How long is a haiku? How long is Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes? Is #2 shorter than #1?
Haiku
A haiku is a short Japanese poem that follows a 5, 7, 5 syllable structure. Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes, also known simply as Fleas is said to be the shortest poem written. Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes is made of one brief phrase: Adam. Had 'em.
very short form of Japanese poetry
Is Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes briefer than any haiku?