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Page 1: A form of Japanese Poetry Written in 3 lines Does not usually rhyme. Traditionally consists of 17 syllables First line has 5 syllables Second line has
Page 2: A form of Japanese Poetry Written in 3 lines Does not usually rhyme. Traditionally consists of 17 syllables First line has 5 syllables Second line has

A form of Japanese PoetryWritten in 3 linesDoes not usually rhyme.Traditionally consists of 17 syllables

First line has 5 syllablesSecond line has 7 syllablesThird line has 5 syllables

Page 3: A form of Japanese Poetry Written in 3 lines Does not usually rhyme. Traditionally consists of 17 syllables First line has 5 syllables Second line has

These poems are most associated with nature and natural occurrences

While short in content, they can be powerful in effect.

Page 4: A form of Japanese Poetry Written in 3 lines Does not usually rhyme. Traditionally consists of 17 syllables First line has 5 syllables Second line has

The sun is settingvibrant colors all around

gone until morning.

Page 5: A form of Japanese Poetry Written in 3 lines Does not usually rhyme. Traditionally consists of 17 syllables First line has 5 syllables Second line has

A large waterfallcascades over a tall cliffscreaming all the way.

Page 6: A form of Japanese Poetry Written in 3 lines Does not usually rhyme. Traditionally consists of 17 syllables First line has 5 syllables Second line has

Peaceful waves and sand, Place of calm serenityMy sanctuary

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Cold, torrential wavesPlace of tormenting struggleMy consuming fear.