Rei
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That is life | That is life | ||
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Revision as of 08:15, 25 January 2008
Rëi or Rei is a form of Aryezi poetry. Rei is derived from the Modern Aryezi word for "three" because Rei poems have only three lines. Rei is inspired by Haiku, but there are some differences. Aryezi poets were often inspired by the brevity and depth of Haiku and were amazed by the way it could so artistically express the world so simply. However, they felt that the 5-7-5 syllable pattern of the Haiku was hard to achieve with the Aryezi language. Furthermore, they believed that such a pattern was too rigid. As a result, intent on adapting Haiku to Aryezi conditions while preserving its noble qualities, they invented Rei. Rei, like Haiku must have three and only three lines. This preserves its aesthetic quality. However, unlike Rei, there are no rigid syllable requires, making Rei more flexible. However there is a syllable range. No line may have less than 2 syllables and no line may have more than 7. Rei, although originating in Aryez, can be used to write poetry in any language.
Example:
A fleeting moment
Like a morning star
That is life
