I wasn't quite sure whether to post this or not... I used to write tons of these every day, at first in an attempt to capture the Platonic essence of emotions, things, and events. But then it seemed the muses took over. I used to drive around writing these constantly. Finally, I removed my note pad from the car.

to have it come so easily.

I wrote this years ago:

Senryu

Hold my love lightly
like a seashell to your ear
and hear its music

I've tried to distinguish the difference between Senryu and Haiku, but just when I think it's clear, it leaves me again.

Haiku

The breezes of spring
brush gently the upturned face
a wet kiss of rain.

I think I posted these elsewhere on DU awhile back, but I can't rememmber where. Please post others of your "work."

Lilly, these are beautiful!!!

My understanding is that haiku hints at a season of the year. A senryu is about human thoughts, emotions, behavior. Other species, too, I suppose!

Lucky? Maybe. But it almost felt like a compulsion. As if there were so many lined up waiting to be expressed...

I studied a good deal of art therapy & agree with many of the gurus that art forms are sort of autonomous entities desiring to express through us. Sort of the hollow bone theory...

I think you're right about the difference, and I tried to capture that. Must be old age, but I keep mixing up the two!

So what is waiting in line to be expressed? I can't wait to find out ...

Wish I did!

All process based...unconscious speaking through visuals.

Dunno what came over me. This popped into mg mind, demanding to be written down.

You keep answering.......and she'll keep giving you inspirations!

Yes, but sometimes the muses are too demanding. Pls see above comments. 😊

Thanks...