Peru: The Wayra – A popular form originating in Peru/Bolivia from the indigenous Quechua people. The word wayra means wind in the Quechua language. This short syllabic verse has 5 lines with a syllable count of 5/7/7/6/8. It is unrhymed and incorporates onomatopoeia within the verse. How about a theme of urban life?

City Life

Noise murmurs through walls
Soft bump sounds behind the glass
Burning oil trails through closed doors
Life is always awake
Sand scratches under dragging feet

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