Theme: unrequited love! Form/style: Senryu or Haiku

Senryu: Three-line unrhymed Japanese poetic form structurally similar to haiku but treating human nature, usually in a satiric or ironic vein.

Senryu structure: *Three lines with optional 5/7/5/ syllable count. (Or 3/5/3)

*Like haiku, senryu is written in incomplete sentences. *Usually speaks of human nature (behavior, emotions, characteristics). *Often has a humorous tone. *Senryu are untitled and do not rhyme.

Sat sadly

Dewey eyes pleading

All alone

Found it cowering

Showed only patience and love

Bit me anyway