What is a Haiku Poem?A Haiku is a Japanese poem which can also be known as a Hokku. A Haiku is a type of poetry that can be written on many themes, from love to nature.

What is the Structure of a Haiku Poem?A Haiku consists of 3 lines and 17 syllables.

Each line has a set number of syllables see below: Line 1 – 5 syllables Line 2 – 7 syllables Line 3 – 5 syllables

Examples of Haiku Poems

As the wind does blow (5 syllables)Across the trees, I see the (7 syllables)Buds blooming in May (5 syllables)

Falling to the ground,I watch a leaf settle downIn a bed of brown.

Vast as a mountain,my love for you shines through forall the world to see.

More examples of Haiku Poems

The softest whisperbeckons me closer to you.I love you, dearest

Learn, listen, love each,to know, to love each other,everlasting love.

I walk across sandAnd find myself blisteringIn the hot, hot heat

Now it’s your turn! Think of something in nature you can write

about. An animal, insect, element in nature, or place. Create a Haiku

poem based on your chosen subject. Remember the syllable rule! This will

be due tomorrow for a grade!

Happy Writing!