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Article: Every word counts in Haiku. (Poetry Workshop).
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- May 1, 2003
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beautiful haiku--like tender drops of nature in a tiny box
A mere 17 syllables in length, haiku is one of the world's smallest works of art. But don't be misled by its miniature size. This deceptively simple verse is packed with emotional power and comes from a long history. Haiku, in its most ancient form, dates back to seventh-century Japan, where it was written--and chanted--to mark ocean voyages, praise emperors, and celebrate harvests.
Writing haiku is not as simple as it looks. It requires meticulous craftsmanship on the part of the poet--whether he or she is seven years old or 70!
Teaching Haiku
This poetry workshop includes two ...