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A chapter in the book One Thousand Cranes

After the Funeral

by Gypsy Blue Rose


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after the funeral,
girl embraces mom’s nightgown —
scent of yearning


 




SENRYU is a Japanese form of short poetry similar to haiku is written in 3 lines with 17 syllables OR LESS in a shot/long/short form. Senryu tends to be about human foibles while haiku tend to be about nature. Senryu doesn't include a kigo (season word).

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collection of senryu

The Haiku Foundation of America

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