Haiku

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HaikuWhat is a haiku?A Haiku is made up of three lines that do not need to rhymeThe lines should consist of 5, 7, 5 syllablesThe Haiku poem originates from JapanCharacteristicsHaiku are short poems that use sensory language to capture a feeling or image.  They are often inspired by an element of nature, a moment of beauty or a poignant experience. They often convey the emotion of nature or a season (fall, winter, spring, summer)Other examplesHaiku poems often use metaphor and simile to create vivid imagery

Cherry blossoms bloom,softly falling from the tree,explode into night. 

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Refreshing and cool,love is a sweet summer rainthat washes the world. 

Basho was a famous Japanese poetHe was well-known for his haiku poems, which spoke about nature

(Matsuo Basho)Other examplesOut of the rubbleAfter the cameras leftHaiti emerges. 

Every day I wakeTo the reminder of whyI live here: the sun

Poetry WorkshopToday you will write three Haiku poems.  You will present one poem by the end of the class.  You will be marked on this poem. Focus on WORD CHOICE: You are expected to write the Haiku using STRONG words to create beautiful imagery. Remember...Haiku poems are usually about nature. Do NOT use words like good, bad, cool, etc.