What are some examples of haikus?

Answer 1

In a Haiku the first line contains 5 syllables, second line 7, and third line 5. It traditionally does not rhyme.

Example:

Summer is coming winter is coming

kids get sick

and we drink hot cocoa by:lolipopmaster

Kids play all day in the sun

Then we go to sleep

In a haiku poem, there are 17 syllables in all!

Here is a famous one:

An old silent pond...

A frog jumps into the pond,

splash! Silence again.

by Basho (1644-1694)

Answer 2

An English written haiku poem is usually focused on nature (this includes seasons). The poem expresses a single feeling or impression. It contains three lines that do not rhyme. The syllables are traditionally broken up this way:

Line One: Five Syllables

Line Two: Seven Syllables

Line Three: Five Syllables

Some examples:

Melodic starlight

Serenade us with your song

In the twilight hours.

Shy little songbird

where is your bright color now?

On this dreary day?

here are some examples of free form haiku very much preferred in various journals and zines:

The perfume

from her armpits --

yoga

Though little

her snowman smiling

white backyard

Pausing between bites

on the guava tree

the parrots

Sunny morning:

a snake slides through the fence

looking for a prey

Sea waves

roll from faraway

white peaks

Answer 3

I love the winter

It is so much fun with friends.

I love the presents.

In a haiku (style of poem) the first line is five syllables, the second line is seven syllables, and the third line is five syllables.

Answer 4

1. Pale moonlight whispers, Shadows dance in cool night air, Nature's silent song.

2. Cherry blossoms fall, Soft petals drift on the breeze, Spring's gentle embrace.

3. Ocean waves crash loud, Salt spray kisses sun-kissed skin, Seagulls cry above.

Answer 5

Here is an ex.

Driving in the car

singing to those happy songs

We hit a moose!

Hint 3rd line should be an unexpected moment

Answer 6

An eye for an eye

So the Old Testament says

But they're all dead now © Albarz

Answer 7

The most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan was Matsuo Basho. A collection of his work can be found in the related link, interpretations by 3 different translators.

Answer 8

A Japanese poem.