This might be a needless post, but since I have been discussing invented poetry forms on this site, I feel I should probably try tackling a few traditional forms as well. I have no doubt you are already familiar with the haiku, since it is certainly one of, if not the most popular poetry forms being practiced today, and definitely known by almost every school child in the world. However if you do need an introduction, haiku is, of course, a short traditional poetry form originating in Japan consisting of usually (but not always) 17 syllables in 3 lines or phrases (5 syllables in the first, 7 in the second, and 5 once again in the last). The subject matter is often about nature, and most haikus contain a seasonal reference.
Actually this all has been both just a ruse and an excuse for me to share my one of my own haikus inspired by the wintery weather we have been experiencing in my area yesterday and today. I hope you enjoy it!
Winter Haiku
Hear Winter’s anthem –
whine and whir of wheels on ice
going nowhere fast!
Beautiful winter Haiku. Love this kind of poetry for its concision. With very few words you can express a lifetime.
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Thank you, Marta! Although I haven’t written that many, I feel that haiku is one of the most exquisite poetry forms that exists.
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Yes, I agree. I love succintness.
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