Zappai (雑俳) is a form of Japanese poetry rooted in haikai. It is related to, but separate from, haiku and senryū. Lee Gurga defines zappai as a form of poetry that "includes all types of seventeen syllable poems that do not have the proper formal or technical characteristics of haiku."

Aug 31, 2018 · In this post, poets will learn how to write a zappai poetic form, including what differentiates it from haiku and senryu. Plus, read a sample zappai poem.

Dec 14, 2023 · Zappai are a poem form that is similar to haikus but thematically distinct. Both use a 5-7-5 syllable structure, but zappai are distinctly humorous whereas haikus (traditionally) reference the seasons.

Types of Zappai – Some zappai forms such as maekuzuke and kasazuke follow the principles of linked verse, in which the poet adds a capping verse (tsukeku) to a previously given verse (maeku). Zappai also includes independent unlinked forms which developed from the hokku, such as kiriku and oriku.

Zappai in Japan as practiced both today and historically, for the most part use haikai “linking” and “verse capping” stylism, and are not directly related to haiku, Masaoka Shiki’s late 19th century innovation, which developed from the hokku, the first stanza of a renga or haikai-renga.

Aug 13, 2014 · Zappai is a form of Japanese poetry rooted in haikai. It is related to, but separate from, haiku and senryū.

Zappai (雑俳) is a form of Japanese poetry rooted in haikai. It is related to, but separate from, haiku and senryū. Lee Gurga defines zappai as a form of poetry that "includes all types of seventeen syllable poems that do not have the proper formal or technical characteristics of haiku."

What is Zappai? With the popularity of the internet as a place to publish, read and discuss poetry and given the attraction of short, concise, but meaningful poetry, there has been a tsunami of short, haiku-like poems appearing nearly everywhere you look.

Apr 27, 2024 · Zappai means miscellaneous haikai verse in Japanese. Some of these poems are written as a joke—think spam haiku, gothic haiku, sci-fi-ku, etc. Zappai is closely related to senryu, featuring a touch of humor.

Zappai (雑俳?) is a form of Japanese poetry, distinct from senryū and haiku, though sharing a common origin in haikai.[1] The Haiku Society of America has defined the form as "an old Japanese category, zappai, miscellaneous amusements in doggerel verse (usually written in 5-7-5) with little or no...