4.10 More Patterns for Poems
Poems Are Universal
Poems are “universal”; they are found around the world and in many different cultures. Today, you will be exploring and creating a poetry form that originates in Japan. Haiku (pronounced Hi-Koo) poems have lines that are based on syllables.
Traditional Japanese Haiku are usually about nature or a season. They may show the loneliness found in nature, the peacefulness, or the beauty. They may show the moods of a season.
Haiku poetry follows this structure:
LINE ONE: 5 syllables
LINE TWO: 7 syllables
LINE THREE: 5 syllables