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A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, although it is now found in most countries around the world. It is composed of 3 lines, each a phrase. The first line typically has 5 syllables, second line has 7 and the 3rd and last line repeats another 5. In addition there is a seasonal reference included.
Originally in Japan the haiku was about nature and man’s place in nature. There was a wood cut design imprinted at the end of the poem. The haiku has evolved outside of Japan so that now many are about other things, and use some sort of punctuation rather then a woodcut illustration. A seasonal reference is not always used. The 3 line formation with a 17 syllable count of 5, 7 5 is usually adhered to but not always.
And, if you look at the image, down in its lower left corner, you will see the woodcut referred to by Wendy in her essay. That woodcut is/was the "signature" of the poet; always unique. Good one, Wendy
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Posted - 11/03/2008 : 06:58:21 AM
