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
I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.
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Comments (4)
Older than dirt 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This is another form of poetry that I've not heard before! You executed it perfectly!
Wonderful, Denise. I learned something new
I like this poetry style. Will return to this one later to review the specifics and try writing one. It is such a sweet poem with your little grandson earlier days.
Nicely done. I had not heard of that format.