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Haiku Poems | Haiku Examples

Examples of new Haiku poems in the correct poetic form and technique. Share and read short, long, best, and famous Haiku poetry while accessing rules, format, types, and a comprehensive literary definition of a Haiku.

Haiku poems are a short form of Japanese poetry consisting of nature-related and vibrant imagery. It is typically written with three lines and 17 syllables (5-7-5 syllable count) in English. However, in Japan they do not use syllable counts, rather sounds. So, haikus do not need to adhere to this traditional English structure. A complete definition of haiku poems.

Premium Member January 1 Rose Bowl Parade
floats made of roses kaleidoscopic colors ~ flowers in poses ...Read the rest...
Categories: color, flower, rose,
Form: Haiku



Journey Of A Heroine
My journey of blood Sword of viscera and steel ...Read the rest...
Categories: dark, gothic, horror, metaphor,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member riverbank
trees in blossom lined up one by one along the riverbank ...Read the rest...
Categories: nature,
Form: Haiku
The kings Ding Ditch
The peasants english Classy ya classless dougy Border leaks appetitè¹ ___________ NOTES: 1. French so it may be misspelled or improper emphasis (see symbol: " è "). They're known periodically to trash their language so . . . better...Read the rest...
Categories: humor, identity,
Form: Haiku
Offerings
Think of greater things, Prayers we could be offering. Earth unity bring!...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, earth, faith, peace,
Form: Haiku



Premium Member blue jay overhead
wings spread soaring high fluttering of blue and white confident and calm...Read the rest...
Categories: bird,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member waffles
small fluffy kitten too scared too wild to be caught waffle house mascot...Read the rest...
Categories: animal,
Form: Haiku
Dream
I slept last night And find myself tomorrow Lo! wake up today....Read the rest...
Categories: analogy, dream, fantasy, perspective,
Form: Haiku
True Love
True love, truly cares Do not give up on sadness Rather learn from it....Read the rest...
Categories: care, character, love, motivation,
Form: Haiku
Mnemonic
Do not embarrass Your spouse when you're fighting When cool, get along....Read the rest...
Categories: conflict, discrimination, perspective, wisdom,
Form: Haiku
Breathtaking
Stunning sunset Overlooking highest peak Set a mood for love....Read the rest...
Categories: inspirational, nature, romantic, sunset,
Form: Haiku
Sunset
The sun dips below The line, painting the sky Hues of perfection....Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, beauty, nature, sunset,
Form: Haiku
Mom
Here's to the one who Teach love in its purest form To all mom out there....Read the rest...
Categories: character, inspiration, love, mothers
Form: Haiku
Freedom
We can have freedom Freedom that is organic If we have the truth....Read the rest...
Categories: freedom, meaningful, perspective, truth,
Form: Haiku
Corporeal
Do not love the world For the world becomes carnal Carnal does not save....Read the rest...
Categories: analogy, gospel, perspective, truth,
Form: Haiku

Specific Types of Haiku Poems

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