Are You Cool Enough To Write A Haiku?

While Haiku poetry Haiku originated in Japan during the 16th century, it is as popular today as ever with people around the world composing these short impressionistic poems by the dozens.

El Cerrito, California - 1-24-2006 - You Too Can Learn How To Write A Haiku!

A new poetry website offers information on how to write different forms of poetry.

"One of the most popular forms of poetry that people like to write is Haiku" says Art Hill, the owner of the website.

"I think maybe it is partially because Haiku aren't all the difficult to write once you understand the format. They aren't as pretentious as some other types of poetry which practically require a literature degree to write. Haiku poetry is for everybody!"

There are the elements of a traditional haiku:

1. Structure: Three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables.

2. Absence of metaphor and does not use poetic devices such as metaphor.

3. All haiku is theme-specific, always referring to some aspect of nature such as a season, an animal, or the weather.

The goal of a Haiku is most commonly seen as an attempt to capture the beauty of a moment with vivid imagery.

3 Reasons why haiku poems are cool:

1. They are easy to write
2. They are easy to read
3. They can quickly express vivid and beautiful imagery and emotions.

It is no wonder that Haiku is a tool of philosophers and poets to express themselves!

If you are interested in expressing your philosophy or poetry through haiku, you can learn more about the interesting history of haiku at http://www.poetstrain.com/how-to-write-a-haiku-poem.html

You can also submit your haiku on this website for other people to see.

The site also offers other learning resources about several different forms of poetry.

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Art Hill writes a daily poetry blog and compiles poetry and educational resources about poetry online for interested web surfers.


Contact Art Hill for more insights into this topic.
Direct line: (510) 409-3479
Email: poetstrain@msn.com
Other helpful information regarding haiku poetry can be found at:
http://www.poetstrain.com/

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