HAIKU is a Japanese short unrhymed poem that uses imagistic language to express the essence of a deeply felt moment in time. It resonates on a deeper level, enlightening the reader and making an insightful connection. English Haiku doesn't follow the 5/7/5 form, because Japanese syllables are much shorter. The rule of thumb is to write it as succinctly as possible and 17 syllables or less.

The main parts of a classic haiku are: kireji, kigo, and satori.

KIREJI is a pause or break in a verse where one phrase ends and another phrase begins. It may be expressed by a dash or a comma.


KIGO is word or phrase associated with a particular season (spring, summer, autumn, or winter)

SATORI is a phrase (usually last line) that provides comprehension and understanding. It refers to a deep experience of one's essence of true nature". Satori is commonly translated as enlightenment,


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Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason." - Novali

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