Intruder Alert

Hiding under bed

Panting, scratching at my door

AAH! Oh, it's the dog

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Snafu Senryu Contest

Perhaps instead ….

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Scratching at my door

Hidden under bed, crying

AAH! Oh, it’s the dog

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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.

Entries will be judged based on adherence to the 5-7-5 structure, creativity, human element, and how well they capture the theme of "awkward moments."

A single senryu or collection of senryu per submission will be accepted.

In order for your submission to qualify, it must:

Follow traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure.*