Haiku is a Japanese form of short three-line poetry. The format is five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the third line.

The poems are traditionally about nature but can be about any subject. Just follow the 5-7-5 format on syllables.

For this swap, write three original haiku, and send your three poems to three partners.

Need to know more about the art form? Here are some sources for you.

References:

• To learn more on how to write haiku and to read some samples.

• For longer articles, samples and more on the art of writing haiku, The Aha Poetry site.

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