In September I discovered a form of Japanese prose poem linked to haiku poetry, called haibun.

Like haiku, it has a kind of Zen feel. I've really taken to the form and have been fortunate enough to have had a few of my early attempts accepted by notable haiku journals.

Have a look at:

http://www.contemporaryhaibunonline.com/

A couple of mine appear there, entitled "Coastal Town" and "The Orchard". See what you think. As a way of expressing pivotal moments in life in a detached, understated way, the form has no equal.

Nicely done! I enjoyed your contributions.

Not sure I understand the form -- what its requirements are.

Here's a couple of pages giving definitions of the form:

http://contemporaryhaibunonlin...ibundefinitions.html

http://raysweb.net/haiku/pages/haibun-definition.html