Haiku

Haiku is, essentially, a form of poetry that originates from before the Tokugawa Shogunate era of Japan, which focuses on the usage of syllables. Rhyme is not required to write haiku, though writers may choose to include it.
The total number of lines in haiku is three (3), and the total number of syllables in haiku is seventeen (17). The pattern of syllabry always follows the pattern shown below:
: First (1st) Line: Five (5) Syllables
: Second (2nd) Line: Seven (7) Syllables
: Third (3rd) Line: Five (5) Syllables
==Example of Haiku==
Below is an example of haiku.
: Snowfall in winter
: Falls gently through the cold skies,
: Landing on people.
Note: Haiku usually focuses on nature, but haiku can be literally about anything the writer chooses.
==Origins==
As mentioned above, haiku originated before the Tokugawa Shogunate era of Japan (1603 - 1867).[1] The era before the shogunate was a great time for samurai and feudalism. Samurai often wrote haiku to maintain focus and inner peace. This is because Zen Buddhism, which mainly focuses on strict discipline and peace, was quintessential during those times. Thus, haiku was essential to maintaining peace within the mind.
==Notes==
1 - Years found on Wikipedia.
Category:Poetry