A Japanese form of poetry;

consisting of 3 lines, line 1 having 5 syllables, line 2 having 7 syllables, line 4 having 5 syllables.

Zen Buddhists began using Haiku in the 17th century after adapting it from a popular form of poetry known as Renga. Haiku is a Japanese verse form consisiting of 3 unrhymed lines of 5, 7, 5 syllables. Some of the most famous Haiku writer’sinclude: Masuoka Shiki, Basho, & Yosa Buson. My newest feature here is Tanka poetry. Tanka is another form of Japanese poetry in 5 lines, the 1st & 3rd composed of 5 syllables & the 2nd & 4th & 5th line having 7 syllables. Nancy in Japanese is Yuugo, meaning gracious. Hey relax with poetry & Kitaro, grammy award winner New Age Music

Haiku 1:

Why would anyone kiss

A frog hoping for a prince?

Odds are against it!

Haiku 2:

Man lives to love a

Woman, woman loves to live.

Live, love together

Haiku 3:

Despair is much like

Happiness except one can

Live with happiness!

Haiku 4:

Canada is cold

snow is everywhere I look

Spring is on my mind

Final Thoughts:

Poetry can change a person and the world.
Take care, Love to All & Spread the Peace, N~

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