Sedoka Poems| By Pranavi ,14, Bangalore
Ever come across a sedoka? 14-year-old Pranavi from Bangalore writes two poems in the sedoka form, a Japanese form similar to, but slightly different from the haiku.
The sedoka is a Japanese poem form inspired by the traditions of the katuata and mondo. Structurally each verse is similar to a haiku, at least to Western eyes, consisting of 5-7-7 or 5-7-5 syllable structures. It differs from a similar mondo in that it is not a collaborative work, but instead a poem by a single poet.
Holidays
The breeze took over
as my hair swayed in the open-
the feel of nature took over;
My body felt fresh-
just like a sweet flowing stream,
as I watched the setting sun.
War
As blood flows down her
my veins throb with pain. I wish
I could have saved her- my love.
My country fell flat
at the feet of murderers,
Tears for her took my last breath.
6 Responses
Lovely writing Pranavi
Creative writter. Proud of you dear Pranavi. Krep up the good work.
Congratulations and Well done Pranavi. Very creative!
Excellent Pranavi…
Wonderful expression of feelings.
Congratulations and well done Pranavi. Very creative!