Friday, April 13, 2012

Senryu

an ant in my bed-
for the two of us
not enough room

the evening woods
filling my mind with quiet
and my hair with gnats

World Haiku Review Senryu contest
honorable mention
work of merit
December 2003

4 comments:

Emma Dalloway said...

haiku really is about the little things in life, isnt it?

Adelaide said...

You're right, Emma, and some of those little things can be amusing.

Adelaide

Gillena Cox said...

lovely both and they can also fit the labels haikai; enjoyed the wit


much love...

Adelaide said...

Thanks, Gillena. Yes, these can do double duty as either senryu or haiku.

Adelaide

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