SENRYU 5 7 5
focuses on human nature and behaviour
A senryu is a short, three-line Japanese poetic form structurally identical to a haiku (typically following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern), but which turns its lens toward human nature, everyday ironies, and relational quirks rather than the natural world.
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a bright red aussie emblem
i've never seen one
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they gave us joy made our home
always remembered
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it may seem boring to most
it's heaven to her
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the boss not impressed
this guy is going to
get his marching orders
this guy is going to
get his marching orders
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it did go quickly
it's scary to contemplate
it's scary to contemplate
how little time's left
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another era
less traffic no phones calmer
very different now
less traffic no phones calmer
very different now
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it 's still happening
in spite of all the progressa lot has not changed
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i miss buying flars
just too expensive these days
special treat only
just too expensive these days
special treat only
Yes, flowers are a special treat. I have a hard time resisting sunflowers. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteFlowers are, indeed, such special treats. Thanks, Rall! Here's my response. ☺️
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1976! That seems so long ago and also no time at all. Had my first job.
ReplyDeleteCosmo writes his senryu on BACK of the MENU. Worth a visit.
DeleteGreat senryũs Rall 🙌 https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2026/10/04/senryu-sunday-6/
ReplyDeleteTake 2 😊 https://poetisatinta.wordpress.com/2026/10/04/senryu-sunday-take-2/
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Rall. Here's mine: https://theelephantstrunk.org/2026/10/04/too-much-of-a-good-thing-senryu/
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