The Kouta (little or short song) was a popular Japanese verse form of the 16th century.

The elements of Kouta are:

1. a poem in 4 lines.
2. syllabic, written in lines of alternating 7-5-7-5 syllables or 7-7-7-5 syllables.
3. rhyme optional

Here's your challenge for the week, folks: try one of your own... I'm looking forward to reading it!! ;) Oh, and if we're not fans yet, let me know so I'll be sure to see it... ;)

Thank you for reading me! ;)

Image of 'guy and girl are sitting on branch in forest' by Valery Ribakou at www.dreamstime.com.

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