1. Haiku Very short Japanese poems

2. History of the Haiku Originated around the 16 th Century in Japan Originated around the 16 th Century in Japan Most popular form of Japanese poetry Most popular form of Japanese poetry Made popular by poets such as Made popular by poets such as Matsu Basho Matsu Basho Kobayashi Issa Kobayashi Issa Masaoka Shiki Masaoka Shiki

3. Haiku Details Each poem has three lines, each with a specific syllable: Each poem has three lines, each with a specific syllable: 1 st line: 5 syllables 1 st line: 5 syllables 2 nd line: 7 syllables 2 nd line: 7 syllables 3 rd line: 5 syllables 3 rd line: 5 syllables Contains a break in which divides the poem in two; this is usually done after the 1 st or 2 nd line and is indicated with a colon (:), a dash (-), or ellipsis (…) Contains a break in which divides the poem in two; this is usually done after the 1 st or 2 nd line and is indicated with a colon (:), a dash (-), or ellipsis (…)

4. Haiku Content Traditionally about nature and the seasons (season key word) Traditionally about nature and the seasons (season key word) Should be simple but deep Should be simple but deep Should be like a photo of nature that moves the author and reveals some insight Should be like a photo of nature that moves the author and reveals some insight Written in the present tense Written in the present tense

5. Avoid the Common Observation Common The leaves are changing Red and brown, yellow, and orange – Winter is coming. Uncommon With the scent of rain Oh, how the colors embrace – Petals kiss the sky.

6. Examples (5-7-5 Every single star Syllables)Is quivering now with light… Oh, how bitter cold. (Break) (Season words) (Season words)~Taigi

7. Examples After the shower… Spring-enchanted sparrow-folk Chatter in the leaves. ~Uko

8. Examples (these are translations) The winter dawn, though dim, Is welcomed by the warming bird – It means fresh life to him. It means fresh life to him.~Senseki

9. Examples (these are translations) With every gust of wind, The butterfly changes its place On the willow ~Basho Yeah, you try and find a picture of both a butterfly and a willow tree.

10. A Non-Nature Haiku Ghosts play on children’s Swings, moving them silently In the cold moonlight. ~Linda Welsh

11. You too can Haiku (aka your assignment) For tomorrow:5 Haiku One for each season One for each season One that has nothing to do with nature One that has nothing to do with nature Handwritten Handwritten