In China and Japan, probably in other asian countries, (Sorry I am not familier to it so much )
There is a saying to express things in just 4 words. It is much shorter than Haiku nor poem.
I create this words to my father. I tried to express exactly what he was as a man I respect.
To me it is much easier to describe what he was in sentences but I wanted to try this way.
So many memories about him and so many words he said, so many smiles he showed us....but all in 4 words.
I love him and miss him so much. Rest in peace, I love you so much.
