Haiku
Senryu

An unrhyming syllabic poem, derived from Japanese verse. Lines 1 and 3 have five syllables; line 2 has seven. Is usually about nature or seasons.

Line 1: x x x x x

Line 2: x x x x x x x

Line 3: x x x x x

A Senryu is the same verse format, but it can be about any subject matter.

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A Haiku Example and a Senryu Example
by Mrs. Cwach

Leaves

The leaves fall to earth.
Multiple colors prevail.
Piles are stacked around.

Horses

Colts are born in Spring.
Playing with no one in charge.
Their coat is so soft.