poetry

26th June 2024. 1 min read

When you are anxious

Think only of solutions

You will find it works

One gets distracted

When you only see defeat

Which destroys all hope

Picture your success

Think of positive outcome

Gravitate to it

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What is a Senryu poem?

1 Senryū is a Japanese form of short poetry similar to haiku in construction: three lines with 17 syllables~ 5 , 7, 5

2 Senryū tend to be about human foibles while haiku tend to be about nature, and senryū are often cynical or darkly humorous while haiku are more serious

3 Usually speaks of human nature (behavior, emotions, characteristics

4 Untitled and Unrhymed

24/6/24. 1 mint read

Author at Komodo Island on a LOB

The glorious sun is setting on Komodo island again

All good things need not come to an end

The lessons learned from each other

Inspire us to excel in what one lacks

As each is endowed with different skills and talents

We will come back with more faith, fervour and fortitude

To create a better tomorrow

Friendships are forged by struggling through difficulties

Sharing useful knowledge

And smiling through tears

A companionship that is mutually respectful, meaningful and understanding

An association that can lasts a lifetime

A memory that one treasures forever

That is the friendship one seeks and has found in this trip

16/6/24 1 min read

Photo by Amber Wolfe on Unsplash

Being intimate

Does not draw people closer

Keep a good distance

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Look at the features of a Senryu poem by reading the older ones posted

17th May 2024. 1 min read

A wise man who’s stressed

Lives in air tight compartment

He does not complain

The wise man stays calm

His quiet heart brings answers

They solve his problems

The world wonders why

The wise man seems problem free

Steady, strong, and serene

Let’s strive to be so

Inner strength brings victory

Inspiring others

13th May 2024. 1 min read (Poetry)

Master your time well

Sleep, workout, read, love nature

Calming Power flows

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Features of a Haiku poem;

1 There are no more than 17 syllables.

2 Haiku is composed of only 3 lines.

3 Typically, first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third has 5 syllables.

4 It is a short, unrhymed poem

5 A Moment in time, an enlightenment 

8th May 2024 1 min read poetry

If you understand 

Man’s frailties and foibles

You have conquered self 

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Features of a Senryu poem

same as a Haiku poem with its special features of 3 lines and unrhymed, 5-7-5 syllables, focusing on people and their characteristics rather than nature in the case of Haiku.