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What is Haiku?

What is Haiku?. Haiku. A form of Japanese Poetry Written in 3 lines Does not usually rhyme. Traditionally consists of 17 syllables First line has 5 syllables Second line has 7 syllables Third line has 5 syllables. Haiku and Nature.

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What is Haiku?

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  1. What is Haiku?

  2. Haiku • A form of Japanese Poetry • Written in 3 lines • Does not usually rhyme. • Traditionally consists of 17 syllables • First line has 5 syllables • Second line has 7 syllables • Third line has 5 syllables

  3. Haiku and Nature • These poems are most associated with nature and natural occurrences • While short in content, they can be powerful in effect.

  4. Haiku Examples The sun is setting vibrant colors all around gone until morning.

  5. A large waterfall cascades over a tall cliff screaming all the way.

  6. Peaceful waves and sand, Place of calm serenity My sanctuary

  7. Same Inspiration, Different Circumstances Cold, torrential waves Place of tormenting struggle My consuming fear.

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