is a haiku a free verse poem
Welcome to Young Writers' free Poetry Glossary. A Haiku is a Japanese poem which can also be known as a Hokku. A Haiku poem is similar to a Tanka but has fewer lines. A Haiku is a type of poetry that can be written on many themes, from love to nature. A Haiku consists of 3 lines and 17 syllables. Each line has a set number of syllables see below: