Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. It often captures a single moment in nature and evokes emotions through vivid imagery.
Think of haiku as capturing snapshots with words instead of a camera. Just like how you can freeze a moment in time with a photograph, haiku freezes moments in nature with carefully chosen words.
Kigo: Kigo are seasonal words or phrases used in haiku to indicate which season it represents.
Kireji: Kireji are "cutting words" used in haiku to create pauses or shifts in thought within the poem.
Matsuo Basho: Matsuo Basho was one of Japan's most famous haiku poets who elevated the art form and set standards for future generations.
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