiku. The poem consists of five units following the mora pattern. The
first and third lines are composed of five syllables and the rest of seven.
N.B. In ancient times, poems of this form
were referred to as "hanka".
NO! OPS is not an agent nor publisher in any way or form.
OPS is a society where Australian and international poets can visit or join to gain
knowledge and an advantage when it comes to poetry. OPS helps in locating newspapers,
magazines etc., where poetry reviews are printed, where to find literary agents that
accept poetry manuscripts as well as how to go about setting up a manuscript for
submission to a publisher.
OPS does cater in promoting poetry on our web site under the
section WEEKLY POEM & DAILY POEM. If you
wish to submit your poem for publicity, then please click on the SUBMISSIONS link
that can be found at the top of the page.
DOES OPS PRINT ANTHOLOGIES OR OTHER SERIES OF
BOOKS?
At this current time, OPS does not print Anthologies.
Although in the future, we will look into the possibility. In regards to other
publications, such as chapbooks, it is highly unlikely for OPS to consider the possibility
of printing.
There are many different ways in which you gain exposure for
yourself, your works and poetry. Ranging from local radio and newspaper interviews, public
recitals, your own web site as well as other ways. I recommend using journals / e-journals
/ magazines and e-zines.
The most popular way used by many up-and-coming poets'.
There are literally hundreds of journals / e-journals / magazines and e-zine's that accept
poetry submissions and posses reputations of high excellence. Most submissions are
accepted without a fee. Some case scenario's a fee is induced. Either a free submission or
paid submission, it is cheap and affordable and can attract worldwide exposure. An added
bonus is that some journals and magazines will actually offer payment and also; more so
with journals, you may be offered a feature poet spot.
However, OPS does not endorse and particular journal,
e-journal, magazine or e-zine.
