In ancient times, a Japanese man would court the woman he loved

by writing a haiku for her.

She would thank him by writing a poem called a tanka for him.

In ancient times, a Japanese man would court the woman he loved

by writing a haiku for her.

She would thank him by writing a poem called a tanka for him.

Haiku is one of the most important forms of traditional Japanese poetry.

Characteristics:• Short: Haiku is a 17 syllable verse form

consisting of three metrical units of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. It is divided into two parts. The turning point, often marked by a dash or colon, shifts the intent from description to reflection or from close-up to a broader perspective. It has a certain pattern that does not rhyme.

• Personal: Haiku provides a tiny lens through which to glimpse the miracle and mystery of life. It expresses a reaction to or reflection on what is described.

• Descriptive: Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that usually describes something in nature like: flowers, trees, animals, seasons and weather.

Compensated bricks to offset their high good looks-Trees try to reason

Mr. MrtzGimnasio Los Portales

2010

Tore trees blasted offuncompetitive harsh squawk-Slightly symmetry

Mr. MrtzGimnasio Los Portales

2010

State of excitementdoozy trees interrupted-Burdened with puzzles

Mr. MrtzGimnasio Los Portales

2010

Great delicacywhose glimmering bell wipes off-Swaying its shriek loud sound

Mr. MrtzGimnasio Los Portales

2010

Water falling slowchoking with mountains of rocks-Running down the vales

Water falling slowchoking with mountains of rocks-Running down the vales

Laura AriasGimnasio Los Portales

7C

Sun is coming outsaying goodbye to the clouds-While the quiet trees smile

Mariana CastellanosGimnasio Los Portales

7B