senryu
/ˈsɛnriˌu/
noun
- A short Japanese-style poem, similar to haiku but focusing on human nature, emotions, or everyday life, often with a humorous or ironic tone.
- She wrote a senryu about the awkwardness of a first date.
- The poetry club published a collection of senryu on modern city life.
- Unlike haiku, a senryu doesn't need a seasonal reference.