Exploring the Essence of Purpose Through Poetry
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Chapter 1: The Beauty of Simplicity
The Senryu and Haiku Project — 365 emerged from a desire to embrace simplicity. These poetic forms, with their understated elegance, allow readers to infuse their individual experiences, memories, and emotions into the sparse words, resulting in interpretations that are as varied as the readers themselves.
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Section 1.1: The Power of Interpretation
My fascination with Senryu and Haiku stems from their capacity to evoke imagination and personal reflection. These brief poetic structures convey profound ideas and emotions, challenging our mental faculties and inviting deep contemplation. With just seventeen syllables, one can encapsulate centuries of human struggle or the raw beauty of the changing seasons. Within this concise framework, subtle phrases hint at larger, more significant meanings and themes.
The collection of Senryu and Haiku produced during Project — 365 is genuinely inspired and aims to help eliminate distractions, allowing for clearer perceptions.
Section 1.2: Reflecting on "Purpose"
I hope you find joy in exploring the Senryu / Haiku — “Purpose.” Here’s a piece that captures this theme:
It was a chore to
scrub plates and do the dishes;
Weep as robots reign…
(Project — 365, September 4, 2024)
Chapter 2: Understanding Senryu and Haiku
Senryu is defined simply as:
- Three lines:
- First line: 5 syllables
- Second line: 7 syllables
- Third line: 5 syllables
Notably, Senryu traditionally does not include a “Cutting” word or a “Season” word. Its subject matter often reflects human experiences, societal observations, or witty commentary, often with a humorous or cynical twist.
Haiku, on the other hand, is characterized as:
- Three lines:
- First line: 5 syllables
- Second line: 7 syllables
- Third line: 5 syllables
Haiku typically includes a “Cutting” word and a “Season” word.
- Cutting word: A unique term that enhances emotion or thought, bridging and separating ideas for greater depth.
- Season word: A descriptor that highlights the season referenced in the surrounding stanzas.
The subject matter of Haiku generally revolves around nature and often conveys somber or serious tones.
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Thank you for taking a moment to engage with “Purpose.” I invite you to share any reflections or emotions that may have arisen during your experience with this theme.
“It’s interesting when you really think about it…” — Lance