Haiku

/ˈhaɪ.kuː/ noun

Definition

A form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, usually about nature or seasons.

Etymology

From Japanese 'haiku,' itself from 'hai' (witty or playful) and 'ku' (verse or stanza). The form developed in 17th-century Japan as a sophisticated poetic game among intellectuals and became Japan's national poetry form.

Kelly Says

Haiku masters like Basho could capture entire universes in 17 syllables—and the genius is in what's NOT said; the reader fills in the emotional gaps, making haiku one of the most 'efficient' art forms ever invented!

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