HAIKU Poetry
Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. The poems are short, consisting of 3 lines, and use sensory language to capture an image or feeling. The words chosen help to paint a picture for the reader. Japanese haiku is traditionally written as one straight line. English haiku are mostly written as three lines. Haiku follow a rhythmic sound pattern.
The first line has 5 syllables.
The second line has 7 syllables.
The third line has 5 syllables.
Spring
Pink, budding branches
Chirping sounds from high above
Spring is on its way
-Miss Michele
Come to the Children's room to check out these haiku poetry books and others!
Won Ton
A Cat Tale Told in Haiku
by Lee Wardlaw
A cat arrives at a shelter, arranges to go home with a good family, and settles in with them, all the while letting them know who is boss and, finally, sharing his real name.
Guyku
A Year of Haiku for Boys
by Bob Raczka
A humorous haiku collection perfect for guys (big and small) that celebrates outdoor fun throughout the seasons.
If Not For The Cat
by Jack Prelutsky
Seventeen haiku poems describe a variety of animals. On beautiful colorful pages you will meet a mouse, a skunk, ants, a hummingbird, eagles and many others.
The Hound Dog's Haiku
and Other Poems for Dog Lovers
by Michael J. Rosen
Simple, charming haiku portray twenty beloved dog breeds from the Dalmation to the Golden Retriever to the Shih Tzu. Complete with interesting facts about each breed.
