Senryu

Senryu
A senryu is a three-line, unrhymed Japanese poetic form similar in structure to haiku (typically following a 5-7-5 syllable pattern) but differing in content and tone. While haiku traditionally focus on nature and seasonal imagery, senryu center on human nature, capturing the quirks, follies, ironies, and emotions of everyday life.
Often humorous, satirical, or darkly insightful, senryu highlight personal habits, social behavior, and human flaws with brevity and wit. They rarely include a seasonal word (kigo) or a formal cutting word (kireji), instead favoring a punchline or a sharp observational twist.

Mad Japanese Man

He bows so deeply—
then slams the door behind him.
Such polite anger.

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About the Author: Sarah B. Royal

Sarah B. Royal’s writing defies convention. Her poetry and prose traverse the boundaries between structure and spontaneity, often weaving together philosophical inquiry, cultural reflection, and personal narrative. With a background in experimental literature, she is known for crafting works that challenge readers to engage intellectually and emotionally.

Her acclaimed palindrome performance play, 777 – A Story of Idol Worship and Murder, showcases her fascination with mirrored storytelling and thematic symmetry. In o x ∞ = ♥: The Poet and The Mathematician, Royal explores the intersection of poetic intuition and mathematical logic, revealing a unique voice that is both analytical and lyrical.

Royal’s collections—such as Lost in the Lost and Found, Haiku For You, Lantern and Tanka Too, and the WoPoLi Chapbook Series—highlight her commitment to neurodivergent expression and poetic experimentation. Whether through childhood verse or contemporary fusion poetry, her work invites readers into a world where language is both a tool and a playground.

Sarah B. Royal continues to expand the possibilities of poetic form, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience. Her writing is a testament to the power of creative risk, intellectual depth, and emotional authenticity.

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