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Senryu Poems | Senryu Examples

Senryu Poems. Examples of Senryus and a list of new poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Senryu poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Senryu.

A senryu is a short Japanese style poem, similar to haiku in structure, however, senryu tend to be about human foibles, but there is more to senryu. What is senryu in poetry (complete definition)?

Premium Member If only
I had wings to fly life could be lived easily soaring with such ease...Read the rest...
Categories: life,
Form: Senryu



Premium Member A mother's heart
So much love given her heart shines with daily pride children are her gems...Read the rest...
Categories: mother,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member The right path
Show us the right path and we shall rise up and have power in our lives...Read the rest...
Categories: christian,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Evils trap
Evil sets its trap reeling us in by our souls leaving us lifeless...Read the rest...
Categories: christian,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Truth
Blinded by the truth deaf to your subtle word choice I fall short of Grace...Read the rest...
Categories: christian,
Form: Senryu



Premium Member Temptation
Temptation stands out causes sorrow- grief on us if we fall to it...Read the rest...
Categories: christian,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Cleansed
My heart becomes cleansed my body is the temple purity throughout...Read the rest...
Categories: body,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Defect
Born into this world no one is without defect till we meet the Lord...Read the rest...
Categories: christian,
Form: Senryu
Devious Media
The spin, for control. Manipulation of truth, intent to divide!...Read the rest...
Categories: betrayal, evil, scary,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member open door
feet are chill cold’s invited in for a spell ...Read the rest...
Categories: spring,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Sand
I remember you when it’s clear that I should not; Sand without sea shells....Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Reflection
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ perfect reflection in quiet stillness below I see your sweet soul ...Read the rest...
Categories: soulmate,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Salvation
Our salvation reigns all earthly items removed free from destruction...Read the rest...
Categories: christian,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member False testimony
Love not set in stone true love shown would not show your false testimony...Read the rest...
Categories: love hurts,
Form: Senryu
Premium Member Serving
‘Thank you for serving.’ four meaningful words spoken; Some never came home....Read the rest...
Categories: emotions, feelings, memorial day,
Form: Senryu

Specific Types of Senryu Poems

Read wonderful senryu poetry on the following sub-topics: flowers, food, friendship, funny, human nature, kids, life, love, music, nature, spring, winter and more.

Definition | What is Senryu in Poetry?

Poems Related to Senryu

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