Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Haiku

Fact File:
Haiku

A haiku is a type of poem that began in Japan nearly a 1,000 yrs ago. It follows a certain pattern, but doesn't have to rhyme. It is usualluy abouot nature and is ALWAYS in present tense.

Line one has 5 syllables
Line two has 7 syllables
Line three has 5 sylables

Example:

Spring
By: Suchi

Slight breeze rocking grass,
Sun shining brightly on Earth,
Wishing it won't end.

1 comment:

Pushpa said...

a blog from suchi
something i look forward to
but i beg for more!!

a haiku for you suchi dear :) loved yours!

-manni