Senryu

Desire
Inescapable This weak human condition Craving attachment Inspired by Alyson Smith’s challenge to write one haiku a day for fifty days, inspired by songs that mean something to us.
By A. Bellabout 6 hours ago in Poets
Place Settings
After the goodbyes, still set the table for four. No one eats dessert. This is inspired by the Crowded House song Don't Dream It's Over.
By Tina D. Lopezabout 6 hours ago in Poets
Some Say The Devil Went Down To Georgia
If the Devil's in Georgia, who then lies buried Deep in Killarney? Thoroughly convinced these two songs have a prequel/sequel relationship:
By Matthew J. Frommabout 12 hours ago in Poets
German Vampires
My little guy is not going to daycare on Wednesdays, so I'm taking advantage of his nap to post this, but I can't really listen to any music... outside of my head.
By Sasha Desideriabout 16 hours ago in Poets
I See Red
Introduction Many years ago, I went to see The Men Who Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing, but the support was an artist who stunned me with her amazing songs and loops in her performance. That was Jordan Reyne.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about 21 hours ago in Poets
Abandonment Issues
hand's twisting the knob I'll practice being okay your body walks out This is inspired by Lisa Loeb's song Stay (I Missed You)
By Tina D. Lopezabout 22 hours ago in Poets
Fault Lines
Our shared brokenness Creates toxic dependence And cyclical guilt Inspired by Alyson Smith’s challenge to write one haiku a day for fifty days, inspired by songs that mean something to us.
By A. Bella day ago in Poets
Separation Anxiety
When the world seems mad Separation seems quite sane But choose carefully
By D. J. Reddalla day ago in Poets
Opposites Attract
Opposites spark flames Young love, so tender and sweet The flames sizzle out Author’s Note: Welcome to day thirty-seven on my path down the fifty-day song/lyric-inspired senryū challenge. Today’s poem is inspired by “Leather and Lace” by Stevie Nicks, which you can listen to below.
By Stephanie Hoogstada day ago in Poets
Don't You Hate Parties?
As I'm getting used to being home alone for three days a week, I'm also remembering the joy of cranking the music up while working.
By Sasha Desideria day ago in Poets
No Parlez
Introduction I love Anthony Moore's work, and Paul Young covered this song, which became the title track of his debut album.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 days ago in Poets
Outsmarting the Devil
He who thinks he can Outsmart the Devil is just The Devil himself Author’s Note: Here I am, back with my thirty-sixth day on the fifty-day song/lyric-based senryū (after missing another day). Today’s poem is inspired by “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by Charlie Daniels, which you can listen to below.
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 days ago in Poets