Kim Rodrigues Poet Senryu

Retreating after a Routine Bust

how absurd…an owl,
wearing a night cap…the fowl
an audience howl

owl downs his liquor
his entertainment slicker
audience snicker

in midst, a jeerer
a foul audience nearer
here comes the sheerer

this owl on huge bough
seriously satisfied
resting one big eye

trees have been silenced
feathers like Autumn leaves float
owl is on retreat

owl dreams as bough shakes
he’s trying out sick routine
laughing to himself

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Paige Hind March 11, 2024 at 5:53 PM Interesting perspective of an owl's perspective- and maybe some of yours? - loved this Paige Hind March 11, 2024 at 8:03 PM Ah, got it- thanks, Big Hugs :) Kim Rodrigues March 11, 2024 at 5:57 PM Thank you, Paige! See Gershon comment.

Victor Buhagiar March 11, 2024 at 2:25 AM Perfect Senryu. Loved them all. Hugs. Kim Rodrigues March 11, 2024 at 12:01 PM Thank you! For a contest :) Hugs ~ K8m

Gershon Wolf March 7, 2024 at 8:30 PM This owl certainly IS 'a howl.' He's capped off my night with a guffaw. Thanks, Kim. Kim Rodrigues March 8, 2024 at 1:48 PM This poem inspired by my husband’s comment on a commercial where an owl was dressed up. My husband said: Do people still wear night caps? Thank you, Gershon! Glad you enjoyed!

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM Wow you managed to figure this one out. It looks difficult to me. Well done. It is an enjoyable read. Kim Rodrigues March 8, 2024 at 1:49 PM Had an idea and ran with it. Thanks, Andrea!

Duke Beaufort March 7, 2024 at 2:11 PM Kim, I'm taking the title literally and trying to follow along the various phases of behavior. Too funny. The things people get into OMG! Kim Rodrigues March 8, 2024 at 1:51 PM Fun to see how you followed the logic of title and poem! I so appreciate you! Titles are not always easy…sometimes they are harder than the poem (for me). Thank you, Duke!