Of Poets, Strippers, and Hypocrites

Senryus are a tough, but fun, challenge.

Senryus (5/7/5)

The Senryu poem comes from the Japanese.  The first line must contain 5 syllables, the second line 7 syllables and the third line 5 syllables.  Usually, they do not rhyme.

Senryus tell a story, paint a mental image, or get a point across in a simple, brief way.  They are also concerned with pointing out human nature, often its shortcomings or differences.

Take everyday words
beyond everyday talent
and write them alive.

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Mama loves Papa.
Papa, he loves some stripper.
Undressee Unknown.

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Raising some children
is not for the faint of heart …
just a loving one.

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Hypocritical:
To proclaim a Godly self
yet write hate in verse.

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I’ve loved you always.
I love that you love me, too.
Let’s not screw this up …

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The cheaters motto …
Why settle for a burger
when you can have steak?

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Our Chihuahua has
A Napoleon Complex.
Short legs, tall Ego …

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A little warning:
Fishing is just like marriage …
Never rock the boat.

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You have amnesia
and can’t remember your name?
Here take one of mine.

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In my mirror, there’s
someone older than old, please
don’t let it be me …

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He took his shoes off ...
You said his feet smell, only
it’s not his, it's yours.

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My dad’s head is bald.
No more barbers are needed.
Just give dad some Pledge.

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No one loses weight.
Sometimes it runs away, but
it always comes home.

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