Lost amidst the veil
of leaves, I catch her tears as
pendulous branches
cinch her lungs, suspend
her midair, waiting til death—
he returns to me.
The senryu has the same 5-7-5 line structure as a haiku, but thematically focuses on human nature and emotions, whereas the haiku makes reference to seasons and nature.
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Congrats on the anniversary! And as I’ve said a number of times, I admire poets.
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Thanks! 😊
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Haiku is one my favorite forms of poetry because it says so much with so little and is still able to play by the rules. Love it!
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I agree. So minimalist yet powerful in its simplistic delivery.
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It’s why I love haiku too. It helps to hone my writing because it restricts me to saying only what is necessary, what has a purpose. It definitely makes for a more powerful poem!
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So true.
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