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Senyru(Japanese Poetry Workshop)

Move your feet in dance.
Trip the light fantastical.
Laugh not when it falls.

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Structured: Eastern
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
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What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?
Last few words: 
What do I know? Running late with everything.
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"Haiku" is written to show the seasons the next part is the "Senyru" this is as you have written this one about ??? think its about movement which would make a great Senyru, Yours Ian.T

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So find more reasons to believe in others..

it is Senyru you are doing great at this

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You have mislabeled this one. Haiku almost invariable deals with nature(and usually seasonal changes). It is Senryu which deals with human relations. But the syllable count is correct for Haiku.............stan

I wrote this thinking haiku. Obviously I'm neglecting my syllabus instruction. I will investigate and rewrite if possible. wesley

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and just write annother for haiku this senyru is such a really good one

*Collaborative Poetry Workshop* American Version of Japanese Poetry ~ Renga ~ Haiku, Senyru, Tanka.

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That is my plan. I thought I had changed my title, but obviously I goofed up, so I will try it again.
Senyru take two.
wesley

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but doesn't it remind you a bit of those horrible chain emails like "dance like there's no-one watching?
I would like to see a unique human moment crystallised in few words. That is the lesson to be learned in expressing senryu.

cheers,
Jess
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