Katuata Poem Notes

Jezzie G

The Katuata is a Japanese form that is an incomplete or half poem. A 3-liner of either 5-7-5 or more commonly 5-7-7 syllables per line. The poem is specifically addressed to a lover.

Example

The Coryphée by JezzieG

The stage a canvas
To the brushing of her feet
As she paints the art of dance

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