Well, I’m going to admit… I got desperate, late in the day, and went searching for something. I found the Dodoitsu.
From the WikiPedia regarding Dodoitsu – “Often concerning love or work, and usually comical, Dodoitsu poems consist of four lines with the moraic structure 7-7-7-5 and no rhyme for a total of 26 morae, making it one of the longer Japanese forms. The form, tone and structure of Dodoitsu derive from Japanese folk song traditions.” I see nothing about whether they should have titles so they are simply called “Work” and “Love”.
It’s probably up to you, reader, if these are comical. I also wonder if you will consider irony as a form of humor. I chuckled when I wrote them sooo… you can decide for yourself. Here you go:
Work - He’s showing up everyday Playing the game oh so well and making no difference In his happiness. Love - She wonders all too often How she missed the telltale signs That she was falling for him And then she awakes.
Cheers.
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