senryu

It was found that "traditional Japanese poetry forms such as Haiku [phrase omitted], Tanka [phrase omitted] and Senryu [phrase omitted] were mainstream flows in literature" (Inkyung Um 273).

But I guess, judging from Japanese poetry like haiku or senryu, that Japanese were originally very creative in the 17th or 18th century when such short poems were so popular.

Digregorio's two exhibits feature haiku and senryu -- short, insightful poems that capture life's moments -- illustrated with paintings and graphic arts.

WrightAEs haiku in particular are discussed from the perspective of English poetry, classic haiku poetics, modernist poetics, WrightAEs African heritage, and a comparison of haiku to the similar style senryu. A small section then presents selected haiku of WrightAEs with careful notes.

http://www.secretstotheuniverse.com is now the official website address for Haiku, Senryu, Poetry, and Inspirational Thought for Contemplation Written By Wit.

The main part of "The Poetry of Japan," however, is dedicated to the rejuvenation of tanka, haiku, and senryu (short satiric verses structurally similar to haiku) since the Meiji era, and a short overview of its main practitioners.

(4) Those who, like Kerouac, are familiar with Japanese short poetic form traditions, might consider these examples of the senryu, a short poem dealing seriously or ironically with the human condition.

Blue Graffiti is a neat 32 page collection of haiku and senryu. It begins:

Ten Packing Pictures comprises 10 ceramic bas relief plates by California sculptor, Mark Messenger, accompanied by collaborative haiku, senryu and commentary from the poet and writer, Walt Schober.

"The Blessing of Living in a Country Where There Are Senryu. Humor in the Response to Aum Shinrikyo".

For me, it gets hackneyed to see on the front cover of every other lit mag the diversity dogma in one shape or another, as in Latina Haiku or Queer Senryu or Asian-American Poet.