A to Z Blogging Challenge: H is for Haiku

 

A to Z Blogging Challenge:

H is for Haiku

by

Opal Zushaquon

 

Haiku is a form of poetry that originated in Japan. The most common form consists of three lines. The first line contains five syllables, the second contains seven, the third contains five.

 

Let me see what I can do as an example of Haiku.

 

 

Venus

 

The Goddess of Love

Had a planet named for her

Barren, like my heart

 

~Opal~

 

 

 

Here is a list of poetry styles, which we have found very useful.