Hippos and Haikus
A rhinoceros
fits neatly in a haiku,
but a hippopot…
Digging Deeper
Too Clever By Two Syllables
Kate's poem is very clever and very funny, provided that you are familiar with the Haiku and are aware that it is one of the most constrained forms of poetry that exists. You can find out more about different styles of very short poem in the often overlooked section devoted to types of poetry.
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