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1st line: Time of the day (five syllables) 2nd line: Focus on something (seven syllables) 3rd line: Compare it to something else (five syllables) |
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Haiku Poems
| Haiku are a traditional Japanese form of Poetry. A haiku has 17 syllables, usually (but not always) with five in the first line, seven in the second and five in the third. Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) is one of the most famous poets who helped to develop the form. |
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1st line: Time of the day (five syllables) 2nd line: Focus on something (seven syllables) 3rd line: Compare it to something else (five syllables) |
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Misty, morning light Warm brown cows stand motionless Like still, brownish rocks (from "Patterns in Poetry" by Jo Hinchcliffe)
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I'm sure you could integrate this poem
into your topic for the term. It could also be integrated into a Christmas
theme.
