The Sedoka
A style of Japanese poetry originating around the Nara Period (CE 710 - 794)
Why restrict ourselves
To the constraints of haikus?
Why not use rare sedokas?
We forgot and so
We restrict ourselves, until
Someone recites them again.
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A sedoka is a style of Japanese poetry consisting of two stanzas with three lines each and a syllable count of 5-7-7 or 5-7-5. It is called a sedoka (a poem where the head is repeated) because the first line is repeated. The nature of this style of poetry is believed to be a recitation of a question and answer between two lovers. More information about sedokas can be found here.
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Comments (9)
This is clever and beautifully done. You are inspiring me with these sedokas. :)
I really enjoyed this! and now want to try it out too!
I've not heard of this form before! I love the call and response and how you answered your own question. I'll have to look into more forms of Japanese poetry now. Thank you for sharing!
I have written a Tanka which I've not published yet. But now I'm really intrigued to try out a sedoka! Loved yours very much!
Loving your passion for this form. ❤️
I love this! And the history is so interesting!!!
I've loved all of these and will start using them soon
nice, you’re tempting me, keep ‘em coming 😀
Love this! 💙