This a Japanese style of poetry that means long poem. It is made up by a series of Katuatas joined together. It is constructed by having a first line of five syllables, a second of seven, and a third of seven, then repeating the cycle at least once. The form would be as followed:
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“Stars”
Stars are the greatest
Wonders our eyes can behold
Dance above in darken sky
Left only glimpses
Of secrets that lie beyond
Our wildest imaginings
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