A monument falls
Rioters have no remorse
What happened this fourth?
Sunny days are here!
The beach is ideal and near.
It’s Fall already?
A warm summer day
That should be spent at the bay.
Not at work this way!
Matt O’Hays is a freelance writer. He lives and works in Gainesville, Florida.
I would like to assure you all that i am in relatively fine fettle and not, as of yet, lubbered…
Peter, your faith comes shining through in these precious gems. They are reasoned and inspiring.
Excellent comedy, indeed -- especially the thermometer, with its hilarious rhymes, and the irony of the Job Interview.
Russel, in addition to being a good poet, you are clearly a wonderful people-lover. What a great project you have…
"Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" makes a simple yet strong assertion of faith. There is no argument, just the confident statement,…
These are enjoyable. I have to confess that I Googled the difference between a Haiku and a Senryu. They are very similar in their structure: 3 lines with a 5-7-5 syllable count. The main basic difference is that Haiku’s are more nature-oriented while Senryu’s focus on human behavior, sometimes with a humorous twist. If someone has more information to share, that would be great.
I found this link helpful in explaining the difference:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-senryu-poems#what-is-senryu-poetry
Beautiful…Thanks and all the best…Allegra
Well done, Matt, in all three. While these poems based on a Japanese form don’t call for rhyme, you emphasize that your work takes its place in English language tradition by featuring rhyme or sounds near to rhyme (remorse/fourth). By calling the poems senryu, you signal your intent to focus on human nature, but there is enough seasonal determination in each for them to be read as haiku.