INCIDENT ON THE NILE
Snafu Senryu
I slipped and stumbled.
Fell on my bun, not in Nile.
Brown streak back of jeans.
Author's notes: Written for the Snafu Senyru Challenge.
The Prompt
Capture the essence of an awkward moment in a senryu poem.
We recognize that some interpretations of our past haiku challenges were actually senryu, not haiku. The Snafu Senryu challenge is about honoring the senryu poetry form in all its painfully human glory. A senryu is a traditional Japanese form of poetry that, like a haiku, consists of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. However, while haiku often focus on nature or seasonal changes, senryu revolve around human nature and emotions, often with a humorous or ironic twist.
The theme of this challenge is "awkward moments." Delve deep into those uncomfortable, sticky situations we've all found ourselves in to capture the essence of that experience. A senryu is meant to highlight human quirks and emotions, so ensure your senryu has a personal or emotional touch. Humor, irony, or wit is welcome, though not mandatory.
Oops! Yes, this did happen. Embarrassing!
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About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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Comments (39)
That was very awkward. Egypt certainly left a mark on you !
Ah, shi...oot!
Nice work ❤️ I’m new here hope my stories are good 😊 just like the ways you guys get to top stories
Oh no 🙈
Congrats and I love it! ❤️❤️❤️
I guess you could be in de-Nile over this...😐 Okay, terrible joke, but a great TS!
Congrats on top story!
Oh God, that's like extremely embarrassing! Lol. Congratulations on your Top Story!
That’s unfortunate, but to be able to travel is such a blessing. Good luck in the challenge and congrats on Top Story. 🥂💕
Congratulations on top story 🎉🎉🎉 Well deserved 😊💕
Congratulations Babs!
Ha. This is funny! Great work and congrats on top story! 💕
Congratulations Babs ! Good one !! 🥰
Congratulations to You ☺️On Top story 🥳💜❤️🎉!
Ugh!!! And no change of clothes in sight. Well done, Babs, Great entry!
Congratulations, worth being there even if you stumbled
Awesome ✨ Congratulations on your Top Story😉💯♥️😁🎉
Great story
Oops! Great entry, Babs!
Well, who knows what that brown stain is on the Nile.
Very funny! Love this clever Poem Congrats on top story
Congrats on the TS.
Dear 'b' ~ Don't know a thing about Haiku's but always look forward to what you might come up with next ~ - Arigato - j-bud
This is golden! Laughing out loud! 👏🏼🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations on your Top Story, well deserved Babs