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

About this book

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