What is Haiku Poetry?
According to alot of sources, Haiku adheres to 5 syllables in line 1, seven syllables in line 2, and 5 syllables in line 3. 'Haiku follows a strict style/format, 5-7-5 syllable count, third person, seasonal reference. If your poem is more free style, it would be more correct to refer to it as senryu.
Here are the guidelines you should follow when making haiku poems.
1. Always keep it short and neat. The ideal structure is composed of three lines.
2. Always relate your poems to what you've been experiencing at the moment.
3. Try to use the four seasons of the year which are autumn (symbolizes loneliness, sadness etc.) spring (hope, happiness etc.), summer(hot, warm) and winter(cold, a strong weather etc.)
4. Always link Lines one and two to the last line. Try to vivid images that show your feelings.
5. Title and rhyming is not an option. Remember to make haiku as freely as you can.
6. Last but not the least, Enjoy and always be inspired!
Examples of haiku poems:
'To write from the heart
is to wear it on your sleeves
and risk, ridicule.
perfect time to write write write
sweet story time to type.
'Pencils scratch paper
observing shadows and light
fingers find knowledge'
'standstill
I write haiku
while the bills wait for me'what is haiku?
Also see: What is haiku?
Here are the guidelines you should follow when making haiku poems.
1. Always keep it short and neat. The ideal structure is composed of three lines.
2. Always relate your poems to what you've been experiencing at the moment.
3. Try to use the four seasons of the year which are autumn (symbolizes loneliness, sadness etc.) spring (hope, happiness etc.), summer(hot, warm) and winter(cold, a strong weather etc.)
4. Always link Lines one and two to the last line. Try to vivid images that show your feelings.
5. Title and rhyming is not an option. Remember to make haiku as freely as you can.
6. Last but not the least, Enjoy and always be inspired!
Examples of haiku poems:
'To write from the heart
is to wear it on your sleeves
and risk, ridicule.
perfect time to write write write
sweet story time to type.
'Pencils scratch paper
observing shadows and light
fingers find knowledge'
'standstill
I write haiku
while the bills wait for me'what is haiku?
Also see: What is haiku?