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2401: Senryu-Haiku

I.
Senryu
he learns every word
but not the sky’s wild grammar
we clip him with names

Haiku
caged in falling light
his shadow flutters, silent
wings remembering

II.
Senryu
he mimics our words
but says nothing of the cage
we built around him

Haiku
rain veils the silence
on a branch, grey feathers dream
forest holds its breath

Written for SenHai Saturday . Imagery and poems/prose ©Misky 2006-2026.

Misky

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17 responses to “2401: Senryu-Haiku”

  1. Violet Lentz avatar
    Violet Lentz

    Girl, you have one poetically prolific brain! Gorgeous!

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      I think you hold the title for prolific – incredible stories. But, thank you.

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    2. Susi Bocks avatar
      Susi Bocks

      Misky’s right, but so are you, Violet! I enjoy the work both of your produce!

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      1. Susi Bocks avatar
        Susi Bocks

        I meant to say – I enjoy the work both of you produce! 🙂

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  2. Susi Bocks avatar
    Susi Bocks

    Misky, you’ve done a superb job with these pieces. I could feel the sentiments as I looked at the image, and even if I didn’t have them, they were felt with the music paired with your words – sublime!

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  3. NEERAJ SINGH avatar
    NEERAJ SINGH

    very beautifull 👍

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      thank you very much!

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  4. Indira avatar
    Indira

    Simply beautiful. All are so good.

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      I’m glad you enjoyed reading them. Thank you.

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  5. Spira avatar
    Spira

    What Jodi said!

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  6. poetisatinta avatar
    poetisatinta

    Beautifully captured with your words Misky 💙

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      Thanks! ❤️

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  7. crazy4yarn2 avatar
    crazy4yarn2

    I love your first senryu!

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      Thank you!

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  9. purplepeninportland avatar
    purplepeninportland

    I love the first haiku! All are beautiful.

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    1. Misky avatar
      Misky

      I am pleased that you liked them. 🥰

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