Senryu Poems. Examples of Senryus and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Senryu poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Senryu.
A senryu is a short Japanese style poem, similar to haiku in structure, however, senryu tend to be about human foibles, but there is more to senryu. What is senryu in poetry (complete definition)?
hatch of horseflieshatch of horseflies
under blanketed storage
prepare their offense
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Categories:
insect,
Form: Senryu
crow murdercrow murder floods air
like fish in the sea
absent scarecrow
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bird, humor,
Form: Senryu
FocusedSlow and methodical
some writers perceive themselves
totally focused...
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Categories:
writing,
Form: Senryu
Just goes on
Categories:
life,
Form: Senryu
New beginningsChanges will occur
bringing good fortune to me
and a brand new start...
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Categories:
life,
Form: Senryu
Your touchYour hand on my face
every time wiping my tears
being my hero...
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emotions,
Form: Senryu
kaleidoscope
kaleidoscope
of butterflies fluttering
wings around blossoms.
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Categories:
appreciation, butterfly,
Form: Senryu
Resilience engineeringriver in full spate
yoke of oxen wade calmly
confident farmer
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farm,
Form: Senryu
senryughosts of my dreams linger
as a truck rumbles through the alley
on its morning rounds...
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Categories:
dream, morning,
Form: Senryu
IntelligenceIntelligence is
Everything; he who has it
Must serve his race right....
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Categories:
engagement, people, perspective, race,
Form: Senryu
Love One AnotherIf only humans
Could love one another here
There could be no war....
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Categories:
humanity, love, peace, perspective,
Form: Senryu
EnvyEnvy means a bad
Person; you always hate what
Others think they love....
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character, engagement, jealousy, perspective,
Form: Senryu
Take Care, Pretty GirlOh my, pretty girl
Take care now; others see best
Opportunities....
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Categories:
engagement, girl, lust, perspective,
Form: Senryu
HornsHorns play the same role
As fangs and claws; it is for
offense and defense....
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Categories:
courage, engagement, perspective, strength,
Form: Senryu
True FriendA true friend is a
Fighter who has time to aid
A friend in trouble....
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Categories:
engagement, friend, friendship, perspective,
Form: Senryu
Specific Types of Senryu Poems
Read wonderful senryu poetry on the following sub-topics:
flowers, food, friendship, funny, human nature, kids, life, love, music, nature, spring, winter
and more.
Definition | What is Senryu in Poetry?