Hampton Roads Writers

WORD PAINTING



Freewrite a scene, story, or poem inspired by this image. Use strong sensory details to evoke the imagery necessary to push this creation forward to completion.

AS A CHALLENGE:

Write this as a Senryu--A short Japanese style poem that is similar to haiku in structure but differs in that the subject matter deals with human beings rather than nature and often in a humorous or satirical way. Structure:

3 Lines

Lines 1,2,3 have 5,7,5 syllables respectively

Unrhymed

Characteristics:

Like the haiku except it usually deals with human foible.

Origins:

The term means similar to haiku but not meeting the requirements.

FOR Example:


Walking through the town,
Such a solemn sight of life,
People passing by.

by Jimmy Ruska



HAVE FUN!