Senryu

String
They fling us into this world alone Tell us to look at the wonder to behold Told to seek our hearts desire The one that lights our fire
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Wither and Fade
Don’t give me things that wither and fade Give me the grass that has strong blades Give me a song that draws me hither Don’t dither and doubt
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Succinct
It started with a smile Sealed with a wink Oh, to be succinct How do you put all your love into one day When it’s as broad as a rainbow
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
The Moon Fell into the Sea.
The Moon Fell into the Sea. One quiet night, the sky grew dim, The stars stood still on the ocean’s rim. A mournful hush swept through the breeze,
By Marie381Uk about a year ago in Poets
Majority Rule
Old democracy The only way to redeem Thee is persuasion
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
Why humanness in its virtue fails
Grieving through the breathing crevices of my mourning soul, I propelled through piercing glances of the ones who chose to score their goal.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Poets
After the Conflict
The dust settles, a shaky ceasefire in the kitchen light, the air gritty with unspoken regrets, yesterday’s words like shrapnel
By souhilaabout a year ago in Poets
Fear
Fear can stop joy And comfortability can too Now what are you going to do?
By L.I.Eabout a year ago in Poets
Rules
Can a senryu rhyme? Maybe, but not every time; forced chime is a crime. I've decided, belatedly, to make up for my long near-absence on Vocal by writing 365 stories this year (0-100, that's me). I'll need to catch up, which probably means a lot of short poetry for a while. This one is a little silly.
By TheSpinstress about a year ago in Poets
Ant Farm
As ant is to man Scurrying below notice So man is to God
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets
Peasant Wealth
Peasant shack, thatch roof Yet full of wealth, vast riches Amassed in the coin of love
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Poets
A Joy High
Joy gets me higher than any drug Makes me shine brighter than the sun Sharing joy is very fun Joy feels like a warm hug It got me smiling
By L.I.Eabout a year ago in Poets