Shichigon-zekku (七言絶句) is the Japanese term for a poetry verse form (often of Chinese origin) consisting of four phrases each seven Chinese characters (kanji - 漢字) in length. Shichigon-zekku are the most common form of classical Chinese poems (kanshi - 漢詩), and the standard form of shigin (Japanese chanted poetry). Composition In composing Shichigon-zekku, the character of the phrases (zekku) is important. The is as follows: First phrase (k… (More on Shichigon-zekku)