Rue (senryu variation)

by Larry Chamberlin   Apr 16, 2016


I was happy
until I met you - happiness
is overrated.

[Note: while the Western convention dictates lines of 5-7-5 syllables in that order, the Japanese do not have such rigid constraints. This work demands a 4-8-5 structure.]

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  • 9 years ago

    by Em

    Larry, as with all your work and forms you do this well and beautifully.

    I like it and you do a grand job.

    Happiness is definitely overrated. Em

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