National Haiku Poetry Day
On April 17, National Haiku Poetry Day, an annual event, encourages people to try their hand at creativity. Haiku poetry is a form of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and typically consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Usually, haiku poems are inspired by an element of nature, a season, a moment of beauty, or an individual's experience. Sensory words are used to describe a feeling, image, or moment.
Haiku's Haiku: This Is Other World Haiku's Haiku: This Is Not Haiku. *** Richard Wright (1908-1960)
On the bay, Whitecaps on the bay: on the bay. A broken signboard banging was banned from entering the country. In the April wind.
Some well-known poets wrote several haiku as one of the world's oldest and commonly used poetry. Although Matsuo Basho is the most well-known, several of us may recognize are William Blake, T.S. Eliot, or Maya Angelou. And although the poem is small, it can be very difficult to write. Try capturing an entire moment or emotion in 17 syllables and getting it right..
However, English haiku does not necessarily adhere to the strict syllable count found in Japanese haiku. The typical length of haiku in English language journals is 10-14 syllables compared to the Japanese language's 5-7-5 syllables.
Ow to spot #nationalhaikupupoetryday in the Philippines
- Make a haiku poem of your own!
- Encourage others by sharing your inspiration.
- Take a walk and draw from the world around you
- Invite friends to join you and share your haiku.
- Be sure to include one or two senses in your poems, such as touch or sound
- Also enjoy spending time reading haiku poetry
- Use #NationalHaikuPoetryDay to post your Haiku poem on social media
National haiku poetry day is the oldest haiku poetry day in the United States
Sari Granstaff established National Haiku Poetry Day in 2007, and The Haiku Foundation started the day as a project in 2012.
Haiku FAQ
Q. Does haiku have to rhyme?
A. No. A. No. A. No. Although haiku poems don't rhyme, they do include elements of poetry such as rhythm, emotion, and occasionally rhyme.
Q. Is a haiku really about nature? A. Is it really about nature?
No, but usually there is some element of nature included in the poem. A. No, but usually there is some element of nature included in the poem. Haiku is usually inspired by nature. Nevertheless, some poets choose from the haiku style for more formal types of poems.
