senryus

We were at a small bar, the place only served some older regulars. An elderly guy in an old jean jacket was talkative, friendly. “What do girls learn at Yale?” He asked. “We’re taught things, like expressions, smiling, pomposity, snark, whatevering and stuff-stuff.” I bragged shamelessly. “Sure,” He chuckled, “sure - but it’s worth the money I suppose,” he gave me a toast. Limiting yourself can, in fact, set you free - try writing a Senryu Like a martial art, a tea ceremony or classical music They are a tight dance - controlled, disciplined, focused. Other styles can drift. A Senryu is like a Haiku except it deals with human feelings . . A Haiku/Senryu should three lines of 5-7-5 syllables A Haiku should be about nature A Senryu about human feelings #senryu #haiku #focus #freedom #limits