Haiku Poetry Workshop

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Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry which abides strictly to the following three rules:

1. it has only three lines,

2. each line conforms to the pattern of 5 morae (syllables) for the first line, 7 for the second and then 5 again for the third,

3. the theme must represent or include nature.

Modern Haiku is less likely to follow strictly the above traditional rules and thus we see today numerous variations of the Haiku style.

In order to provide you with an example I have created my first Haiku poem;

Seasons Change

Leaves turn brown,

lest no weeping as they fall,

seasons change for all.

See more example of Haiku poems by professional Haiku poet Basho, Matsuo and don’t forget to let us know whether you try this style yourself.

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Very nice, SP! I often refer to my aphorisms as a kind of Western haiku.
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Poet says:

September 5, 2011 at 10:21 pm

That’s very true, your aphorism always sounded poetic and now I’ve made the connection to style they most closely align to Thanks again for the continued support NP

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Short and sweet(: I like it very much. Great job, Poet.
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Poet says:

September 6, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Thanks Rachel, I’m glad that you liked it, its a strange form, looks simple but does take some thinking.

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- Rachel Allison says:
  
  September 7, 2011 at 12:31 am
  
  You’re welcome(: true, it is a strange form and I congratulate you for being able to put so much in so little.
  
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I was not certain until now whether I liked Haiku. I love what you wrote. It is beautiful and poignant. Thank you.

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Poet says:

September 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm

I’m glad to have converted you to an appreciator of Haiku poetry

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A haiku, now there’s something I have never tried. I like yours very much. Hmmm, will have to give this one some thought!
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Poet says:

September 6, 2011 at 8:39 pm

Let me know if you do have a gander at Haiku poetry Melody, if you like I can publish it on the my blog

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I loved what I learned here. Haiku has been something that I have enjoyed but never tried to write. Learning the rules is wonderful. Thanks for the sharing and the inspiration – your Haiku poem is lovely!

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Poet says:

September 6, 2011 at 11:56 pm

Thanks Carolyn, I’m glad that I could help and also inspire you to try a haiku poem yourself. Don’t forget to ket me know when you have written one and don’t be afraid to ask if you have any questions.

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I learned this haiku when I was in highschool If your first time you really find hard doing haiku poets.
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Poet says:

September 8, 2011 at 8:48 pm

I only discovered this style recently, so it seems I’m quite late but there’s plenty of time to catch up

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