Excellent traditional stylised Japanese theatre Noh by Terry Reilly 5-7-5 writing prompt entry

Scowling, turning slow.         Howling, yowling, burning - woe!         Growling, gurning - Noh! Writing Prompt Write a poem on any topic. Must have following syllable count. First line has five syllables, second seven, the final line has 5 syllables. Author Notes Noh is predominantly characterised by dramatic, sometimes grotesque, costumes; slow, ritualised, overblown movements; exaggerated facial expressions (gurning); and primitive vocalisations, such as grunts and growls, to imitate speech.

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