Rules for writing haiku I hesitate in providing rules for writing haiku as modern poems dont require a rigid syllabic structure. Traditional haiku adheres to 5 syllables in line 1, seven syllables in line 2, and 5 syllables in line 3. Or as @Yojinbo posted,Haiku follows a strict style/format, 5-7-5 syllable count, third person, seasonal reference.If your poem is more free style, it would be more correct to refer to it as senryu. The following guidelines for writing haiku may be helpful: 1. Keep it short - three lines are ideal. 2. Relate your haiku poem to your personal experience. 3. Use season words (spring, summer, autumn, winter) or refer to nature in your poem. For inspiration, try sitting outside in your favorite spot and observe whats happening around you, but also inside you. How do your surroundings relate to your emotions? 4. Choose vivid images that convey your feelings. Its good practice to use two different images in line 1 and 2; then link them together in line 3. 5. Make use of contrast. You may want to incorporate a pause into the poem, indicated by the use of a colon, semicolon, or hyphen. This helps to focus attention on the insight your poem presents. 6. Free style haiku doesnt have to rhyme. 7. Keep it simple.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 07:08:11 +0000
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