Haiku is a short form of Japanese poetry that has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables. These poems are characterised by three qualities:
•Two images are represented by the juxtaposition of two images or ideas and a ‘cutting word’ between them.
•Syllables are arranged in three lines of 5 -7- 5.
•There is a seasonal reference mainly through adjectives and nouns.