Oh Grandma
The Imayo form of poetry.
The Imayo is a 4-line Japanese poem that has 12 syllables in each line. If a 12-syllable line sounds unique for a Japanese poetic form, don't fret. There is a planned caesura (or pause) between the first 7 syllables and the final 5. The 5/7 syllable splits are the familiar patterns found in other Japanese forms like haiku, tanka, and senryu.
The imayo was originally written to be sung, but that's not a requirement. Also, poets have free range on subject matter. Bing
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Oh Grandma
Grandma, what is wrong with you? - I don't know nothing?
You are older than dirt, right? - 59 is not!
Grandma, you are the smartest! - old woman you know?
Never mind, I need reiki. - Reiki hey, okay.
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P.S. I would ask my grandson to sing this with me, but he is 17 now and it wouldn't be the same as that little voice he had back when. Of course, I suppose there may be another Grand that is closer to seven.
About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
Retired, working part-time as a Native American culture consultant. I have an MSE, and an ABD. I write on Vocal, and Facebook. Poetry, non-fiction mostly, and working on fiction. Wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
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