Haiku is a poetic form developed in 17th century Japan as an alternative to traditional, more elaborate types of poetry. It has just 17 syllables in three lines (5,7,5). It does not have to rhyme, and usually it does not have a title. Originally, haiku was confined to subject-matter reflecting the natural world, such as aspects of seasons, weather, animals and plants, etc. The most famous Haiku poem by the master Basho is about a frog jumping into a pond. Haiku poetry is now written in many languages, and covers broader topics. Usually, Haiku does not have a title, but I have given some to help you choose a topic. It may seem as if Haiku should be easy to write, as it is so brief. However, making each word count to capture a feeling and a moment takes a great deal of reflection!
