We live and learn. I certainly do and when I heard about another form of poetry, 'senryu'. I learned that 'senryu' fits what I'm writing about China. Now, the haibuns I write will be using a 'senryu' instead of 'haiku', the traditional form.
haiku
line 1 - three syllables
line 2 - five syllables
line 3 - three syllables
senryu
line 1 - five syllables
line 2 - seven syllables
line 3 - five syllables
A ‘senryu’ is a three line Japanese poem structurally similar to haiku. It is unrhymed and the subject is based on human nature. It is usually satirical or ironic.
__________
senryu
writing on China
Western media double standard
fear differences
__________
senryu
Western hypocrites
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Lloyd, I applaud this series. Keep asking the tough questions.
You're right about Senyru, but haiku is also appropriate for haibun (in fact, haiku is most often use) - it all depends up mood and circumstances. In haiku, for example, there should be some indication of the season of the year. Write on. -gene.
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You're right about Senyru, but haiku is also appropriate for haibun (in fact, haiku is most often use) - it all depends up mood and circumstances. In haiku, for example, there should be some indication of the season of the year. Write on. -gene.