I’ve been exploring this poetic form as an act of daily creativity. I enjoy the challenge of homing in on what you want to say, and how to do so in 17 syllables.
Haiku (or hokku)
Poetry Foundation Glossary of Poetic Terms
A Japanese verse form most often composed, in English versions, of three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables. A haiku often features an image, or a pair of images, meant to depict the essence of a specific moment in time.
Some may view this poetic form as too constrained/confined. I understand that point of view. I also view it as freeing to say less/only what is necessary.
I’m hoping to keep up this daily practice and see it become an integral part of my creative rhythm.
You can see more of my Haikus via ths link or scan the QR code.
