Valentine’s Day Haikus!

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Elsa calls Pretty Bubbles and suggests that she contact Rachel and Olivia to do some googling and if they are successful they might be able to have everyone attending the party create some poems.

The three of them begin their search. First they need to find a definition of what It is and how they can create them.

Olivia finds an article about the definition and shares it.

‘A haiku (俳句 high-koo) is a short three-line poem that usually follows a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Haiku poetry was originally developed by Japanese poets, and is often inspired by nature, a moment of beauty, or a poignant experience. Haikus are meant to be read in one breath for resonance and impact.’ (Source) 

“Do you guys understand this,” asks Olivia. “I have no clue so maybe we better keep searching.”

Pretty Bubbles finds an article that might be useful. It offers some ideas on how to write this type of poetry.

‘Go for a walk in nature. Many haikus are inspired by objects in the natural world, such as trees, rocks, mountains, and flowers. To get ideas for your poem, take a walk in a park nearby or go for a hike in the woods. Head to a mountain trail or a body of water like a river, lake, or beach. Spend some time in nature and observe it so you can get ideas for the poem.

Focus on a season or seasonal event. Haikus can also be about a season, such as fall, spring, winter, or summer. You can also focus on a natural event that happens at a certain time of year, such as the blooming of the cherry blossom trees in your neighborhood or the salmon run in the river near your house.

Choose a person or object as your subject. Haikus do not all have to be about nature or the seasons. You can also choose a particular person or object as an inspiration for the poem. Maybe you want to write a funny haiku about your dog. Or perhaps you want to write a thoughtful haiku about your childhood toy.

Read examples of a haiku. To get a better sense of the genre, read haikus that are well known and considered good examples of the form.

Focus on an event in your past or something that is troubling you. Try finding a resemblance to nature or a metaphor that expresses your feelings shortly. An example may look like this:

• Boom, boom, boom, bam, bam!

• My head is a battleground

• With countless outbursts’ (Source) 

Let’s continue - Writing the Haiku

Start at the beginning – Valentine’s Day 2021 (Part 2)