What is a haiku? The haiku originated in Japan and is a verse (poem) written in three lines. The haiku does not rhyme. Instead, the haiku sets a mood or portrays a feeling or scenery.
The entire haiku is composed in 17 syllables. The first line contains five syllables, the second line has seven syllables, and the third and final line has five syllables.
5-7-5
Here is one to start us off.
angels are singing
hope and love is here for all
resounding good news
Your turn… use the comment link to post a Christmas Haiku…
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anticipation
patience child patience my dear
soon enough He’ll come
Comfort peace and joy
Like a fireplace giving warmth
Safe. He is with me
Snowflakes, like diamonds,
sparkle, falling to the ground,
catching the sunrays.
Jesus came to earth,
born of a virgin, Mary.
Celebrate His birth!
busy, too busy
hurry hurry gotta go
take time, just relax