William Kelii Kekaula Poet Senryu

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Poetic Form: Senryu
Inspired: 2024 March 02
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just for laughs: senryu's

          the judge was angered
          at the repeating drunkard
          now he is tuckered
                    for he heard enough
                    of his lies and made-up stuff
                    cause of the handcuff
                                        claimed he was not drunk
                    blamed the other guy that punk
                    ~meaning the tree trunk

                                        defendant will rise
                    looking at the evidence
                    he's telling the truth
                    that's ridiculous
                    he's innocent and the guilt
                    ~falls on the tree trunk
          proved himself sober
          at the masquerade party
          ~tree trunk who got drunk

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Charlotte Watkins March 25, 2024 at 3:29 PM Oh this was a tale and a spin and a laugh all at once and a great example of some amazing senryus! I may have to try to have a go or drunkards stumble at such, warm wishes, C William Kelii Kekaula March 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM I am grateful, Charlotte, and hopeful as I've given ample time than most sponsors in their contest, since mines that you've noted that I e'er so oft entertain a twist of the mundane forms that aplenty has accustomed themselves. Enjoy, Aloha, William.

Karen Croft March 6, 2024 at 9:45 AM Very clever! William Kelii Kekaula March 6, 2024 at 10:53 AM Thanks, Karen, Aloha, William

Constance La France March 3, 2024 at 8:33 AM Hilo, this is a real fun poem to read and great example for your contest, hard to beat this one but methinks I have an idea, hugs, Constance William Kelii Kekaula March 3, 2024 at 8:51 AM I hope 35 give it a whirl, hoping, they'll be some great ones out there--you as well, Constance. I'm still hurdling the new setup TPS left us sponsors having just done my DARK E-Y-E Rhyme, it's tougher now, thanks, my friend. Aloha, William