A haiku looks like the easiest poem to write. Three short lines, a few syllables, finished before your tea goes cold. That apparent simplicity is exactly why this format works so well for writing ...
A successful haiku could be described as a half-finished poem. Originating in Japan in the 17th century, the haiku uses a combination of sensory language, seasonal references, a sense of contrast and ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Columbia high school teacher is using his love for writing haikus to create a community of poets. Three lines. Five syllables. Seven syllables. Then five syllables again. It’s how ...