I love writing Senryu poems. Writing them is a challenge and I think that’s the appeal.
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. They 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 and its frailties.
Here are a few Senryu poems to have with your coffee …
Senryu (5/7/5)
Daddy’s head is bald.
No more barbers are needed.
Daddy uses Pledge.
Senryu (5/7/5)
You have amnesia
and can’t remember your name?
Here, take one of mine.
Senryu (5/7/5)
His feet are stinky?
You think he should change his socks?
His don’t smell, it’s YOURS …
Senryu (5/7/5)
There in the mirror
is someone older than old.
The real me stands here.
Senryu (5/7/5)
Hypocritical:
To proclaim a Godly self,
yet write hate in verse.
Senryu (5/7/5)
Take everyday words
beyond everyday talent
and write them alive.
Senryu (5/7/5)
Mama loves Papa.
Papa, he loves some stripper
Undressee Unknown.
Senryu (5/7/5)
Raising some children
is not for the faint of heart …
just a loving one.
Senryu (5/7/5)
I’ve loved you always.
I love that you love me, too.
Let’s not mess this up …
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"Undressee Unknown" and "Everyday Words"
I like them all but (5)
Some are better than others (7)
Can you guess which ones?