Senryu Poem
Poetry Contest
Write a Senryu poem in three lines with 5/7/5 syllable count
Senryu usually speaks of human nature (behavior, emotions, characteristics)
A Senryu often has a humorous tone.
Senryu are untitled and do not rhyme.
As with haiku, no capitalizations or periods (em dash, comma, and explanation points are okay)
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 30.00 member dollars. There are 12 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Full Contest Listing
Senryu usually speaks of human nature (behavior, emotions, characteristics)
A Senryu often has a humorous tone.
Senryu are untitled and do not rhyme.
As with haiku, no capitalizations or periods (em dash, comma, and explanation points are okay)
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 30.00 member dollars. There are 12 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
