Haiku: Learn to Express Yourself by Writing Poetry in the Japanese Tradition

Haiku is a uniquely Japanese form of poetry that uses images from nature to make a statement or capture a moment. Haiku are short but powerful expressions – making them easy and fun to write and share with your friends.

With clear explanations and many examples, Haiku introduces five styles of haiku to readers and includes projects on:

* Your first haiku–how to get started with the classic form of poetry* Your favorite season–exploring nature, a traditional element in haiku* Your own personal haiku–writing in haibun, a form of haiku that uses personal narrative* Haiku with pictures–creating haiga, an illustrated haiku* Haiku with a friend–developing renga, linked-verse haiku