japanese haikus world literature. what the heck is a haiku? haiku is pronounced like ha-koo.haiku is...
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Japanese HaikusWorld Literature
What the heck is a haiku?
•Haiku is pronounced like HA-KOO.
•Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that started in the 1640’s with a poet named, Matsuo Basho.
Characteristics of Haiku
• An English-language haiku typically consists of 17 syllables.
• The format is composed of 3 lines.
• Each line follows the sequence pattern of 5-7-5 syllables.
• Two simple subjects are often placed in juxtaposition.
• These 2 images are usually separated by punctuation.
• Haiku often contains a seasonal reference.
• Poems are traditionally about nature or the natural world.
The famous and the serious
Over the wintryforest, winds howl in
ragewith no leaves to blow.
- Soseki
The Famous and The Serious
The wrenEarns his living
Noiselessly.
- Issa
The Famous and The Serious
From time to timeThe clouds give rest
To the moon-beholders.
- Bashō
The Famous and The Serious
Over-ripe sushi,The Master
Is full of regret.
- Buson
The Famous and The Serious
Consider meAs one who loved
poetryAnd persimmons.
- Shiki
The Famous and the Serious
I have looked at you
In millions of ways and I
Have loved you in each.
- Unknown
The Famous and The Serious
In the cicada's cryNo sign can foretellHow soon it must
die.
- Bashō
The Famous and The Serious
I was a puzzle
Hiding in a dusty box
Missing your pieces.
- Unknown
The Famous and The Serious
Blowing from the west
Fallen leaves gatherIn the east.
- Buson
The Famous and The Serious
My life, -How much more of it
remains?The night is brief.
- Shiki
The Famous and The Serious
An old silent pond...A frog jumps into the
pond,Splash! Silence again.
- Bashō
The famous and the serious
I kill an antand realize my three
childrenhave been watching.
- Kato Shuson
The famous and the serious
In the twilight rainthese brilliant-hued
hibiscus -A lovely sunset
- Bashō
The famous and the serious
Don’t weep, insects –Lovers, stars themselves,Must part.
- Issa
The Funny and The Creative
How much can I fit
Into a haiku format
Oh no I’m out of
The Funny and The Creative
Haikus are easy
Sometimes they don’t make sense
Refrigerator
The Funny and The Creative
I wake, reluctant;
Too cold to get out of bed
But I need to pee.
The Funny and The Creative
Retired teacher
Once told me puns weren’t funny
Complete lack of class
The Funny and The Creative
Vienna sausage
“Unhealthiness in a can”
My doctor said so
The Funny and The Creative
Five syllables here.
Seven syllables there.
Are you happy now?
The Funny and The Creative
I see you driving
Round town with the girl I love
And I’m like haiku
Now Let’s write Our own.
2nd Block – 3 Haikus
• You must write three haikus total.• One of them should be about nature.• One of them should be funny.• One of them should be serious (topic is your choice).
4th Block – 4 Haikus
• You must write four haikus total.• Two of them should be serious.
• With at least one about nature
• Two of them should be funny.
• When you think you are complete, review your work.• Make sure your haikus fit the 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
• Then have a teacher approve them.